
S4E4 - Pandora’s Box
From Mysteries of Dr. John Thorndyke by Radio Theater Project
November 4, 2025 · 35 min · Season 4 · Episode 4
About this episode
This episode presents a story featuring Thorndyke, the original fictional forensic detective, as he uses science to solve a crime.
Pandora’s Box 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 Pandora’s Box. Written by R. Austin Freeman; adapted for radio by Heather Elliot.
People in this episode
Hosts: R. Austin Freeman, Heather Elliot
Topics covered
- forensic detective
- crime
- early 1900s
- science
- detection
- justice
Keywords
- forensic
- detective
- crime
- R. Austin Freeman
- radio adaptation
- mystery
- early 1900s
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Pandora’s Box
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