Gideon Fell - The Black Spectacles

Three people witness a murder, yet none of them can agree about what they have seen.

Can Dr Gideon Fell discover what really happened?

John Dickson Carr’s crime thriller stars Donald Sinden, John Hartley and Patrick Allen.

With his cape, cane and shovel hat, portly amateur sleuth Dr Gideon Fell cuts an eccentric figure - but his odd appearance belies a sharp intellect and astonishing faculty for deduction.

Dramatised by Peter Ling.

Dr Gideon Fell .... Donald Sinden
Chief Superintendent Hadley .... John Hartley
Major Crowe .... Reginald Marsh
Marjorie Wills .... Yasmeen Brett
George Harding .... Andrew Wincott
Dr Joseph Chesney .... James Taylor
Professor Ingram .... Colin Pinney
Mr Watkins .... Christopher Wright
Sergeant Harris .... Nick Ash

Director: Enyd Williams

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 May 1998.