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Kill the Pharaoh!: A Vintage BBC Radio Thriller
A suspenseful archaeological thriller full of secrets, lies and mysteries from acclaimed writer and producer Victor Pemberton
Best known as a TV producer, writer and script editor for Doctor Who, Victor Pemberton created the Doctor's most iconic gadget, the sonic screwdriver. A prolific dramatist, he also penned a wide variety of plays for BBC Radio including this gripping 8-part adventure, first broadcast in 1968.
Elizabeth Warwick, the daughter of a famous archaeologist, travels to Egypt's Valley of the Kings to explore the mysterious tomb her father discovered before his death. Following in his footsteps, she hopes to find out what secrets lurk within. Is it an empty shell, or the final resting place of a Pharaoh?
But her investigations lead her further and further into danger. Sir Richard Warwick had enemies, and now they are pursuing her. Embroiled in intrigue and unsure who to trust, she embarks on a quest that will take her from the Temple of Luxor to Cairo's City of the Dead...
Among the cast of this thrilling serial are Sheila Grant, John Humphry, David Spenser, Rolf Lefebvre, Nigel Anthony and Marion Mathie.
Contains some dated references. Due to the age and nature of the recording, the sound quality may vary
Cast
Elizabeth Warwick - Sheila Grant
Mahmoud - James Thomason
Mr Wilder - John Humphry
Fuad - David Spenser
Charles Villiers - Rolf Lefebvre
Margaret Villiers - Marion Mathie
Achmed Araby - Haydn Jones
Abdullah - Antony Viccars
Bertie Pringle - Barry Lowe
O'Hara - Denis McCarthy
Captain Aziz - John Justin
Achmed Araby - Haydn Jones
The stranger/Michael Warwick - Christopher Bidmead
Dr Fawzad - Nigel Anthony
Other parts played by Anthony Jackson, Ian Thompson, Barbara Mitchell, Margaret Robertson, Rosalind Shanks, Douglas Hankin, LeRoy Lingwood, Alexander John and members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company
Written by Victor Pemberton
Produced by John Tydeman
First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 30 May-24 June 1968
Best known as a TV producer, writer and script editor for Doctor Who, Victor Pemberton created the Doctor's most iconic gadget, the sonic screwdriver. A prolific dramatist, he also penned a wide variety of plays for BBC Radio including this gripping 8-part adventure, first broadcast in 1968.
Elizabeth Warwick, the daughter of a famous archaeologist, travels to Egypt's Valley of the Kings to explore the mysterious tomb her father discovered before his death. Following in his footsteps, she hopes to find out what secrets lurk within. Is it an empty shell, or the final resting place of a Pharaoh?
But her investigations lead her further and further into danger. Sir Richard Warwick had enemies, and now they are pursuing her. Embroiled in intrigue and unsure who to trust, she embarks on a quest that will take her from the Temple of Luxor to Cairo's City of the Dead...
Among the cast of this thrilling serial are Sheila Grant, John Humphry, David Spenser, Rolf Lefebvre, Nigel Anthony and Marion Mathie.
Contains some dated references. Due to the age and nature of the recording, the sound quality may vary
Cast
Elizabeth Warwick - Sheila Grant
Mahmoud - James Thomason
Mr Wilder - John Humphry
Fuad - David Spenser
Charles Villiers - Rolf Lefebvre
Margaret Villiers - Marion Mathie
Achmed Araby - Haydn Jones
Abdullah - Antony Viccars
Bertie Pringle - Barry Lowe
O'Hara - Denis McCarthy
Captain Aziz - John Justin
Achmed Araby - Haydn Jones
The stranger/Michael Warwick - Christopher Bidmead
Dr Fawzad - Nigel Anthony
Other parts played by Anthony Jackson, Ian Thompson, Barbara Mitchell, Margaret Robertson, Rosalind Shanks, Douglas Hankin, LeRoy Lingwood, Alexander John and members of the BBC Drama Repertory Company
Written by Victor Pemberton
Produced by John Tydeman
First broadcast BBC Radio 2, 30 May-24 June 1968
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Published July 13, 2023
About the author
Victor Pemberton
38 books7 followersVictor Pemberton was a British writer and television producer. His scriptwriting work included BBC radio plays, and television scripts for the BBC and ITV, including Doctor Who, The Slide and The Adventures of Black Beauty.
His television production work included the British version of Fraggle Rock (second series onwards), and several independent documentaries including the 1989 International Emmy Award-winning Gwen: A Juliet Remembered, about stage actress Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies.
In addition to novelisations, he wrote many nostalgic novels set in London, prompted by the success of his autobiographical radio drama series Our Family.
In later life he moved to Spain, where he continued to write novels until his death in 2017.
His television production work included the British version of Fraggle Rock (second series onwards), and several independent documentaries including the 1989 International Emmy Award-winning Gwen: A Juliet Remembered, about stage actress Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies.
In addition to novelisations, he wrote many nostalgic novels set in London, prompted by the success of his autobiographical radio drama series Our Family.
In later life he moved to Spain, where he continued to write novels until his death in 2017.
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November 5, 2023
It was undoubtedly a marvellous experience. The radio jingle with its call. The cast is very good. The brilliant interpretations with voices, intonations, laughter and very vivid sensations. I loved it and if I find more works from this radio station I'll be interested in listening for sure.
I highly recommend it.
I highly recommend it.
July 24, 2025
A very enjoyable listen!
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