Paul Temple and the Alex Affair

Another adventure from the archives, once again featuring writer and detective Paul Temple and his glamorous wife Steve. In 'The Alex Affair', the mystery for Francis Durbridge's sophisticated sleuth begins with a body on a train, and the word 'ALEX' scrawled on the compartment window.NB: This title is a revised edition of the volume originally entitled 'Send for Paul Temple Again' (1945).1/8 Mrs TrevelyanThe debonair sleuth investigates when three murders are linked to 'Alex'. 2/8 Dr KohimaThe police have asked the suave sleuth to help them find the mysterious 'Alex'. 3/8 Mr Carl Lathom / Dr Karl LathersDespite an attempt on his life, Temple remains hot on the trail of the elusive 'Alex'. 4/8 Mr 'Spider' WilliamsAlex claims another victim, but the plot thickens as the sleuth survives a car crash. 5/8 Mr Wilfred DavisLathom is blackmailed and the sleuth sees a surprising figure collects the cash. 6/8 Mr Lee BrentMrs Trevelyan's confession doesn't ring true, so our hero seeks assistance. 7/8 The Girl in BrownWith Leo Brent in danger, the debonair detective returns to Canterbury in search of 'Alex' 8/8 Introducing AlexAll the key suspects are invited to the sleuth's home to uncover the murderer's identity.Paul Temple and the Alex Affair was first broadcast on the BBC Light Programme from 26 February to 21 May 1968.