Hancock's Half Hour on a Thusrday with Almost A Gentleman on Brett's Radio Show Episode 1322
2026/06/18 | 30 mins.
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: Almost A Gentleman.
Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.
If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with — perfect for a late cuppa, a quiet evening or a bit of calm company before sleep.
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Time for midweek espionage from Dangerous Assignment and an Episode Called The Smuggling Racket on Brett's Radio Show Episode 1321
2026/06/17 | 26 mins.
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: The Smuggling Racket.
Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in this golden age spy thriller packed with secret missions, shadowy enemies and sharp vintage suspense.
Whether you’re easing out of a busy Wednesday, listening with a late drink or looking for a little night-time company before sleep, this is a cracking old time radio adventure to settle into.
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson in The Limping Ghost on Brett's Radio Show Episode 1320
2026/06/16 | 28 mins.
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Unfortunate Tobacconist
Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton, tonight we head into the fog-covered streets of London for one of the greatest detective stories ever told.
Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson for a classic old time radio mystery filled with intrigue, deduction and vintage atmosphere. Whether you're settling in for bed, relaxing after a long day or simply love classic detective stories, this is the perfect late-night escape.
Tonight’s episode: Sherlock Holmes — The Limping Ghost
Close your eyes, dim the lights and let the world fade for a while.
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It's Suspense on a Monday with Summer Storm on Brett's Radio Show Episode 1319
2026/06/15 | 27 mins.
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: Summer Storm.
Known as the legendary Theatre of Thrills, Suspense became famous for atmospheric storytelling, dramatic twists and unforgettable golden age radio performances.
This evening’s story is a chilling slice of vintage radio suspense, perfect for listeners who enjoy classic thrillers, old time radio mysteries and eerie late-night listening.
Whether you’re settling into bed, switching off after a long day or looking for calm company in the dark, this is a wonderful classic radio drama to disappear into.
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It's Late Night Comedy with Dad’s Army, The Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones on Brett's Radio Show Episode 1318
2026/06/14 | 29 mins.
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: The Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones.
One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s Army is full of gentle humour, wartime nostalgia and that wonderfully familiar feeling of Sunday evenings gone by.
Whether you grew up with Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson, Corporal Jones and Private Pike, or you’re discovering Walmington-on-Sea for the first time, this is classic British comedy at its warmest.
Make yourself comfortable, put the kettle on, dim the lights and enjoy another cosy journey back into the golden age of radio.
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Hello you,I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome to Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, broadcasting from my cosy corner of Lyme Bay in the UK.
If you love old time radio, classic radio drama, vintage mystery, and that wonderfully calm late-night feeling of slipping back into another era, you’re in the right place. Each evening, I bring you a carefully chosen classic from the golden age of radio, with a little friendly Brett chat before we settle in together.
Expect Suspense, Sherlock Holmes, Dangerous Assignment, Hancock’s Half Hour, Dad’s Army, Philo Vance, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, The Man Called X, and plenty more timeless favourites from the archives.
For many listeners, this show is part of a nightly wind-down, a chance to relax, switch off, and enjoy the comforting voices and storytelling of another time. Perfect for bedtime listening, quiet company at night, or anyone who loves classic radio, nostalgia, and a calmer end to the day.
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