Brett’s Old Time Radio Show

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

May 8, 2026 28 mins

Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance — The White Murder Case

If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Philo Vance brings a very different kind of detective story — sharp, elegant, and quietly gripping, where wit and observation matter just as much as the mystery...

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Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: Anna and the King of Siam

If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.

For many listeners...

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Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment — Smuggling to Iron Curtain Nations

If you enjoy ending the day with something tense, atmospheric, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a cracking one to settle in with. Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in one of the most gripping spy thrillers from the golden age of radio, with secret missions,...

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Hello, I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome back to Brett’s Old Time Radio Show — your nightly escape into the world of classic radio, old time stories, and timeless audio drama, 

 

🎙️ TONIGHT: Sherlock Holmes in Classic Old Time Radio 📻 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — a timeless golden age radio mystery on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show (Tuesday Edition)

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🎙️ America’s Most Chilling Radio Drama… as Your Perfect Night-Time Listen

Hello, I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome back to Brett’s Old Time Radio Show — your nightly escape into the world of classic radio, old time stories, and timeless audio drama, from my studio overlooking the quiet waters between Beer and Seaton looking out across Lyme Bay in the UK 🌙🌊

Tonight’s episode comes from one of the greatest and most atmospheric radio ...

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Dad’s Army | Sunday Night Classic Comedy & Cosy Old Time Radio from Lyme Bay

Hello you, Brett here — and welcome to a very special Sunday night edition of Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, broadcasting from my cosy corner of Lyme Bay.

Dad's Army - Resisiting the Aggressors

Tonight, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army, one of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies and a true golden-era favourite. Full of gentle h...

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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 Broderick Matter.

If you enjoy ending the day with something sharp, atmospheric, and quietly gripping, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Johnny Dollar brings that unmistakable blend of vintage detective drama, radio noir, and clever old-school storytelling that still sounds beautifully ric...

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Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance — The Psychic Murder Case

If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Philo Vance brings a very different kind of detective story — sharp, elegant, and quietly gripping, where wit and observation matter just as much as the myste...

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Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: MichaelAngelo 'Ancock

If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.

For many listeners, Br...

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Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Strategic Base Sabotaged

If you enjoy ending the day with something tense, atmospheric, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a cracking one to settle in with. Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in one of the most gripping spy thrillers from the golden age of radio, with secret missions, shadowy e...

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🎙️ TONIGHT: Sherlock Holmes in Classic Old Time Radio 📻 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — a timeless golden age radio mystery on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show (Tuesday Edition)

Hey there — I’m Brett Orchard, broadcasting from the peaceful shores of Lyme Bay in the UK 🌊✨

Tonight we’re heading into the fog-drenched streets of London with one of the greatest classic radio detective dramas ever made: The Adventures of Sherlock Holme...

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🎙️ America’s Most Chilling Radio Drama… as Your Perfect Night-Time Listen

Hello, I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome back to Brett’s Old Time Radio Show — your nightly escape into the world of classic radio, old time stories, and timeless audio drama, from my studio overlooking the quiet waters of Lyme Bay in the UK 🌙🌊

Tonight’s episode comes from one of the greatest and most atmospheric radio series ever made: Suspense — the legen...

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Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a gripping old time radio spy thriller — The Man Called X — Enough Intrigue To Fill A Book

If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of shadowy intrigue, this is a brilliant one to settle in with. Herbert Marshall stars as Ken Thurston in a classic radio espionage drama packed with secret missions, international tension, and ...

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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 Lorko Diamonds Matter.

If you enjoy ending the day with something sharp, atmospheric, and quietly gripping, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Johnny Dollar brings that unmistakable blend of vintage detective drama, radio noir, and clever old-school storytelling that still sounds beautifull...

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Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Scarface Murder Case.

If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Philo Vance brings a very different kind of detective story — sharp, elegant, and quietly gripping, where wit and observation matter just as much as the myst...

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Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The New Secretary

If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.

For many listeners, Brett ...

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Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House.

If you enjoy ending the day with something tense, atmospheric, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a cracking one to settle in with. Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in one of the most gripping spy thrillers from the golden age of radio, with secret missions, shadowy e...

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🎙️ TONIGHT: Sherlock Holmes in Classic Old Time Radio 📻 The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — a timeless golden age radio mystery on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show (Tuesday Edition)

Hey there — I’m Brett Orchard, broadcasting from the peaceful shores of Lyme Bay in the UK 🌊✨

Tonight we’re heading into the fog-drenched streets of London with one of the greatest classic radio detective dramas ever made: The Adventures of Sherlock Holme...

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Mark as Played

🎙️ America’s Most Chilling Radio Drama… as Your Perfect Night-Time Listen

Hello, I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome back to Brett’s Old Time Radio Show — your nightly escape into the world of classic radio, old time stories, and timeless audio drama, from my studio overlooking the quiet waters of Lyme Bay in the UK 🌙🌊

Tonight’s episode comes from one of the greatest and most atmospheric radio series ever made: Suspense — the legen...

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Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a gripping old time radio spy thriller — The Man Called X: Siam Tin Deposits.

If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of shadowy intrigue, this is a brilliant one to settle in with. Herbert Marshall stars as Ken Thurston in a classic radio espionage drama packed with secret missions, international tension, and that wonderfu...

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