The Night They Deliver the Money - R. D. Wingfield | Radio Drama

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*"The Night They Deliver the Money" by R.D. Wingfield*
The story centers around a harassed bank manager, played by Lockwood West, who finds himself in a precarious situation when a large consignment of money is scheduled for delivery. The plot thickens as four mysterious auditors, whose existence is denied by Head Office, inexplicably appear. As the tension mounts, the bank manager struggles to adhere to routine procedures while facing the looming potential of disaster.
The play is characterized by sharp dialogue, well-defined characters, and unexpected twists-hallmarks of Wingfield's writing. It showcases his ability to engage listeners quickly and efficiently, leading them through a series of surprises and clever developments. The radio play was produced by Glyn Dearman and features notable performances by actors such as Andrew Sachs and Michael Spice.
R.D. Wingfield, the mind behind the celebrated "Inspector Jack Frost" series, initially gained fame through his intricate radio dramas, which often revolved around themes like missing money, bomb disposal, and insurance fraud. His ability to craft suspenseful, twist-laden narratives made his works compelling and memorable.

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Great characters and actors.

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Andrew Sachs (Albert) played Manuel in Fawlty Towers! Reminds me of the government: Boss worries about tea breaks when he's about to lose 250£. LOL. Nero fiddles while Rome burns.

[@garyboyle695]

I didn't realise a Bank was the government!.

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Thank you. I thought I heard Andy sachs.

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What was the original broadcast date? I love these. Thank you.

[@karenzak6627]

Well done! Kept you guessing to the end!

[@ronostick9718]

Kept me interested right to the end. Thank you.

[@helenswan705]

Had a bit of a thing about bank vaults, didnt he?

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Very sweet

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what a great yarn !

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