John Buchan The Three Hostages
Dramatised in two parts by Bert Coules 1924: Make the Acquaintance of a Popular Man. Some years after his adventures in The 39 Steps, Richard Hannay is approached by the British secret service to help track down the hostages taken prisoner by a gang of international criminals. He reluctantly agrees to a take on a mission that will pit him against a brilliant adversary who can control men's minds. 1 Hannay: David Robb Sir Walter: Clive Merrison LadyMary: Haydn Gwynne Dominick: Michael Maloney Dr Greenslade: Struan Rodger Colonel Arbuthnot: Christian Rodska Mrs Medina: Souad Faress General Warcliff: Gordon Reid Archie: Ben Crowe 2 Hannay: David Robb Lady Mary: Haydn Gwynne Sir Walter: Clive Merrison Dominick: Michael Maloney Mrs Medina: Souad Faress Colonel Arbuthnot: Christian Rodska Guardian: Andrew Harrison Lord Mercot: Ben Crowe General Warcliff: Gordon Reid Davey: Emma Callander Classic Serial: The Three Hostages Two episodes From: Saturday 13th September 2003, 21:00 on BBC Radio 4 FM
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
| Three Hostages 01 | 56:59 |
| Three Hostages 02 | 56:58 |
Reviews
Excellent!
Bradley Looy
The audio drama adaptation of John Buchan's The Three Hostages is an exceptional production. The audio quality is crisp, with each dialogue delivered clearly and engagingly, enhancing the experience. The sound effects and music are expertly layered, adding depth and atmosphere that pull you right into the suspenseful storyline. The plot itself is gripping, with great pacing and tension, making this adaptation a truly immersive and thrilling listen.