Brett’s Old Time Radio Show
Hello you, I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome to Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, broadcasting from my cosy corner of Lyme Bay in the UK. If you love old time radio, classic radio drama, vintage mystery, and that wonderfully calm late-night feeling of slipping back into another era, you’re in the right place. Each evening, I bring you a carefully chosen classic from the golden age of radio, with a little friendly Brett chat before we settle in together. Expect Suspense, Sherlock Holmes, Dangerous Assignment, Hancock’s Half Hour, Dad’s Army, Philo Vance, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, The Man Called X, and plenty more timeless favourites from the archives. For many listeners, this show is part of a nightly wind-down, a chance to relax, switch off, and enjoy the comforting voices and storytelling of another time. Perfect for bedtime listening, quiet company at night, or anyone who loves classic radio, nostalgia, and a calmer end to the day. Find more from Brett Orchard at dayslikethis.life. If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe and share it with someone who loves old time radio too.
Episodes
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: The Most Dangerous Game
Known as the legendary Theatre of Thrills, Suspense became famous for atmospheric storytelling, dramatic twists and unforgettable golden age radio performances.
This evening’s story is a chilling slice of vintage radio suspense, perfect for liste...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: The Loneliness of the Long Distance Walker
One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s Army is full of gentle humour, wartime nostalgia and that wonderfully familiar feeling of Sunday evenings gone by.
Whether you grew up with Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson, Corporal Jones and Private...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true old time radio favourite — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Fathim Five Matter.
Johnny Dollar brings that unmistakable mix of vintage detective drama, radio noir and clever old-school storytelling that still sounds beautifully rich all these years later.
Whether you’re easing into Saturday night, having a late drink or looking for c...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The High Hat Murder Case.
Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping, Philo Vance brings a different kind of detective story, where wit, observation and old-school intrigue are every bit as important as the mystery itself.
Whether you’re easing out of a busy Friday, listening with a late drink or lo...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The Emigrant
Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.
If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with &m...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Road Sabotage
Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in this golden age spy thriller packed with secret missions, shadowy enemies and sharp vintage suspense.
Whether you’re easing out of a busy Wednesday, listening with a late drink or looking for a little night-time company befor...
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Fifth of November
Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton, tonight we head into the fog-covered streets of London for one of the greatest detective stories ever told.
Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson for a classic old time radio mystery filled with intrigue, deduction and vintage atmosphere. Whether you're se...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: Drury's Bones
Known as the legendary Theatre of Thrills, Suspense became famous for atmospheric storytelling, dramatic twists and unforgettable golden age radio performances.
This evening’s story is a chilling slice of vintage radio suspense, perfect for listeners who e...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: The Showing up of Corporal Jones
One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s Army is full of gentle humour, wartime nostalgia and that wonderfully familiar feeling of Sunday evenings gone by.
Whether you grew up with Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson, Corporal Jones and Private Pike, or ...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true old time radio favourite — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Bennet Matter.
Johnny Dollar brings that unmistakable mix of vintage detective drama, radio noir and clever old-school storytelling that still sounds beautifully rich all these years later.
Whether you’re easing into Saturday night, having a late drink or looking for calm c...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The White Willow Murder Case.
Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping, Philo Vance brings a different kind of detective story, where wit, observation and old-school intrigue are every bit as important as the mystery itself.
Whether you’re easing out of a busy Friday, listening with a late drink o...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: Last of the Series
Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.
If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in w...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Riot
Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in this golden age spy thriller packed with secret missions, shadowy enemies and sharp vintage suspense.
Whether you’re easing out of a busy Wednesday, listening with a late drink or looking for a little night-time company before sleep, ...
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — Murder By Moonlight
Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton, tonight we head into the fog-covered streets of London for one of the greatest detective stories ever told.
Join Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson for a classic old time radio mystery filled with intrigue, deduction and vintage atmosphere. Whether you're sett...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: To Find Help
Known as the legendary Theatre of Thrills, Suspense became famous for atmospheric storytelling, dramatic twists and unforgettable golden age radio performances.
This evening’s story is a chilling slice of vintage radio suspense, perfect for listeners who en...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: Something Nasty in the Vault
One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s Army is full of gentle humour, wartime nostalgia and that wonderfully familiar feeling of Sunday evenings gone by.
Whether you grew up with Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson, Corporal Jones and Private Pike, or you&...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true old time radio favourite — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Cui Bono Matter.
Johnny Dollar brings that unmistakable mix of vintage detective drama, radio noir and clever old-school storytelling that still sounds beautifully rich all these years later.
Whether you’re easing into Saturday night, having a late drink or looking for calm...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Million Dollar Murder Case.
Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping, Philo Vance brings a different kind of detective story, where wit, observation and old-school intrigue are every bit as important as the mystery itself.
Whether you’re easing out of a busy Friday, listening with a late drink...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: Hancock in the Police
Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.
If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle i...
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Italian Actress.
Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in this golden age spy thriller packed with secret missions, shadowy enemies and sharp vintage suspense.
Whether you’re easing out of a busy Wednesday, listening with a late drink or looking for a little night-time company be...
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