BBC RADIO DRAMA: THE BLACKPOOL DETECTIVE by Peter Whalley

The Blackpool Detective by Peter Whalley was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 FM on 17th May 2001.
Story:
Ben Lomax, is an impetuous 29-year-old Blackpool detective, new to the job. He is actually an out-of-work actor who returns to his home town with his girlfriendto run his convalescing father's private-investigation agency. He starts off in what appears to be a straightforward surveillance case, but which turns out to be something far more serious.
Cast:
Ben: Jason Done
Anna: Abigail Ramsay
Beatrice: Sarah Parks
Vince: Glenn Cunningham
Stan: John Branwell
Melodie: Debbie McAndrew
Colin: Keiran Cunningham
Det Thompson/Graham: Mark Chatterton
Director: Pauline Harris

[@SagooBoy]

Compared to Peter Whalley’s other pieces I have heard, this one was delightfully lighthearted

[@patriciallamas2050]

Hurrah!!!!!!! 🎉 ✨❤🤩 You're back!!!!! I had no idea!!! (I checked your channel every now and then, you've been dearly missed 🥰🤗). I hope you're doing all right, it's great to have you back!!!! Virtual hug from Buenos Aires, @ArchPhoenixStanton 🤗

[@annskinner8467]

Great to see you back! 😀❤️❤️😀

[@joannelynch1438]

Not heard this one before - thanks for the upload!

[@bbbl8910]

From the north west, spot on mate. Really enjoyed that thanks.

[@WendyAdams-y6u]

Brilliant as always

[@TheSuperHarrygeorge]

Sadly the ads too annoying .

[@mandyD]

For a small subscription KZbin remove all ads. Well worth it.

[@mackattack701]

I agree. I don't want to spend money on a subscription when there are other channels without ads.

[@terryleetv1]

You tube add remove fee is higher than any other, even ITVX.

[@idaporche6011]

Not with the same stories😢

[@Tinyflypie]

This is a great channel and ad free KZbin doesn't cost much.

[@helenamcginty4920]

Being a Blackpudlian I have to have a listen.

[@stevec2993]

Welcome back Arch

[@johnbunyan5834]

Thanks for this enjoyable. drama.

[@nataliya2641]

Thank you!!!

[@JayceeWedmak]

Thank you 😊

[@davidhaney1394]

THANKS !!!!!

[@lauly33]

Hello there dear Sir; Might you ever be able please to procure “The Spirit of the House”, - by Michael Robson ?? Thanking you indeed for your time; have been Subscribed to your channel for a long while now, and wish you sincerely all the best and sorry to learn that you’re apparently currently offline. ~ Laura, Oxford 🇬🇧.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

will look out for the play you mentioned. Regards, Arch

[@DonSmith2323]

Great gumshoe tale that was new 2 me thanks🔍

[@warplanner8852]

OK, LISTEN UP! THE CHANNEL HOST DOESN'T PUT THE ADS IN, MMMMMMKAY? IF YOU HAVE KZbin PRO FOR ABOUT US$10 PER MONTH THEN *EVERYTHING* YOU SEE/HEAR ON KZbin WILL NOT CONTAIN ANNOYING ADS - EXCEPT FOR THERE VIDEOS THAT THEN CREATOR EMBEDS FROM HIS SPONSOR. CLEAR? ..I thought not.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

thanks for pointing out that I am not responsible for any adverts on my channel. If the plays have music in them which is covered by copyright - the copyright owner can elect to put adverts in. My channel is non profit and my only motivation is a love of radio drama.

[@dorothydanridge]

Didn't expect that ending.

[@johnjulianford]

Great stories , just annoying ads too often.

[@nshaw1567]

How about playlists ? Is it not worth your time as they keep kicking you off.

[@chrissy529]

Oldest Story In The Book, Just Told Differently.

[@JS-zm6hd]

I'm looking for a BBC Drama called something like "Number Disconnected" anyone know what I'm talking about?

[@pimpozza]

Maybe "Number Discontinued" by Margaret Simpson?

[@pimpozza]

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[@t.k3025]

Commercials, ug.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, sorry I am not responsible for the ads. The copyright owner of the song including in the play has chosen to do this. My channel is non profit making. If I remove the song listeners have complained some of the play is missing. Regards, Arch

[@lynn5050]

Not the best!

[@dawnchorus7167]

Found Anna's voice quite irritating. Weak ending to the story as if it was rushed.

[@RightToFreedomGirl]

🎉Me likey this murder mystery. A LOT - couple felt very natural. Great pace, no boring parts.

[@janetrocha3584]

Good light entertainment.

[@eddiemunster2196]

Fantastic. play. !!!!. The script was wonderfully plotted they went through so many people then finally found him.!!!!! So many twists and turns that's what made it so good !!!!! I most definitely ,,, Will will share. !!!!!

[@davidmunday4367]

Superb Sir ! Thank you so much for this 🤗

[@DeSilsky]

Thanks for downloading Peter Whalley is a great author!!!!

[@DeeDaw415]

So great to see that you are back. Looking forward to more great radio drama. Thanks so much for your work. Cheers from Meibourbe Australia.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Thanks for listening

[@suspendeddisbelief401]

Come back soon!

[@1851johnny]

Welcome back 🤗 you have been missed.

[@kevphillips02]

Arch is back !

[@jaygeebee7291]

Loving your channel. Thanks for the dramas.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Glad you like them!

[@streaming5332]

The picture makes Blackpool look exciting.

[@AbiDashery]

Brilliant to see you back! Made my day 😊😊

[@lexicon1913]

I loved it! 😊 Thank you!

[@gricinda3830]

Ads too frequent

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

I am not responsible for any adverts on my channel. If the plays have music in them which is covered by copyright - the copyright owner can elect to put adverts in. My channel is non profit and my only motivation is a love of radio drama.

[@jillylloyd5069]

Soo glad you are back! Thank you x

[@sherronnelson9110]

suspenseful

[@andreareidy7223]

You have so many ads, even in the very first minutes, it spoils any listening pleasure. I won’t be looking for your channel again.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, sorry I am not responsible for the ads. The copyright owner of the song including in the play has chosen to do this. My channel is non profit making. If I remove the song listeners have complained some of the play is missing. Regards, Arch

[@aquariusmoon771]

Something like 16 commercial breaks. Just a warning.

[@colinharrison2619]

Thanks for the warning.

[@rodpettet2819]

Only had one.

[@marieross]

Thanks for the upload. American actress was terrible. Jason Donne giving his usual good performance.

[@juliam7056]

nice !

[@saraknight3605]

A really good play!

[@NannaTina]

$15 bucks a month. Less than 3 coffees.

[@johnjulianford]

Nope, sorry… no idea what happened . Ads made me switch off.

[@Loobylooto2]

Thank you 🙏🏼 probably already said it coz I can listen to Peter whalley dramas every day

[@Lynnefromlyn]

You post an excellent playlist but I’m afraid adverts literally every five minutes or less is intolerable so I won’t be listening again. I know it’s not your fault .

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, sorry I am not responsible for the ads. The copyright owner of the song including in the play has chosen to do this. My channel is non profit making. If I remove the song listeners have complained some of the play is missing. Regards, Arch

[@dianaantu8227]

great story.

[@saraknight3605]

You post the best plays! Thank you for bringing joy to many!

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Glad you like them!

[@elizabethmorley7416]

Can’t listen with adverts

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

I am not responsible for any adverts on my channel. If the plays have music in them which is covered by copyright - the copyright owner can elect to put adverts in. My channel is non profit and my only motivation is a love of radio drama.

[@dizheller2101]

Too many ads. I'm out of here.

[@cdmc965]

Very good, thank you

[@Edvdh]

Love it Nederland city of grunn

[@ThomasHyland-eb4ol]

Thank you for downloading. Greetings from Dili,Timor-Leste. ❤❤❤

[@cruisepaige]

Meh, I didn’t really like this one.

[@Beauloqs]

Not one of his best.

[@messrsandersonco5985]

My GOD! THE FREQUENCY OF THE ADVERTS! This isn't evn your content!

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

I am not responsible for any adverts on my channel. If the plays have music in them which is covered by copyright - the copyright owner can elect to put adverts in. My channel is non profit and my only motivation is a love of radio drama.

[@mckavitt13]

Wasn’t sure I was getting it all, what w the ads & all. Arch, is there no way one can be spared this frustration?

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, sorry I am not responsible for the ads. The copyright owner of the song including in the play has chosen to do this. My channel is non profit making. If I remove the song listeners have complained some of the play is missing. Regards, Arch

[@andreareidy7223]

I understand that you have decided to load up with ads. This has put me off.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

I am not responsible for any adverts on my channel. If the plays have music in them which is covered by copyright - the copyright owner can elect to put adverts in. My channel is non profit and my only motivation is a love of radio drama.

[@ElegantPaws01]

Fun twists.

[@suzannahjames5264]

Great. Thank you. Ads every 4 mins. Just saying,,,

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, sorry I am not responsible for the ads. The copyright owner of the song including in the play has chose to do this. My channel is non profit making. If I remove the song listeners have complained some of the play is missing.

[@castlecrack]

to many adds

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, sorry I am not responsible for the ads. The copyright owner of the song(s) including in the play has chosen to do this. My channel is non profit making. If I remove the song listeners have complained some of the play is missing. Regards, Arch

[@childoftheuniverse2644]

Many thanks. 🍀

[@garytiptin6479]

I'm a little surprised that the profane/vulgar language used on a radio program. I don't get to hear American radio shows like these, so I can't address how frequently it happens here, but does British Communications have less stringent standards, or what?

[@canuckyukyuk9164]

I hate the acting.

[@oryb5408]

Unbelievable! One ad I ignored but a second within minutes! Just what do you think we want to listen to? Turning off now.

[@archphoenixstanton6998]

Hi, sorry I am not responsible for the ads. The copyright owner of the song including in the play has chose to do this. My channel is non profit making. If I remove the song listeners have complained some of the play is missing.

[@orielbennett1463]

@@archphoenixstanton6998 thank you for the explanation. I guess the same is true for other uploaders who say they’re not responsible. I didn’t know it was to do with the music copyright. Wouldn’t you think those people make enough already not to mind.

[@warplanner8852]

Of you get KZbin pro then you hear NO ads. Zero, zip, bupkis! It's around $10 per month.. ..so then there's that.