Detective by Robert Barr Series 1

Originally broadcast as Detective: Stories of Crime and Detection in London, this BBC radio drama ran for four series between 1980 and 1985. Written by the award-winning creator of Z Cars and Softly Softly, Robert Barr, it comprised 39 thrilling stories set in London’s criminal underworld, all of which are collected here.

DS Dave Brook is a long-serving, ducking-and-diving police officer who takes armed robberies and violent crime in his stride. But then he is teamed up with young 'grammar school boy' DC Blair Maxton from sleepy Epsom. How will Max cope with the mean streets of his new patch?

Among the thrilling cases in these four series, the detectives tackle an armed gang, confront a notorious crime family, search for a missing wife, investigate a gruesome ax murder and the death of a reclusive young woman, and assist ‘The Sweeney’ flying squad. It’s all in a day’s work for Brook and his team....

Ray Brooks stars as DS Brook, with Christopher Blake as DC Maxton, David Daker as Chief Inspector Roach, Peter Cleall as DC Harrison, Jacqueline Tong as Judy and Stephen Garlick as DC Tully.

Written by Robert Barr

Produced and directed by Martin Fisher

First broadcast 3 January-27 March 1980, BBC Radio 4 (Series 1) Episodes 1-13

Episode 1
A Bit of Tomfoolery
Detective Sergeant Dave Brook is teamed-up with young Detective Constable Maxton from sleepy Epsom. How will he cope with the mean streets of his new London patch?

Episode 2 27:50
Operation Homecoming
DS Dave Brook and his new young partner are drafted into a Scotland Yard operation to tackle an armed gang.

Episode 3 54:01
Bedtime Story, part 1
DS Dave Brook confronts a notorious crime family, who seem to have all the answers.

Episode 4 1:21:40
Bedtime Story, part 2
Can Detective Sergeant Dave Brook drive a wedge between two notorious crime families?

Episode 5 1:48:16
The Bank Raid
An old-style bank raid keeps the boys busy. Will DS Brook make his date with Judie?

Episode 6 2:15:06
The Do-It-Yourself Job
Detective Sergeant Dave Brook's tactics for recovering stolen silver ingots doesn't impress his boss. And why is a newlywed crook pleading not guilty - if he's trying to go straight?

Episode 7 2:41:10
The Birthday Party, part 1
Could a swish soiree at a very high-class club be the start of an audacious heist? DS Dave Brook is on it.

Episode 8 3:08:15
The Birthday Party, part 2
Detective Inspector Mannock arrives to take charge of investigations into the suspicious gathering of crooks at a swish birthday party.

Episode 9 3:35:37
The Coming Out Present
A newly paroled villain becomes involved in a security raid. Detective Sergeant Dave Brook sees a way to settle an old score.

Episode 10 4:01:05
The Legacy
Detective Sergeant Dave Brook seems personally affected by a theft from a young woman.
Max, meanwhile, is hauled in by their boss...

Episode 11 4:27:25
Time on Their Hands
Teamwork with DS 'Morgan the Mighty' means a chance for DS Dave Brook to score a personal victory on a night job.

Episode 12 4:51:29
The Pin-Up Murder, part 1
Chief Inspector Mannock returns to co-opt DS Dave Brook into keeping a stripper safe from harm.

Episode 13 5:16:05
The Pin-Up Murder, part 2
DS Dave Brook stands to lose Judie's respect if he can't make their anniversary, but duty is calling him.

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