Curlew in Autumn

Episodes

English · Radio

Curlew in Autumn is a vintage thriller serial consisting of six gripping episodes. The story unfolds in a small town in Galloway, Scotland, where a mysterious cottage remains unchanged since 1941, and a dead nurse sets off a chain of events involving lawyer Peter Caiman, who finds himself with £1 million in his bank account and no idea how it got there.

As the plot thickens, suspicion falls on Peter Caiman, portrayed by David Ashton, as he navigates through a web of lies and unexplained deaths. With a cast of intriguing characters, including a mysterious German patriarch and a suspicious doctor, the tension escalates in each episode, leading to a thrilling conclusion.

Directed by Patrick Rayner, this serial first aired on BBC Radio 4 FM, captivating audiences with its suspenseful storytelling and rich character development.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.