“Paul Temple and Steve” (Remake) Mystery, charm, and deduction—Paul Temple solves crimes with Steve.

Support the Archive - Buy Me A Coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/JR_the_Old_R... Preserving classic radio drama, one story at a time. Classic Old Time Radio, vintage radio shows, the Golden Age of radio, BBC Radio, murder, mystery, drama, comedy, sci-fi, westerns. “Paul Temple and Steve” is a classic BBC radio drama created by Francis Durbridge, featuring crime novelist and amateur sleuth Paul Temple and his sharp-witted wife Louise, known by her pen name “Steve.” Together, they navigate a labyrinth of intrigue, deception, and danger as they investigate a mysterious West End drug ring. With suave charm and deductive brilliance, Temple unravels clues through casual conversation and social maneuvering, often culminating in dramatic revelations at cocktail parties or quiet post-mortems with Scotland Yard’s Sir Graham Forbes. This fully dramatized remake (2011) stars Crawford Logan as Paul Temple and Gerda Stevenson as Steve, reviving the lost original with period-accurate flair and suspenseful pacing. Set in post-war Britain, the serial blends elegance and menace, with red herrings, false identities, and assassination attempts woven into its tightly scripted episodes. The chemistry between Paul and Steve adds warmth and wit, making this a standout in the golden age of radio detective fiction.