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A Case for Dr. Morelle
13 episodes Aired 1957
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1. Alarm Call
   29mins Aired 1957-04-23
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2. Confession of Guilt
   28mins Aired 1957-04-30
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3. Threat to Kill
   29mins Aired 1957-05-07
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4. The Sleepwalker
   29mins Aired 1957-05-14
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5. The Blackmailer
   29mins Aired 1957-05-21
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6. Voice in the Night
   29mins Aired 1957-05-28
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7. The Will
   28mins Aired 1957-06-04
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8. Act of Violence
   28mins Aired 1957-06-11
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9. The Black Ruby
   29mins Aired 1957-06-18
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10. The Wedding Dress
    28mins Aired 1957-06-25
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11. The Gambler
    28mins Aired 1957-07-02
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12. Poisoned Air
    29mins Aired 1957-07-09
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13. Mr. X
    29mins Aired 1957-07-16
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A Case for Dr. Morelle is a radio show centered around the acerbic criminal psychologist Dr. Morelle and his eager but slightly inept secretary, Miss Frayle. The show's premise focuses on Dr. Morelle using his knowledge of criminal psychology to solve various crimes, such as murder, blackmail, and larceny, by determining which of the suspects fit the psychological profile of the perpetrator. Unlike other detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Morelle's investigations generally involve conducting interviews and occasionally incorporating physical evidence in his analysis. The show features a blend of humor and drama, with audiences enjoying the opinionated and eccentric doctor and his interactions with his loyal yet long-suffering secretary Miss Frayle.

A Case for Dr. Morelle aired in 1957 on the BBC Light Programme, running for 13 episodes on a weekly basis from April 23 to July 16. The character of Dr. Morelle was brought to life by author Ernest Dudley during World War Two air raids as he sought to create a unique detective while also providing a comic role for his wife, actress Jane Grahame. In the 1957 series, Dr. Morelle was portrayed by English comic actor Cecil Parker, and Sheila Sim played the role of Miss Frayle. Besides the radio plays, Ernest Dudley also wrote a stage play and a number of novels and short stories featuring these characters.

Performers: Cecil Parker, Sheila Sim, Jane Grahame

Sources: archive.org