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Tales of Suspense
Suspense is a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1940 through 1962. One of the premier drama programs of the Golden Age of Radio, Suspense was subtitled “radio’s outstanding theater of thrills” and focused on suspense thriller-type scripts, usually featuring leading Hollywood actors of the era.
Episodes
Tales of SuspensePOIROT: Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb
The discovery of an ancient Egyptian tomb is followed by a series of sudden and mysterious deaths, leading many to whisper about a deadly curse. As fear…
Tales of SuspenseSuspicion (Suspense!) ft. Charles Ruggles
Doubt can be more dangerous than truth. When a man begins to question the intentions of those closest to him, ordinary life gives way to quiet paranoia and…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Naval Treaty
A missing document. A national crisis. A race against time. In The Adventure of the Naval Treaty, Sherlock Holmes is called upon to solve one of the most…
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Last Night (Suspense!) ft. Margo & Kent Smith
A single night can change everything. When memories blur and the truth feels just out of reach, one couple is drawn into a web of uncertainty, suspicion, and…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Case of the Missing Will
When a wealthy woman dies, her final will—containing important changes to the distribution of her fortune—suddenly disappears. Without the document, the…
Tales of SuspenseMan in the House (Suspense!)
When a quiet home is suddenly disturbed, fear takes hold in the most intimate of places. What begins as an ordinary night turns into a tense battle of nerves…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Greek Interpreter
A seemingly routine visit to a Greek language expert turns into a shocking case of abduction, secret identities, and hidden danger. Sherlock Holmes is drawn…
Tales of SuspenseLucille Ball in "The Ten Grand" (Suspense!)
What would you do for ten thousand dollars? When a tempting offer promises easy money, one woman finds herself drawn into a situation far more dangerous than…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Wasps Nest
During a quiet summer visit to the countryside, Hercule Poirot becomes intrigued by a seemingly ordinary wasp’s nest hanging in a garden. But when he learns…
Tales of SuspenseA World of Darkness (Suspense!)
In a city shrouded by secrets, one man finds himself confronting shadows darker than he ever imagined. As intrigue deepens and danger lurks at every turn…
Tales of SuspenseStatement of Employee Henry Wilson (Suspense) ft. Gene Lockhart
When an ordinary employee becomes the center of a dangerous investigation, every word he speaks could hold the key... or seal his fate. Secrets unravel…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Third Floor Flat
A simple errand turns into a shocking discovery when a group of friends enters the wrong apartment and finds a dead body inside. Unsure of what to do, they…
Tales of SuspenseMarry for Murder (Suspense!)
A seemingly perfect marriage hides a deadly secret, and love may be the most dangerous trap of all. When deception, greed, and hidden motives come to light…
Tales of SuspenseThe King’s Birthday (Suspense!)
A celebration turns deadly when a seemingly joyous royal birthday reveals hidden plots and dangerous secrets. As loyalties are tested and intrigue unfolds, no…
Tales of SuspensePOIROT: Adventure of Johnny Waverley
A wealthy family receives a series of ominous warnings claiming that their young son, Johnny Waverley, will soon be kidnapped. At first the threats seem like a…
Tales of SuspenseA Friend to Alexander (Suspense!)
When Alexander’s life is quietly threatened, the friend he trusts most may not be what they seem. Secrets, deception, and hidden motives twist every…
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Sherlock Holmes and the Crooked Man
In this gripping Sherlock Holmes case, a violent past and a long-held grudge come to light when a seemingly simple domestic incident turns deadly. Sherlock…
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The Man Without a Body (Suspense!)
A mysterious disappearance sparks a chilling investigation when a body goes missing... As suspicion and fear mount, one man must confront the shocking truth…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Double Clue
When a valuable collection of jewels disappears from a wealthy collector’s home, suspicion falls on a group of distinguished guests who had access to the room…
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You Died Last Night (Suspense!) ft. Robert Readick, Santos Ortega
A shocking crime shakes a quiet town, and one man finds himself caught in a deadly web he can’t escape. As secrets unravel and danger closes in, every decision…
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Sherlock Holmes and the Reigate Squires
In this intriguing Sherlock Holmes adventure, a quiet country estate becomes the scene of a baffling burglary. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson travel to…
Tales of SuspenseAgatha Christie's The ABC Murders (Suspense)
A shadowy killer begins murdering victims in alphabetical order, leaving an ABC clue at each crime scene... When Hercule Poirot is called in, he must unravel…
Tales of SuspensePOIROT: Dead Man's Mirror (The Second Gong)
When a wealthy and powerful man summons Hercule Poirot to his country estate, he claims he suspects someone in his household is stealing from him. But before…
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Mr. Markham, Antique Dealer (Suspense!)
In a quiet antique shop, every object tells a story... but some secrets are better left untouched. When mysterious events begin to unfold, an ordinary dealer…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Resident Patient
In this intriguing case from the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a troubled doctor seeks help after strange events begin unfolding inside his own home. A…
Tales of SuspenseRay Bradbury's The Whole Town's Sleeping (Suspense!)
When the quiet streets hide deadly secrets, one man’s plan sets the town on edge. In this classic radio thriller based on Ray Bradbury's short story, every…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Underdog
When a wealthy and overbearing man is found murdered in his home, suspicion immediately falls on his quiet and overlooked nephew—the obvious “underdog” in the…
Tales of SuspenseCharles Paris: Murder in the Title
Charles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation... especially in the form of women and alcohol. He's been out of…
Tales of SuspenseSorry, Wrong Number (Lux Radio) ft. Barbara Stanwyck & Burt Lancaster
A desperate woman overhears a plot over the phone—and soon realizes she may be the intended victim. Tension, terror, and a race against time unfold in this…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Musgrave Ritual
In this classic mystery from the adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a centuries-old family tradition becomes the key to a baffling disappearance. When the butler…
Tales of SuspenseNightmare (Suspense!) ft. Eddie Bracken & William Conrad
When ordinary life turns chillingly strange, nothing is what it seems. In this gripping radio drama, suspense builds with every twist, and even the most…
Tales of SuspenseAgatha Christie's POIROT: Double Sin
While traveling through the countryside, Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings become involved in a curious case involving a missing package of valuable…
Tales of SuspenseNight Must Fall (Suspense!)
A charming stranger moves into the home of a wealthy woman, but all is not as it seems. As secrets unravel and tension mounts, every polite smile hides a…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Gloria Scott
In this unusual case from Sherlock Holmes’s early life, Holmes recounts the very first mystery he ever solved... long before he became the famous consulting…
Tales of SuspenseThe Long Wait (Suspense!)
Dan Vale is out of prison with a debt to settle... but revenge isn’t always what it seems. In this gripping radio drama, every step he takes leads deeper into…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Lost Mine
When a Chinese scholar arrives in London carrying important documents related to a valuable silver mine, he soon becomes the target of dangerous enemies. After…
Tales of SuspenseCharles Paris & The Dead Side of the Mic
Murder at the BBC? It's almost unimaginable... When a beautiful studio manager is murdered, the producer's only concern is the filling the dead air on the…
Tales of SuspenseJoan Crawford in "The Damned Don't Cry!" (Lux Radio)
Step into the dark, glamorous world of 1950s crime and intrigue with Joan Crawford in the radio adaptation of The Damned Don’t Cry! This classic radio play…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Stockbroker's Clerk
When a young stockbroker receives a suspiciously generous job offer from a mysterious employer, he begins to fear he has stumbled into something dangerous…
Tales of SuspenseSecond Sight (R.D. Wingfield)
Detective Ford is called to investigate what seems like an ordinary robbery at Lord Crombie's mansion... but when a psychic claims he can trace the stolen…
Tales of SuspenseAn Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge JOSEPH COTTEN The Ambrose Bierce Classic from SUSPENSE
Experience the chilling tension of Ambrose Bierce’s classic tale The Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge in this gripping radio adaptation from Suspense, starring…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Fellow Traveller
While traveling across Europe, Hercule Poirot becomes involved in a dangerous case involving stolen bonds, international intrigue, and a mysterious fellow…
Tales of SuspenseCharles Paris: Star Trap (Simon Brett Mystery)
Simon Brett is back with one of his best theater-inspired detective mysteries in Star Trap. Charles Paris, bit part actor and amateur sleuth, finally gets the…
Tales of SuspenseHitchcock's "The 39 Steps" (Lux Radio)
When an innocent man becomes the target of a deadly spy conspiracy, every step could be his last. Tune in to Lux Radio Theater’s thrilling adaptation of John…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Yellow Face
When a troubled husband seeks help from Sherlock Holmes, he fears his beloved wife is hiding a terrible secret. Grant Munro explains that his wife has been…
Tales of SuspenseCat and Mouse Game (R.D. Wingfield)
In the Cat and Mouse Game, control is everything! An inspector walks into a room, and from the very first exchange, tension rises as words are challenged and…
Tales of SuspenseThe Invader [remastered] Sci-Fi from ESCAPE! Classic Radio HOWARD Floyd McNEAR
A voice from beyond. A mission gone wrong. And a visitor who was never meant to be found... In this haunting science fiction tale from Escape, Floyd McNear…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Plymouth Express
A luxurious train journey turns deadly when the daughter of a wealthy American millionaire is found murdered aboard the Plymouth Express. With valuable jewels…
Tales of SuspenseMurder, My Sweet (Lux Radio) ft. Dick Powell & Claire Trevor
A tough case. A missing girl. And a private eye who’s about to get in way over his head. In this gripping broadcast from Lux Radio Theatre, Dick Powell returns…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Copper Beeches
When a young governess accepts a strangely lucrative position at an isolated country house, she soon begins to suspect something is terribly wrong. Disturbing…
Tales of SuspenseBetter Never than Late (R.D. Wingfield)
'Twelve years ago the Force was my life - but things change. Twelve years ago while I was looking for a kidnapped child, my son died and my wife walked out on…
Tales of SuspenseMurder Through the Looking Glass (Suspense) ft. Gregory Peck
What if the greatest danger… was your own reflection? In this eerie and psychologically charged episode of Suspense, Gregory Peck stars as a man drawn into a…
Tales of SuspensePOIROT: Adventure of the Western Star
A glamorous film star receives a series of alarming letters demanding that she return a priceless diamond known as the Western Star. At the same time, a…
Tales of SuspenseThe Cellar (R.D. Wingfield)
'There is a cellar sir, yes, but we can't get to it. the previous owner had it bricked up". A ghostly tale written by RD Wingfield. Paul Baker …. John Pullen…
Tales of SuspenseThree Skeleton Key (Escape) ft. Vincent Price
Alone on a lonely rock in the middle of the sea… until something starts climbing the walls. In this unforgettable episode of Escape, Vincent Price delivers a…
Tales of SuspenseSherlock Holmes and the Silver Blaze
When a champion racehorse vanishes on the eve of an important race and its trainer is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the baffling case is brought…
Tales of SuspenseCompensating Error (R.D. Wingfield)
Davenport and Desmond have been warring with each other for thirty-five years at Webster and Co. Only when they are both fired by the new manager do they…
Tales of SuspenseHitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" (Lux Radio Theatre)
Two strangers meet by chance. One conversation changes everything. In this gripping radio adaptation of Strangers on a Train, based on the chilling novel by…
Tales of SuspenseHercule Poirot and the Big Four
A mysterious visitor collapses in Hercule Poirot’s apartment with a terrifying warning about a secret organization known only as “The Big Four.” As Poirot and…
Tales of SuspenseMurder Locked Out (R.D. Wingfield)
'The fact is I'm not a very good policeman. I'm a nice fellow - everyone's pal, but not a good copper. I was good - long time ago. They all thought I was going…