Classic Serial -The Mask Of Dimitrios


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Eric Ambler's 1939 crime thriller is dramatised by Stephen Sheridan. In this gripping tale, English crime novelist Charles Latimer is holidaying in Istanbul when he first hears of the mysterious Dimitrios - an infamous master criminal long wanted by the law, whose body has just been fished out of the Bosphorus.

Fascinated by the story, Latimer decides to retrace his steps across Europe and gather material for a new book. As he delves deeper, his fascination tips over into obsession, revealing a shadowy history involving murder, prostitution, political assassination, drug-dealing, and espionage. The Mask of Dimitrios showcases the dark heart of Europe, a continent riven by violence and corruption.

This adaptation features a talented cast, including Jamie Glover as Latimer and Tim McInnerny as Dimitrios, bringing to life a narrative that remains astonishingly modern.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.