Broadcasting from Lyme Bay in the UK, **Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show** is your three-nights-a-week escape into the golden age of radio — a warm, familiar place for old time radio, classic mysteries, detective dramas, suspense thrillers, spy adventures, vintage comedy and calm late-night listening. Join **Brett Orchard** every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a little friendly chat before settling into a carefully chosen classic from the archives. From **Suspense** and **Sherlock Holmes** to **Hancock’s Half Hour, Dad’s Army, Philo Vance, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Dangerous Assignment** and **The Man Called X**, each episode is chosen for atmosphe...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 30:15
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Nov 11, 2026 · 26:06
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Nov 8, 2026 · 29:17
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army:…
Nov 6, 2026 · 31:42
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Nov 4, 2026 · 27:15
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Nov 1, 2026 · 30:32
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army:…
Oct 30, 2026 · 30:01
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Oct 28, 2026 · 26:05
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Oct 25, 2026 · 29:27
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army:…
Oct 23, 2026 · 30:13
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Oct 21, 2026 · 30:00
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Oct 18, 2026 · 29:30
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army: Put…
Oct 16, 2026 · 31:07
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Oct 14, 2026 · 26:01
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Oct 11, 2026 · 28:41
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army: If…
Oct 9, 2026 · 31:13
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Oct 7, 2026 · 25:51
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Oct 4, 2026 · 20:13
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army:…
Oct 2, 2026 · 30:49
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Sep 30, 2026 · 25:46
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Sep 27, 2026 · 1:01:30
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 30:30
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Sep 23, 2026 · 25:47
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Sep 20, 2026 · 29:18
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army: Sons…
Sep 18, 2026 · 30:09
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Sep 16, 2026 · 25:37
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Sep 13, 2026 · 28:24
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army: No…
Sep 11, 2026 · 31:57
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Sep 9, 2026 · 25:45
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy stars as international troubleshooter Steve…
Sep 6, 2026 · 29:36
Sunday night means easing gently into the week with an old favourite. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re heading back to Walmington-on-Sea for Dad’s Army: The…
Sep 4, 2026 · 31:07
Friday night means it’s time to put the week down for a while. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s…
Sep 2, 2026 · 26:28
Wednesday night means another appointment with the golden age of radio. Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, Brian Donlevy is back as international troubleshooter…
Aug 31, 2026 · 30:17
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: Room at the Bottom One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s…
Aug 26, 2026 · 25:30
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Colonel Chan Brian Donlevy stars as Steve…
Aug 23, 2026 · 30:03
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: The Bullet is Not For Firing One of Britain’s best-loved classic…
Aug 21, 2026 · 31:15
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: Green Girls Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly…
Aug 20, 2026 · 31:15
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The New Radio Series Tony Hancock is in wonderfully…
Aug 19, 2026 · 25:06
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Street Car 17 Brian Donlevy stars as Steve…
Aug 19, 2026 · 29:31
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Adventure of the Double Zero Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and…
Aug 17, 2026 · 30:15
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: Tale of Two Sister Known as the legendary…
Aug 16, 2026 · 28:56
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: Sorry, Wrong Number One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s…
Aug 15, 2026 · 1:07:58
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 Plantagent Matter. Johnny Dollar brings…
Aug 14, 2026 · 26:39
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Movie Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping,…
Aug 13, 2026 · 31:07
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The Last of the McHancock's Tony Hancock is in…
Aug 12, 2026 · 25:06
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Lecturing Professors Brian Donlevy stars as…
Aug 11, 2026 · 30:12
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Speckled Band Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton, tonight we…
Aug 10, 2026 · 30:13
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…
Aug 9, 2026 · 28:55
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…
Aug 8, 2026 · 1:10:00
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…
Aug 7, 2026 · 27:31
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…
Aug 6, 2026 · 30:00
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…
Aug 5, 2026 · 29:03
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…
Aug 4, 2026 · 30:39
🔍 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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 29:56
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…
Aug 2, 2026 · 29:31
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…
Aug 1, 2026 · 1:08:05
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…
Jul 31, 2026 · 27:40
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…
Jul 30, 2026 · 31:23
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…
Jul 29, 2026 · 25:58
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…
Jul 28, 2026 · 29:29
🔍 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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 25:54
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…
Jul 26, 2026 · 28:52
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…
Jul 25, 2026 · 1:08:27
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…
Jul 24, 2026 · 27:18
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…
Jul 23, 2026 · 30:36
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…
Jul 22, 2026 · 25:56
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…
Jul 21, 2026 · 30:00
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Great Gandolfo Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton, tonight we…
Jul 20, 2026 · 30:41
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: Drive In Known as the legendary Theatre of…
Jul 19, 2026 · 29:32
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: Under Fire One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s Army is…
Jul 18, 2026 · 1:08:33
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 Flight Six Matter. Johnny Dollar brings…
Jul 17, 2026 · 28:20
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Curtain Call Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly…
Jul 16, 2026 · 29:59
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The Marriage Bureau . Tony Hancock is in wonderfully…
Jul 15, 2026 · 25:52
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Havan. Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in…
Jul 14, 2026 · 29:03
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Vanishing Elephant Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton, tonight…
Jul 13, 2026 · 26:02
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: Death on Highway 99 Known as the legendary…
Jul 12, 2026 · 28:54
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: Battle School One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s Army…
Jul 11, 2026 · 1:07:45
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 Duke Red Matter. Johnny Dollar brings…
Jul 10, 2026 · 27:39
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Listless Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly…
Jul 9, 2026 · 29:46
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: Agricultural 'Ancock. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully…
Jul 8, 2026 · 26:07
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: A Nursery Rhyme. Brian Donlevy stars as Steve…
Jul 7, 2026 · 30:32
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Eyes of My Layton Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton, tonight…
Jul 6, 2026 · 30:22
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: I Had an Alibi. Known as the legendary…
Jul 5, 2026 · 29:16
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: Operation Kilt One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies, Dad’s Army…
Jul 4, 2026 · 1:08:05
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 Ricardo Amerigo Matter. Johnny Dollar…
Jul 3, 2026 · 28:00
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Herringbone Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly…
Jul 2, 2026 · 28:40
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The Wild Man of the Woods. Tony Hancock is in…
Jul 1, 2026 · 25:55
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: The Private Sanatorium. Brian Donlevy stars as…
Jun 30, 2026 · 30:21
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Case of the Out of Date Murder Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and…
Jun 29, 2026 · 31:58
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with one of America’s greatest old time radio thrillers — Suspense: A Thing of Beauty. Known as the legendary…
Jun 28, 2026 · 29:03
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: A Stripe for Frazer. One of Britain’s best-loved classic comedies,…
Jun 27, 2026 · 1:08:25
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 Todd Matter. Johnny Dollar brings that…
Jun 26, 2026 · 26:47
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Butler Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping,…
Jun 25, 2026 · 31:30
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The Old School Reunion. Tony Hancock is in…
Jun 24, 2026 · 25:25
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: Mr Alexander's File. Brian Donlevy stars as…
Jun 23, 2026 · 33:39
🔍 Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show: Sherlock Holmes — The Unfortunate Tobacconist Broadcast from our home studio overlooking beautiful Lyme Bay between Beer and Seaton,…
Jun 22, 2026 · 30:01
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 Brighton Strangler. Known as the…
Jun 21, 2026 · 30:16
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with the timeless comfort of Dad’s Army: Sargeant Wilson's Little Secret. One of Britain’s best-loved classic…
Jun 20, 2026 · 1:08:39
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 Caylin Matter. Johnny Dollar brings that…
Jun 19, 2026 · 28:19
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Flying Murder Case. Sharp, elegant and quietly gripping,…
Jun 18, 2026 · 30:11
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: Almost A Gentleman. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully…
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