Douglas Kelly stars as 'Dick Barton - Special Agent' in another thrilling adventure for radio's greatest hero. Heralded by an instantly memorable signature tune, the adventures of special agent Dick Barton and his friends Jock and Snowey, originally ran on the BBC Light Programme between 1946 and 1951. Set in an exciting world of criminal masterminds, espionage and adventure, the series was essential listening for an entire generation. Sadly very few of the BBC's original recordings still survive. However, in 1949 a number of early Barton tales were re-recorded for transmission overseas. Starring Douglas Kelly, these re-stagings found new audiences in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Over 300 of these 'international' recordings were rediscovered in the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia in 2009 and allow listeners finally to relive the escapades of the great Dick Barton. In the first story of the second radio series, Barton is on the trail of Tony Patelli, a criminal mastermind who has stolen a lorry-load of gold bullion. Can Barton save a kidnapped girl from Patelli's clutches? Can he defeat the Vulture? Find out in this next exciting instalment of "Dick Barton - Special Agent!"
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I remember listening to Dick Barton's adventures the first time round - they thrilled me then and they still do today. Leaving aside the most awfully posh voices of Dick and Inspector Perry and the dreadful cockney and forced Scots accents, not forgetting the worst Welsh accent of all time, and Dick Barton and co. still have that spark of magic which makes me want to hear more. The storyline, as is the case with all the adventures, is a little far fetched, but it still grips the imagination especially the cliff hangers at the end of each episode. The signature tune, Devil's Galop, does admittedly grate a little after a while, but that is only because we are treated to the whole story on 4 CDs - no waiting for the next day's episode as we did back in the late 1940s early 1950s. The BBC may not have had the foresight to archive the original tapes, but I am so glad that the National Film and Sound Archive Australia saw fit to do so. More please.
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There are 4 cd's in the set with a running time of 3hours 35 minutes. A full-cast radio drama by Edward J. Mason.
If you were one of those people who used to be glued to the radio for the next thrilling installment of the intrepid Dick Barton, then this CD set is for you. There are several episodes on each CD so you can listen to fifteen or twenty minutes at a time and not miss the plot.
It brought back some wonderful memories of when I was a child sat on the sofa with my siblings and parents with a nice fire blazing in the hearth (before we had a television) we couldn't wait for the wonderful signature tune to start playing so that we could listen to the exciting world of espionage and adventure that Dick Barton ex-commando captain turned secret Service Agent and his pals Snowey and Jock became embroiled in.(Listening to them now makes me realise how tame they were but such a pleasure and not a swear word in earshot).
In this story, Dick, Snowey and Jock are on the trail of the 'Vulture' Tony Patelli, a criminal mastermind who has stolen a lorry-load of gold bullion. The trio have to save a kidnapped girl from Patelli's clutches and recover the gold.
There's plenty of action with car chases, a train smash a ship wreck and plenty of bullets flying as the trio try to accomplish their task to nail the Vulture.
Little gems well worth another listen and throughly enjoyable.
If you were one of those people who used to be glued to the radio for the next thrilling installment of the intrepid Dick Barton, then this CD set is for you. There are several episodes on each CD so you can listen to fifteen or twenty minutes at a time and not miss the plot.
It brought back some wonderful memories of when I was a child sat on the sofa with my siblings and parents with a nice fire blazing in the hearth (before we had a television) we couldn't wait for the wonderful signature tune to start playing so that we could listen to the exciting world of espionage and adventure that Dick Barton ex-commando captain turned secret Service Agent and his pals Snowey and Jock became embroiled in.(Listening to them now makes me realise how tame they were but such a pleasure and not a swear word in earshot).
In this story, Dick, Snowey and Jock are on the trail of the 'Vulture' Tony Patelli, a criminal mastermind who has stolen a lorry-load of gold bullion. The trio have to save a kidnapped girl from Patelli's clutches and recover the gold.
There's plenty of action with car chases, a train smash a ship wreck and plenty of bullets flying as the trio try to accomplish their task to nail the Vulture.
Little gems well worth another listen and throughly enjoyable.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By pacem et amorem
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From the opening stirring music you know you are to be treated to an exciting adventure with 'Dick Barton - Special Agent'. I do not remember these from the radio, but listened to it with someone who did. They loved being transported back to their childhood days and the thrilling tales they listened to in their youth.
Whilst it does sound a little dated compared to radio programmes of today, if you enter into the spirit of it then you will find yourself swept away. This is an enjoyable way to pass some time - I recommend it if you like tales of adventure.
Whilst it does sound a little dated compared to radio programmes of today, if you enter into the spirit of it then you will find yourself swept away. This is an enjoyable way to pass some time - I recommend it if you like tales of adventure.
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Never Go Back!
I was really looking forward to listening to these CDs. I had loved Dick Barton in my youth and would often plead with my parents to allow me to listen on a weekday evening. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Richard M. Seel
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Radio at its (campest) best
From the minute you hear the introductory music you will be transported back to when radio was at its finest. Read more
Published 10 months ago by J. A. Walls
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Stay Tuned for the Next Exciting Adventure...
The announcer chips in and the theme tune plays to pump the adrenaline and get the radio listener ready for the the next exciting adventure of Dick Barton- Special Agent.... Read more
Published 12 months ago by TMUK
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"The BBC announcer was quite right - I am desperate!"
"I always wanted to meet Davey Jones. He's got a locker or something, hasn't he?"
"We'll let you know in about ten minutes time, ducks. Read more
"We'll let you know in about ten minutes time, ducks. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
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Not the best Barton but enjoyable enough
I've listened to a few of these Dick Barton CDs and with the caveat that they are incredibly dated, they are always reasonably enjoyable. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Pardo
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Highly enjoyable vintage thrills
This 4CD set is a lengthy adventure starring the legendary man of action, Dick Barton. The most familiar aspect to most people will be the iconic theme music, which sets the tone... Read more
Published 14 months ago by downkiddie
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More vintage thrills
It's great listening to these recordings with modern ears - Barton's attitude to women seems positively prehistoric in our current climate and a lot of the terminology used would... Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. M. Dobbs
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Fighting Form - Almost
Dick Barton - Special Agent! The name and the theme music promise adventure a-plenty, all the more so when a thoroughly despicable blackmailer is at work. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Gtj Charmley
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Pure nostalgia
So many of the historic recordings made by the BBC are either lost or were wiped to recyle the tapes in the 1970's. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M. A. Dunnington
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Good old fashioned adventure
Unlike another vintage radio detective whose stories seriously disappointed me recently, Dick Barton is a detective who takes his life in his hands each episode and never takes for... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Andromeda Descendent
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