The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama

Welcome to The Whistler: Classic Radio Drama, featuring the complete collection of this iconic suspense series that captivated audiences from 1942 to 1955.
The Whistler was a unique radio series where a mysterious narrator, known only as "The Whistler," would introduce stories of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances. Each episode began with his haunting 13-note whistle and the chilling words: "I am the Whistler, and I know many things, for I walk by night."
These tales of suspense, murder, and psychological drama featured stories of greed, jealousy, revenge, and the dark corners of the human psyche. What made The Whistler special was its focus on the criminal's perspective, often revealing the perpetrator's thoughts and motivations as their carefully laid plans inevitably unraveled.
Join us for this comprehensive collection of classic radio drama, meticulously restored and presented for modern listeners who appreciate timeless storytelling and masterful suspense.

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Episodes

Episode 344: Tell Tale Brand

Monday Dec 30, 2024

Monday Dec 30, 2024

In this episode of The Whistler, Mark Melville arrives in the small western community of Eagle's Nest and proposes organizing a frontier week to revive the town's fortunes. He becomes involved with a woman named Helen, who is engaged to Jim Betterly. As tensions rise, Helen is found murdered and suspicion falls on an unknown stranger. However, a surprising turn of events reveals an unexpected truth and a shocking revelation about Mark Melville's involvement in the murder.

Episode 345: Shakedown

Tuesday Dec 31, 2024

Tuesday Dec 31, 2024

In this episode, lifeguard Marty Lindquist finds himself in a precarious situation when he saves the wife of the Pelican Bay Inn owner, Harry Evans, from drowning. As he tries to take advantage of the situation and blackmail Evans, he discovers a dark truth about the couple's dysfunctional relationship. The unfolding events lead to a surprising twist involving an attempted murder and a dramatic intervention by the police.

Episode 346: Impulse

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025

Wednesday Jan 01, 2025

In this episode of The Whistler, Christopher Daniels, a professor of English, finds himself at a crossroads, struggling with a decision that will change his life. When a chance encounter with an old friend leads to a case of mistaken identity and a tragic event, Christopher must navigate through a web of deception, guilt, and love to find his way back to the life he left behind.

Episode 347: All Damage Covered

Thursday Jan 02, 2025

Thursday Jan 02, 2025

In this episode of The Whistler, a nightclub singer named Maxine is plagued by thoughts of killing her invalid husband, Charlie. After a fire breaks out at her home, she encounters a man in a pinstripe suit, leading to a confrontation at a train station. As the situation unfolds, it becomes clear that there are ulterior motives at play, and the truth behind the incidents is revealed through unexpected circumstances.

Friday Jan 03, 2025

In this episode, James Matthews, an American working in Mexico City, feels trapped in a loveless marriage with his wealthy wife, Rose. Hoping to gain independence by investing in a business deal with Mallard Gunther, James tries to secure a large sum of money from Rose. However, his attempts are complicated when Rose becomes infatuated with a fictional character, George Turner, in an effort to make James jealous. As tensions rise and manipulative plans are set in motion, a shocking turn of events leads to a tragic outcome.

Episode 349: Last Curtain

Sunday Jan 05, 2025

Sunday Jan 05, 2025

In this episode of The Whistler, opera singer Oriane Donati finds herself embroiled in a tangled web of love and betrayal, where her personal and professional life collide. Amidst deceit and heartbreak, Oriane is consumed by a desperate desire for revenge, leading to a shocking turn of events that threatens to change everything.

Episode 350: Ticket to Paris

Monday Jan 06, 2025

Monday Jan 06, 2025

In this gripping episode of The Whistler, titled 'Ticket to Paris,' the story follows Madeline, a young woman working at an old bookshop, as she struggles to escape the man who is intent on killing her. When she discovers a man searching her room, she confronts him, but the situation takes a deadly turn. As she seeks help from a journalist named Alan Tennyson, she becomes entangled in a web of deceit and intrigue, leading to unexpected revelations about her past and the true identity of a dangerous man from her history. Ultimately, the episode takes a shocking turn as Madeline's attempts to secure a ticket to Paris lead to unforeseen consequences and unexpected revelations.

Episode 351: Grave Secret

Tuesday Jan 07, 2025

Tuesday Jan 07, 2025

Harriet Eldridge's carefully planned life takes a dark turn when her hidden secrets and a past murder resurface. With the unexpected return of a man from Australia and the arrival of his niece, Valerie Hinton, Harriet's world unravels as she desperately manipulates her weak-willed brother Melvin to get rid of Valerie. However, after a series of events, including Melvin's growing reluctance and Valerie's unexpected murder, Harriet's past deeds are revealed in a shocking turn of events, leading to a chilling revelation and an unsettling twist of fate.

Episode 353: Search for Maxine

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025

In this episode, Ted Pomeroy is faced with a dilemma after a sudden confrontation leads to a fatal incident. With the realization of what he's done overwhelming him, Ted must find a way to escape unnoticed and eliminate any evidence of his involvement. His urgent search for Maxine, who overheard the deadly encounter, propels him into a tense and haunting encounter, eventually leading to an unexpected turn of events at the hospital.

Episode 354: Death of Mr Penny

Thursday Jan 09, 2025

Thursday Jan 09, 2025

In this episode, Mr. Penny is secretly blackmailing Fred's wife, Barbara, with incriminating letters, and Fred's attempt to poison Mr. Penny backfires. Instead, Mr. Penny falls to his death. Barbara is relieved that the incriminating evidence supposedly held by Mr. Penny will never be found, as Fred reassures her while hiding the truth about Mr. Penny's demise.

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