Serial Thrillers: The Adventure Serial on British Radio

By Charles Norton

'The BBC seems bent on turning the children into a new kind of drug addict for ... serial thrillers ...' (The Times - 17 December 1946)

Following the end of the Second World War, a new form of radio entertainment would explode across Britain - the adventure serial. Whether solving murders, foiling conspiracies or journeying into space, the heroes of these radio serials would be the idols of an entire generation of post-war radio listeners. Dick Barton, Paul Temple, Dan Dare and Jet Morgan were once among the most famous names in British fiction. However, today they are almost forgotten.

With detailed episode guides and behind-the-scenes stories, it is now once again possible to relive the excitement of one of radio's most addictive formats and enjoy again the exploits of its most daring adventurers.

With a special introduction by Nicholas Parsons

Covers the Serials:

DICK BARTON
PAUL TEMPLE
DAN DARE
JOURNEY INTO SPACE

'I recommend it to anyone who is interested in these heroes of radio.' Steve Winders, Bear Alley

'If you were a British radio fan in the late 40's through to the mid 50's (as I was) this is the book for you. It brings back memories of the Paul Temple, Dick Barton, Dan Dare and Journey Into Space radio serials. it describes behind the scenes background information as well as storylines and production details. A throroughly enjoyable read for British Old Time Radio fans.' Cliff Lamb, Amazon

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845832485
• ISBN13: 9781845832483
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Telos Publishing Limited
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"