THE BLACK MUSEUM (1 CD) =COMPLETE SERIES (All Known Episodes)=
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1. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Bathtub.mp3 12.41MB
2. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Bedsheet.mp3 5.38MB
3. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Bloodstained Brick Bat.mp3 11.38MB
4. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Brass Button.mp3 13.43MB
5. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Can of Weed Killer.mp3 6.08MB
6. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Canvas Bag.mp3 5.77MB
7. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Car Tire.mp3 11.37MB
8. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Center Fire Bullet.mp3 5.37MB
9. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Champagne Glass.mp3 10.85MB
10. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Claw Hammer.mp3 5.83MB
11. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Dictionary.mp3 11.76MB
12. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Door Key.mp3 13.32MB
13. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Four Small Bottles.mp3 11.96MB
14. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Gas Receipt.mp3 11.66MB
15. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Gladstone Bag.mp3 12.53MB
16. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Glass Shards.mp3 13.60MB
17. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Hammerhead.mp3 10.83MB
18. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Iron Chain (alt. title-Chain).mp3 11.39MB
19. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Jack Handle.mp3 5.63MB
20. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Jar of Acid.mp3 12.27MB
21. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Khaki Handerchief.mp3 5.54MB
22. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Kilroy was Here.mp3 5.72MB
23. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Lady's Shoe.mp3 5.89MB
24. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Leather Bag.mp3 13.06MB
25. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Letter.mp3 11.22MB
26. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Little Blue 22 Caliber Pistol.mp3 13.40MB
27. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Mandolin String.mp3 13.61MB
28. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Meat Juice.mp3 13.57MB
29. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Open End Wrench.mp3 11.30MB
30. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Postcard.mp3 11.97MB
31. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Powder Puff.mp3 13.54MB
32. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Prescription.mp3 12.60MB
33. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Raincoat.mp3 13.24MB
34. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Sash Cord.mp3 5.69MB
35. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Service Card.mp3 11.78MB
36. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Sheath Knife.mp3 6.74MB
37. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Shilling.mp3 11.53MB
38. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Shopping Bag.mp3 12.41MB
39. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Silencer.mp3 12.77MB
40. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Small White Boxes.mp3 12.01MB
41. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Spectacles.mp3 5.75MB
42. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Straight Razor.mp3 13.27MB
43. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Tan Shoe.mp3 11.19MB
44. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Tartan Scarf.mp3 13.76MB
45. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Telegram.mp3 5.80MB
46. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Trunk.mp3 5.87MB
47. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Two Bullets.mp3 11.57MB
48. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Walking Stick.mp3 5.77MB
49. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Woman's Glove.mp3 12.37MB
50. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Wooden Mallet.mp3 5.92MB
51. BM 52-xx-xx #xxx Wool Jacket (Alt. title-Baby's Jacket).mp3 13.64MB
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Episodes: 51 Total Size: 525.30MB
Series Description:
T H E B L A C K M U S E U M
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1952
First Show: Jan 01, 1952 Last Show: Dec 30, 1952
Number Shows: 52 Audition Show: none
Series Description:
Opening in 1875, the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard is the oldest
museum in the world purely for recording crime. The name "Black
Museum" was coined in 1877 by a reporter from "The Observer", a
London newspaper, although the museum is still referred to as the
Crime Museum. It is this museum that inspired THE BLACK MUSEUM
radio series, produced in London by Harry Alan Towers.
From Jay Hickerson's "The Ultimate History of Network Radio
Programming and Guide To All Circulating Shows" (see "References"
section below), the earliest US broadcast date was January 1, 1952.
Thirty nine shows, from the full syndication of fifty two shows,
aired over Mutual stations from January 1, 1952 through June 24, 1952
and September 30, 1952 through December 30, 1952.
This may be the earliest broadcast of the series worldwide. It was
later broadcast over Radio Luxembourg starting May 7, 1953. Radio
Luxembourg broadcast sponsored programs at night to England (the BBC
was state-owned and had no commercials). The shows were sponsored by
Dreft and Mirro (cleaning products).
The series continued to be offered in syndication and was heard on
AFRTS broadcasts and in the US on NPR stations through the 1960's,
70's and 80's. Some shows were broadcast by the BBC in England in
1994.
This murder mystery series was based on true life cases from Scotland
Yard's files. Each episode was based on an item or items of evidence
in the museum.
Orsen Welles hosted and narrated the shows. Mr. Welles opened each
show slightly differently but followed a standard format. For
example, the show, "The Bathtub", open as follows:
"This is Orson Welles speaking from London." (Big Ben starts
chiming in the background). "The Black Museum, repository of
death... Here, in this grim stone structure on the Thames
which houses Scotland Yard, is a warehouse of homocide, where
everyday objects, a piece of wire, a chemist's flask, a
silver shilling, all are touched by murder." (dramatic music)
Following the opening, Mr. Welles would introduce the museum's item
or items of evidence that was central to the case, leading into the
dramatization. He also provided narration during the show and ended
each show with his characteristic closing from the days of his
Mercury Theater of the Air, remaining "obediently yours".
Harry Alan Towers produced the series from scripts written by Ira
Marion. Music was composed and conducted by Sidney Torch.
The museum was not open to the general public. It's purpose was
then, and still is, for police training, although it did receive a
considerable number of famous people, including Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle. It is currently used as a lecture theater for the police and
like bodies in various subjects of Criminology. But, thanks to Mr.
Towers and Mr. Welles, we can still get a glimpse of what secrets
are housed in the Black Museum.
Opening in 1875, the Crime Museum at Scotland Yard is the oldest
museum in the world purely for recording crime. The name "Black
Museum" was coined in 1877 by a reporter from "The Observer", a
London newspaper, although the museum is still referred to as the
Crime Museum. It is this museum that inspired THE BLACK MUSEUM
radio series, produced in London by Harry Alan Towers.
From Jay Hickerson's "The Ultimate History of Network Radio
Programming and Guide To All Circulating Shows" ,
the earliest US broadcast date was January 1, 1952.
Thirty nine shows, from the full syndication of fifty two shows,
aired over Mutual stations from January 1, 1952 through June 24, 1952
and September 30, 1952 through December 30, 1952.
This may be the earliest broadcast of the series worldwide. It was
later broadcast over Radio Luxembourg starting May 7, 1953. Radio
Luxembourg broadcast sponsored programs at night to England (the BBC
was state-owned and had no commercials). The shows were sponsored by
Dreft and Mirro (cleaning products).
The series continued to be offered in syndication and was heard on
AFRTS broadcasts and in the US on NPR stations through the 1960's,
70's and 80's. Some shows were broadcast by the BBC in England in
1994.
This murder mystery series was based on true life cases from Scotland
Yard's files. Each episode was based on an item or items of evidence
in the museum.
Orsen Welles hosted and narrated the shows. Mr. Welles opened each
show slightly differently but followed a standard format. For
example, the show, "The Bathtub", open as follows:
"This is Orson Welles speaking from London." (Big Ben starts
chiming in the background). "The Black Museum, repository of
death... Here, in this grim stone structure on the Thames
which houses Scotland Yard, is a warehouse of homocide, where
everyday objects, a piece of wire, a chemist's flask, a
silver shilling, all are touched by murder." (dramatic music)
Following the opening, Mr. Welles would introduce the museum's item
or items of evidence that was central to the case, leading into the
dramatization. He also provided narration during the show and ended
each show with his characteristic closing from the days of his
Mercury Theater of the Air, remaining "obediently yours".
Harry Alan Towers produced the series from scripts written by Ira
Marion. Music was composed and conducted by Sidney Torch.
The museum was not open to the general public. It's purpose was
then, and still is, for police training, although it did receive a
considerable number of famous people, including Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle. It is currently used as a lecture theater for the police and
like bodies in various subjects of Criminology. But, thanks to Mr.
Towers and Mr. Welles, we can still get a glimpse of what secrets
are housed in the Black Museum.