I recently came across a very James Bond-esque, WWII era spy series, Dick Barton. It has all the characteristics of an old school radio spy show. I think it's awesome, because of how vintage it sounds. Every episode ends on a cliffhanger, and then the next episode picks up where the previous episode left off. The sound effects take you back to the late 40s, early 50s. It was the single longest running show on BBC radio at the time, and it was so popular, that people were clamoring for the release of a collection. It was very nostalgic for a lot of people. It was the first radio show of its kind to feature a female side-kick who didn't just work behind a desk, which I think is cool. I enjoy this series for its well-developed characters (especially the villians), humor and suspense.
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