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Choice Classic Radio: Old-Time Radio Detective Shows

Old time radio fans! Choice Classic Radio brings to you old time radio’s greatest detectives! Each day we feature a program chosen from the most popular shows of the period. So sit back and enjoy the best detectives The Golden Age of Radio has to offer!
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Episode's summary

Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, featuring today’s episode titled “The Sunshine Swindlers.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

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This Is Your FBI: The Sunshine Swindlers 01/17/1947

Choice Classic Radio presents This Is Your FBI, featuring today’s episode titled “The Sunshine Swindlers.” Please consider supporting our show by becoming a patron at http://choiceclassicradio.com We hope you enjoy the show!

01 Nov 2026
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Boston Blackie: Uncle Frank Murdered by Joe Parker 07/02/1946

Joe Parker attempts to murder his Uncle Frank for inheritance, establishing a false alibi through Aunt Margaret and a cleaning woman. Boston Blackie investigates the case by tracking a connection between Parker's girlfriend, Diana Larson, and a rented apartment, eventually receiving an anonymous tip regarding the killer's identity. Blackie discovers that a lead in Kansas City was merely a distraction. By examining Aunt Margaret's radio and questioning Tilly Blaine, Blackie deduces that Parker manipulated dates to create his alibi. The scheme is ultimately exposed when Blackie identifies a fatal discrepancy involving the weather.

31 Oct 2026
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Philo Vance: Butterfly Murder Case 05/17/1949

Following the dramatic murders of gangster Eddie Mills and an organ grinder, Philo Vance and District Attorney Markham investigate a series of mysterious deaths. The investigation delves into the heated conflicts between Laura Waite and Johnny Martin and examines the suspicious circumstances surrounding the night of the crime. Vance ultimately solves the case by demonstrating how a unique green-flamed match allowed the killer to identify Mills in the dark. He proves that Laura Waite is the murderer, as she was the only person with both the knowledge of the specific matches and the physical capability to commit the crimes.

31 Oct 2026
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Sherlock Holmes: The Case of Shoshome Old Place 02/15/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a mysterious case involving Sir Robert of Shoscombe Old Place, whose erratic behavior and nocturnal activities in an ancient crypt have alarmed his trainer. The investigation leads them to uncover a suspicious bone found in a furnace and eventually confront Sir Robert at the family crypt. The truth is revealed: Sir Robert had been hiding his sister's death to avoid financial ruin. The case concludes with the resolution of the mystery, noting that Sir Robert's horse won the derby, securing his fortune.

30 Oct 2026
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Sherlock Holmes: TCOT Sanguinary Spectre 02/08/1948 (Stanley & Shirley)

In 'The Case of the Sanguinary Spectre,' Sherlock Holmes visits Hurlstone Manor, where Alice Adair discusses her husband's plan to sell the estate following the fame and nuisance caused by the discovery of the Stuart Crown. The episode explores a chilling legend involving blood dripping from the wainscoting. The mystery concludes with the revelation that the 'blood' and 'gunshots' were actually spilled port wine from exploded bottles hidden behind a wall. Following the resolution, the characters reflect on the historical inaccuracies within the ghost story.

30 Oct 2026