"Paul Temple & the Lawrence Affair" Classic radio thriller with Paul Temple set in coastal Downburgh

Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair — BBC Radio Drama | A Classic Thriller Set in Coastal Downburgh A quiet fishing village. A string of suspicious deaths. And a young woman who's simply vanished — with secrets that stretch all the way to London's criminal underworld. Holidaying out of season in the sleepy coastal village of Downburgh, Paul Temple and his wife Steve find their peaceful getaway interrupted by a chilling mystery. As Temple begins to investigate, he uncovers a web of secrets connecting the windswept coast to something far darker back in the city. Written by Francis Durbridge and first broadcast in 1956, Paul Temple and the Lawrence Affair showcases the charm and sharp deduction of BBC radio's most urbane sleuth. With cocktail wit, coded clues, and a suspect list spanning smugglers, aristocrats, and double agents, Temple must piece together the truth before the killer strikes again. Starring Peter Coke as Paul Temple and Marjorie Westbury as Steve, this eight-part serial remains a beloved classic of British audio drama — elegant, atmospheric, and full of twists. 🎙️ Preserving classic radio drama, one story at a time — Old Time Radio, Golden Age radio, BBC Radio dramas: murder, mystery, comedy, sci-fi & westerns. #BBCRadio #PaulTemple #FrancisDurbridge #LawrenceAffair #RadioDrama #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadioDrama #PeterCoke #RadioTheatre