S4E3 - Mr Ponting’s Alibi
From Mysteries of Dr. John Thorndyke by Radio Theater Project
October 28, 2025 · 35 min · Season 4 · Episode 3
About this episode
This episode presents Mr Ponting’s Alibi, featuring the original fictional forensic detective Dr. John Thorndyke.
Mr Ponting’s Alibi Thorndyke is the original fictional forensic detective from the early 1900s. Using science to aid the art of detection; to bring criminals to justice. This time presenting Mr Ponting’s Alibi. Written by R. Austin Freeman; adapted for radio by Heather Elliot.
People in this episode
Hosts: Radio Theater Project, R. Austin Freeman, Heather Elliot, Dr. John Thorndyke
Topics covered
- forensic detective
- crime
- early 1900s
- science
- adaptation
- mystery
Keywords
- forensic
- detective
- mystery
- crime
- adaptation
- R. Austin Freeman
- Heather Elliot
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Mr Ponting’s Alibi
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