The Tenth Anniversary - R. D. Wingfield | Radio Drama

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R.D. Wingfield, a revered creator of compelling radio dramas and the iconic "Inspector Frost" series, is celebrated for his incisive and suspense-laden storytelling. One of his standout works is the radio play "The Tenth Anniversary" from 1972, a riveting narrative where Detective Inspector Ridley revisits the scene of a decade-old unsolved murder annually. On the tenth anniversary, he mysteriously disappears, leaving a trail that unravels an enigmatic crime that has long puzzled the community.

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[@anne-marieriamitchell1140]

Excellent the police inspector had my maiden name

[@muftydog]

It's funny really when you think that all the actors are just sat or stood up reading their lines off a script.And all sounds in the background are just over dubs from a machine, and the whole play is done in one room. Such is their acting ability that you forget all that and imagine it as being real. :)

[@mitchkaye5174]

Indeed!

[@davechurch9354]

These are great stories well made thank you😊❤

[@stringlarson1247]

Excellent. Thank you.
45min went by in a flash.

[@miranda7598]

Never heard this one before well pleased. Thank you ❤

[@Swimkid1]

Thanks

[@212gloreUP]

I think my fave Wingfield drama yet!

[@veronicaterry6223]

Tuning in now

[@ronostick9718]

What a superb drama. Thank you.

[@tomcurran8470]

Wingfield never fails.

[@joycarmichael1476]

YAY Wingfield and great narrators💞

[@karenzak6627]

That was a surprise - what a twist! Thanks for posting this!

[@kathleenellenford4816]

❣️ super narration, thank you!

[@judithtrigg1694]

❤🎉

[@spikemcnock8310]

Didn't see that coming..

[@MoodusOperandi]

Slight spoiler 🚨
The themes of sexism, ageism and misogyny within the police force runs strongly in this one. From the comments on how unattractive and too old the female victim was, to commenting on the size of the vicar's daughter's chest.
Interesting to listen to this nowadays.

[@alexdavies7394]

This play is certainly of its time - using old-fashioned words like "asylum" and "insane." Not appropriate in today's world and a way of stigmatising those with mental health problems.