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Boston Blackie | Classic Radio Crime and Mystery

NewThe Jonathan Diamond | Boston Blackie - Chester Morris Crime MysteryNovember 4, 2026 · 30 min
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199
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Nov 4, 2026

About the podcast

Boston Blackie is a reformed crook whose attempts to solve crimes frequently put him at odds with Inspector Farraday. Mary Wesley joins Blackie in a series of investigations, mistaken identities and dangerous encounters.

The radio series began on NBC in 1944 with Chester Morris as Blackie. Richard Kollmar took over in the later syndicated series, beginning in 1945. This collection includes recordings from both versions.

Heritage Radio Vault presents 203 preserved recordings: 199 drama episodes and four archive supplements, including cast biographies and introductory material. Supplements are labelled separately from the drama.

Episode descriptions retain source-file dates and archive references to help identify the surviving recordings. These archive labels are not presented as a complete broadcast sequence.

Follow Boston Blackie for classic radio crime, detective stories and mystery, and explore more programmes in Heritage Radio Vault.

Episodes 199

  1. The Jonathan Diamond | Boston Blackie - Chester Morris Crime Mystery

    30 min

    She has Blackie arrested for a robbery he did not commit. Then she asks him to recover a stolen diamond before her fiancé returns.Chester Morris stars in The Jonathan Diamond, also catalogued as The Rockwell …

    Show notes
    She has Blackie arrested for a robbery he did not commit. Then she asks him to recover a stolen diamond before her fiancé returns.

    Chester Morris stars in The Jonathan Diamond, also catalogued as The Rockwell Diamond. A false accusation in Chicago becomes an extraordinary request when Miss Moray reveals why she wanted Boston Blackie brought to her.

    The missing jewel was left in her care, and time is running out to put it back. Blackie must pursue the gem while dealing with the police attention her accusation has created.

    Listen for the shifting advantage between Blackie, his unexpected client and Inspector Farraday. The case makes a lively introduction to this radio incarnation of the character, with deception driving the investigation from its opening encounter.

    Episode: The Jonathan Diamond
    Alternate archive title: The Rockwell Diamond
    Series: Boston Blackie
    Star: Chester Morris
    Original broadcast: 23 June 1944
    Archive reference: 001

    Presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Follow Boston Blackie for more jewel thefts, false accusations and classic radio crime mysteries.

    Heritage Radio Vault
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    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  2. Boston Blackie – Open Season on Henry Williams | Classic Radio Mystery

    23 min

    Open Season on Henry Williams Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Open Season on Henry Williams

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-12-03. Archive reference: 151. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  3. Boston Blackie – Reynolds and the Stolen Goods | Classic Radio Mystery

    23 min

    Reynolds and the Stolen Goods Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Reynolds and the Stolen Goods

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-09-01. Archive reference: 190. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  4. Boston Blackie – Fred Palmer's Dock Racket | Classic Radio Mystery

    29 min

    Fred Palmer's Dock Racket Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Fred Palmer's Dock Racket

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1949-02-16. Archive reference: 214. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  5. Boston Blackie – The Valuable Door Buzzer | Classic Radio Mystery

    25 min

    The Valuable Door Buzzer Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    The Valuable Door Buzzer

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-12-31. Archive reference: 155. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  6. Boston Blackie – 10Th Street Gym and Stolen Car Ring | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    10Th Street Gym and Stolen Car Ring Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and …

    Show notes
    10Th Street Gym and Stolen Car Ring

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-03-11. Archive reference: 113. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  7. Boston Blackie – Horseroom Thefts | Classic Radio Mystery

    28 min

    Horseroom Thefts Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Horseroom Thefts

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-03-25. Archive reference: 115. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  8. Boston Blackie – Wind Blows West | Classic Radio Mystery

    26 min

    Wind Blows West Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Wind Blows West

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-02-11. Archive reference: 161. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  9. Boston Blackie – Blackie Shoots a Watchman | Classic Radio Mystery

    28 min

    Blackie Shoots a Watchman Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Blackie Shoots a Watchman

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-06-11. Archive reference: 126. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  10. Boston Blackie – Sam Fisher's Past | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    Sam Fisher's Past Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Sam Fisher's Past

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-03-18. Archive reference: 114. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  11. Boston Blackie – The Record Collector | Classic Radio Mystery

    26 min

    The Record Collector Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    The Record Collector

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-01-28. Archive reference: 159. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  12. Boston Blackie – Invention Worth Killing For | Classic Radio Mystery

    22 min

    Invention Worth Killing For Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Invention Worth Killing For

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-01-14. Archive reference: 157. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  13. Boston Blackie – Joe Delivers the Goods | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    Joe Delivers the Goods Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Joe Delivers the Goods

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-02-25. Archive reference: 111. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  14. Boston Blackie – The Bus to Valley Junction | Classic Radio Mystery

    28 min

    The Bus to Valley Junction Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    The Bus to Valley Junction

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-04-01. Archive reference: 116. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  15. Boston Blackie – The Twin Murders | Classic Radio Mystery

    24 min

    The Twin Murders Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    The Twin Murders

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-02-25. Archive reference: 163. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  16. Boston Blackie – Murder of John Austin | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    Murder of John Austin Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Murder of John Austin

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-08-20. Archive reference: 136. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  17. Boston Blackie – Blackie Loves Helen | Classic Radio Mystery

    26 min

    Blackie Loves Helen Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Blackie Loves Helen

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-02-04. Archive reference: 160. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  18. Boston Blackie – Death Comes to the Harmonica Man | Classic Radio Mystery

    28 min

    Death Comes to the Harmonica Man Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and …

    Show notes
    Death Comes to the Harmonica Man

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-07-09. Archive reference: 130. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  19. Boston Blackie – Millicent Bromley Kidnapped | Classic Radio Mystery

    28 min

    Millicent Bromley Kidnapped Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Millicent Bromley Kidnapped

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-04-22. Archive reference: 119. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  20. Boston Blackie – Professor Beasley Is Murdered | Classic Radio Mystery

    29 min

    Professor Beasley Is Murdered Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Professor Beasley Is Murdered

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-06-30. Archive reference: 181. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  21. Boston Blackie – Blackie's Body in Wax | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    Blackie's Body in Wax Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Blackie's Body in Wax

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-07-23. Archive reference: 132. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  22. Boston Blackie – Tom Walton Escapes | Classic Radio Mystery

    26 min

    Tom Walton Escapes Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Tom Walton Escapes

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-03-31. Archive reference: 168. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

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    33 Half Moon Street
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    A Case for Dr Morelle
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    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

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  23. Boston Blackie – Diamonds Stolen From Kingston | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    Diamonds Stolen From Kingston Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Diamonds Stolen From Kingston

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-07-07. Archive reference: 182. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

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    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  24. Boston Blackie – Blackie Breaks Into Prison | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    Blackie Breaks Into Prison Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Blackie Breaks Into Prison

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-05-21. Archive reference: 123. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  25. Boston Blackie – The Randolph Construction Gang Bank Robbery | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    The Randolph Construction Gang Bank Robbery Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the …

    Show notes
    The Randolph Construction Gang Bank Robbery

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-07-16. Archive reference: 131. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  26. Boston Blackie – Crooked Carver Brother | Classic Radio Mystery

    28 min

    Crooked Carver Brother Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Crooked Carver Brother

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1947-06-18. Archive reference: 127. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  27. Boston Blackie – Harry Walker Murdered | Classic Radio Mystery

    29 min

    Harry Walker Murdered Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Harry Walker Murdered

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-06-23. Archive reference: 180. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  28. Boston Blackie – Madame Zina, Fortune Teller | Classic Radio Mystery

    30 min

    Madame Zina, Fortune Teller Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery …

    Show notes
    Madame Zina, Fortune Teller

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1949-04-20. Archive reference: 223. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  29. Boston Blackie – Who Killed John Davis | Classic Radio Mystery

    27 min

    Who Killed John Davis Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series …

    Show notes
    Who Killed John Davis

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-05-12. Archive reference: 020. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.
  30. Boston Blackie – Richard Allistar Disappears in Vacant Lot | Classic Radio Mystery

    28 min

    Richard Allistar Disappears in Vacant Lot Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime …

    Show notes
    Richard Allistar Disappears in Vacant Lot

    Listen to this preserved Boston Blackie collection recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

    Richard Kollmar plays Boston Blackie in this radio version of the crime and mystery series. Blackie’s investigations bring him into contact with Mary Wesley, Inspector Farraday and a succession of difficult cases.

    Source-file date: 1948-07-28. Archive reference: 185. These labels identify the surviving source recording.

    Follow Boston Blackie and discover more classic crime and mystery radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Heritage Radio Vault
    Keep exploring the voices, stories and mysteries of classic radio.

    Listen Next
    21st Precinct
    Follow the daily cases and decisions of a city police precinct.

    33 Half Moon Street
    Continue with another detective series from the collection.

    A Case for Dr Morelle
    Discover more classic radio investigations and mystery.

    Air Mail Mystery
    Explore an aviation mystery serial preserved in Heritage Radio Vault.

    Find Your Next Programme
    Explore Heritage Radio Vault for crime, comedy, adventure, westerns and radio drama.

    Follow Boston Blackie, save your favourite recordings and share the series with another classic-radio listener.

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