{"product_id":"book-14x6","title":"Smallbone Deceased \u0026 other stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTen full-cast vintage BBC Radio crime dramas featuring Michael Gilbert's most enduring characters, including Mr Calder and Mr Behrens, Inspector Hazlerigg and Inspector Petrella\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA treat for any fan of crime dramas, this collection stars legendary voices including \u003cb\u003ePrunella Scales\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMaurice Denham\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ePeter Gilmore, Carleton Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eJames Bolam\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmallbone Deceased\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e When Marcus Smallbone, a trustee of a large trust fund, disappears, it at first causes irritation in that most eminent firm of solicitors, Horniman, Birley and Craine. When his body is discovered in one of the firm's deed-boxes, irritation turns to shock and shock to fear as one by one, the members of staff come under suspicion… Starring \u003cb\u003eHywel Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e as Inspector Hazlerigg. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfter the Fine Weather\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e In the tiny province of Lienz, a bishop is assassinated in the presence of his people. Laura Hart saw the crime, but she finds that in the tangled world of international frictions you might tell the truth but it's difficult to be believed - and dangerous when you are… Starring \u003cb\u003ePrunella Scales\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouble Double:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Mr. Behrens and Mr. Calder belong to a very secret organisation headed by Mr. Fortescue - an organisation even more secret, and apparently more deadly, than the celebrated M.I.5. In this story, a terrorist group is plotting to assassinate a visiting Sheikh. Starring\u003cb\u003e Stephen Murray\u003c\/b\u003e as Calder, \u003cb\u003ePeter Howell \u003c\/b\u003eas Behrens and \u003cb\u003eCarleton Hobbs\u003c\/b\u003e as Fortescue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Slay Down\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: Counter-intelligence agents Calder and Behrens are back, and this time the story begins with a tea-party. But the host and his guest come from the world of espionage… and there is work to be done. Read by \u003cb\u003eGeoffrey Beevers\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Chapter:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eA man is found dead in circumstances which point to suicide - but \u003ci\u003ewas\u003c\/i\u003e it suicide? Starring \u003cb\u003eMaurice Denham\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eJames Bolam\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003enna Cropper.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlash Point:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eWill Dylan is an electoral favourite - intelligent, sharp and good-looking. Jonas Killey, a small-time lawyer, is hounding Dylan in the hope of bringing him into disrepute. But no government can afford bad press during a general election, and Jonas finds himself pursued by those who want to keep him quiet… Starring \u003cb\u003eBrian Haines\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAlan Rowe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis gripping collection also presents five full-cast detective stories written for radio, starring \u003cb\u003ePeter Gilmore\u003c\/b\u003e as Inspector Petrella. A missing baby, a strange suicide, a mysterious arson, a protection racket run by an elusive master criminal, and a large cache of money discovered during an office block demolition all feature, and Detective Inspector Petrella is on the case…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Gilbert was one of the most prolific writers of the 20th century. He published over 30 novels and 185 stories during his lifetime. His stories encompass police procedurals, spy novels, short stories, courtroom dramas, classical mysteries, adventure thrillers, and crime novels. He was called the 'Grandmaster' by the Mystery Writers of America and given the Diamond Dagger from the Crime Writers' Association for lifetime achievement. This is an audio treat for anyone looking to listen to a thrilling full-cast production of classic crime drama.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: several of the programmes in this collection are vintage radio recordings. Given the age of these productions, the sound quality may vary.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e©2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2026 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin UK","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67031709679920,"sku":"BD14x6","price":11.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/14x6-Square-cover.jpg?v=1782107573","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-14x6","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}