S4E4 - Pandora’s Box

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

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Books & works: Pandora’s Box

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