DS Billings Mysteries

Olivier Bosman

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DS Billings Mysteries

Detective Sergeant John Billings has risen swiftly through the ranks to become one of Scotland Yard's youngest detectives, but in his private life he struggles with the demons of loneliness and morphine addiction. In these full length mysteries he will lead you on a thrilling journey into the darkest recesses of Victorian society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 HR. AGO

Something Sinister 4

On the 21st of November 1890, Julius Dunne-Smythe – a wealthy coffee manufacturer – his wife, his sister in law and his butler creep quietly out of their home in the middle of the night, sneak into a carriage and drive off, never to be seen again. When a few weeks later Dunne-Smythe’s business partner discovers some discrepancies in the company’s book keeping, Dunne-Smythe is suspected of embezzling the company and running away. The case is swiftly handed over to Detective Sergeant John Billings of Scotland Yard. As Billings delves deeper into the case, he finds that all the clues to the mysterious disappearance lead back to one man; the enigmatic German butler who had recently been employed by Dunne-Smythe. The butler appears to have had a disproportionate amount of influence on the family. After looking into the butler’s past, Billings discovers a dark and disturbing secret which may well put the lives of Dunne-Smythe and his relatives in danger. What initially seemed like a simple case of theft, now looks like something far more sinister. CAST Mrs Appleby - Tanya Rich Billings - David Ault Clarkson - Bob Lawrence Dexter Thorbull - Michael Everhard Jean-Luc De Brusselaere - Stefan Sattler Clarence McAllister - Cody Sloan Thank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
6 DAYS AGO

Something Sinister 3

On the 21st of November 1890, Julius Dunne-Smythe – a wealthy coffee manufacturer – his wife, his sister in law and his butler creep quietly out of their home in the middle of the night, sneak into a carriage and drive off, never to be seen again. When a few weeks later Dunne-Smythe’s business partner discovers some discrepancies in the company’s book keeping, Dunne-Smythe is suspected of embezzling the company and running away. The case is swiftly handed over to Detective Sergeant John Billings of Scotland Yard. As Billings delves deeper into the case, he finds that all the clues to the mysterious disappearance lead back to one man; the enigmatic German butler who had recently been employed by Dunne-Smythe. The butler appears to have had a disproportionate amount of influence on the family. After looking into the butler’s past, Billings discovers a dark and disturbing secret which may well put the lives of Dunne-Smythe and his relatives in danger. What initially seemed like a simple case of theft, now looks like something far more sinister. CAST Clarkson - Bob Lawrence Billings - David Ault Flynt - Ivan Wilkinson Madam Bovlatska - Frances Broudie-Oldridge Jeremiah Rook - Luke Mulloy McMurphy - Karim Kronfli Thank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 min
OCT 26

Something Sinister 2

On the 21st of November 1890, Julius Dunne-Smythe – a wealthy coffee manufacturer – his wife, his sister in law and his butler creep quietly out of their home in the middle of the night, sneak into a carriage and drive off, never to be seen again. When a few weeks later Dunne-Smythe’s business partner discovers some discrepancies in the company’s book keeping, Dunne-Smythe is suspected of embezzling the company and running away. The case is swiftly handed over to Detective Sergeant John Billings of Scotland Yard. As Billings delves deeper into the case, he finds that all the clues to the mysterious disappearance lead back to one man; the enigmatic German butler who had recently been employed by Dunne-Smythe. The butler appears to have had a disproportionate amount of influence on the family. After looking into the butler’s past, Billings discovers a dark and disturbing secret which may well put the lives of Dunne-Smythe and his relatives in danger. What initially seemed like a simple case of theft, now looks like something far more sinister. CAST Flora - Flloyd Kennedy Billings - David Ault Rosie - Sally Swift Guntz - Aubrey Parsons Clarkson - Bob Lawrence Jack - Sarah Bowers Flynt - Ivan Wilkinson McAllister - Andrew Biss Thank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 min
OCT 19

Something Sinister 1

On the 21st of November 1890, Julius Dunne-Smythe – a wealthy coffee manufacturer – his wife, his sister in law and his butler creep quietly out of their home in the middle of the night, sneak into a carriage and drive off, never to be seen again. When a few weeks later Dunne-Smythe’s business partner discovers some discrepancies in the company’s book keeping, Dunne-Smythe is suspected of embezzling the company and running away. The case is swiftly handed over to Detective Sergeant John Billings of Scotland Yard. As Billings delves deeper into the case, he finds that all the clues to the mysterious disappearance lead back to one man; the enigmatic German butler who had recently been employed by Dunne-Smythe. The butler appears to have had a disproportionate amount of influence on the family. After looking into the butler’s past, Billings discovers a dark and disturbing secret which may well put the lives of Dunne-Smythe and his relatives in danger. What initially seemed like a simple case of theft, now looks like something far more sinister. CAST Billings - David Ault Desk Sergeant - Tim Keogh Rachel Kemp - Tanya Rich Clarkson - Bob Lawrence Jack - Sarah Bowers Flynt - Ivan Wilkinson Miss Carew - Sally Swift Cook - Flloyd Kennedy Willy Guntz - Aubrey Parsons Mrs Dunne-Smythe - Sarah Bowers Eugene - Luke Mulloy Alice - Nicky Patrick Mr Dunne-Smythe - Karim Kronfli Mrs Appleby - Tanya Rich Young Man in the Park - Cody Sloan Thank you for your donations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
SEP 16

The Ornamental Hermit 9

The year is 1890. Detective Sergeant John Billings is an honest and hard working man who has risen swiftly through the ranks to become one of Scotland Yard's youngest detectives. But in his private life he struggles with the demons of loneliness and morphine addiction. While Scotland Yard is in the midst of foiling a Russian counterfeiting operation, Billings is asked to investigate the cold blooded murder of Lord Palmer. The main suspect is a rough looking vagrant called Brendan Lochrane who was employed by Lord Palmer to live as an 'ornamental hermit' in a grotto in his estate. When Billings visits Lochrane in his holding cell, he is moved by the look in the man's eyes. This is not the 'Wild Man' the press have made him out to be. Lochrane is mute, docile and unresponsive. A gut feeling leads Billings to suspect that the man is being framed. But who is framing him? And why? Billings travels the length and breadth of Britain investigating the case. As he pieces together the fragments of Lochrane's extraordinary life, he slowly finds himself becoming embroiled in a web of corruption and deceit which goes right to the heart of Scotland Yard. 'The Ornamental Hermit' is a thrilling mystery which leads the listener on a colourful journey into Victorian England. CAST David Ault as Billings Shaun Medum as Desk Sergeant/Clerk/Oswald Crooke Karim Kronfli as McMurphy/Jonas Cranson Matt Sykes as Sebastian Mike Young as Barnabas Crooke Aubrey Parsons as Lord Palmer Sarah Bowers as the Nurse/Mrs Clarkson/Jimmy Anthony Hewson as Jacobs Tanya Rich as Mrs Jacobs/Mrs Appleby Laura Mirsky as Mrs Forester Bob Lawrence as Clarkson Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35 min
SEP 15

The Ornamental Hermit 8

The year is 1890. Detective Sergeant John Billings is an honest and hard working man who has risen swiftly through the ranks to become one of Scotland Yard's youngest detectives. But in his private life he struggles with the demons of loneliness and morphine addiction. While Scotland Yard is in the midst of foiling a Russian counterfeiting operation, Billings is asked to investigate the cold blooded murder of Lord Palmer. The main suspect is a rough looking vagrant called Brendan Lochrane who was employed by Lord Palmer to live as an 'ornamental hermit' in a grotto in his estate. When Billings visits Lochrane in his holding cell, he is moved by the look in the man's eyes. This is not the 'Wild Man' the press have made him out to be. Lochrane is mute, docile and unresponsive. A gut feeling leads Billings to suspect that the man is being framed. But who is framing him? And why? Billings travels the length and breadth of Britain investigating the case. As he pieces together the fragments of Lochrane's extraordinary life, he slowly finds himself becoming embroiled in a web of corruption and deceit which goes right to the heart of Scotland Yard. 'The Ornamental Hermit' is a thrilling mystery which leads the listener on a colourful journey into Victorian England. CAST David Ault as Billings Shaun Medum as Desk Sergeant/Clerk/Oswald Crooke Karim Kronfli as McMurphy/Jonas Cranson Matt Sykes as Sebastian Mike Young as Barnabas Crooke Aubrey Parsons as Lord Palmer Sarah Bowers as the Nurse/Mrs Clarkson/Jimmy Anthony Hewson as Jacobs Tanya Rich as Mrs Jacobs/Mrs Appleby Laura Mirsky as Mrs Forester Bob Lawrence as Clarkson Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min
SEP 14

The Ornamental Hermit 7

The year is 1890. Detective Sergeant John Billings is an honest and hard working man who has risen swiftly through the ranks to become one of Scotland Yard's youngest detectives. But in his private life he struggles with the demons of loneliness and morphine addiction. While Scotland Yard is in the midst of foiling a Russian counterfeiting operation, Billings is asked to investigate the cold blooded murder of Lord Palmer. The main suspect is a rough looking vagrant called Brendan Lochrane who was employed by Lord Palmer to live as an 'ornamental hermit' in a grotto in his estate. When Billings visits Lochrane in his holding cell, he is moved by the look in the man's eyes. This is not the 'Wild Man' the press have made him out to be. Lochrane is mute, docile and unresponsive. A gut feeling leads Billings to suspect that the man is being framed. But who is framing him? And why? Billings travels the length and breadth of Britain investigating the case. As he pieces together the fragments of Lochrane's extraordinary life, he slowly finds himself becoming embroiled in a web of corruption and deceit which goes right to the heart of Scotland Yard. 'The Ornamental Hermit' is a thrilling mystery which leads the listener on a colourful journey into Victorian England. CAST David Ault as Billings Sarah Bowers as Nancy Laura Mirsky as Cecilia Forester Mike Young as the PrisonGuard/Al Bull/Barnabas Crooke Matt Sykes as Sebastian Bob Lawrence as Clarkson Anthony Hewston as Jacobs Tanya Rich as Mrs Appleby Karim Kronfli as DI Wright Luke Mulloy as DC Cooper Ivan Wilkinson as Arthur Etherbridge Shaun Mendum as Oswald Crooke Thank you for your support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 min
SEP 13

The Ornamental Hermit 6

The year is 1890. Detective Sergeant John Billings is an honest and hard working man who has risen swiftly through the ranks to become one of Scotland Yard's youngest detectives. But in his private life he struggles with the demons of loneliness and morphine addiction. While Scotland Yard is in the midst of foiling a Russian counterfeiting operation, Billings is asked to investigate the cold blooded murder of Lord Palmer. The main suspect is a rough looking vagrant called Brendan Lochrane who was employed by Lord Palmer to live as an 'ornamental hermit' in a grotto in his estate. When Billings visits Lochrane in his holding cell, he is moved by the look in the man's eyes. This is not the 'Wild Man' the press have made him out to be. Lochrane is mute, docile and unresponsive. A gut feeling leads Billings to suspect that the man is being framed. But who is framing him? And why? Billings travels the length and breadth of Britain investigating the case. As he pieces together the fragments of Lochrane's extraordinary life, he slowly finds himself becoming embroiled in a web of corruption and deceit which goes right to the heart of Scotland Yard. 'The Ornamental Hermit' is a thrilling mystery which leads the listener on a colourful journey into Victorian England. CAST David Ault as Billings Ivan Wilkinson as Edmund Pringle/Brother Martin Mike Young as the Whitehaven Desk Sergeant Aubrey Parsons as Inspector Blunt/the Prior Shaun Mendum as PC Goodthwaite Matt Sykes as Sebastian Thank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 min

Detective Sergeant John Billings has risen swiftly through the ranks to become one of Scotland Yard's youngest detectives, but in his private life he struggles with the demons of loneliness and morphine addiction. In these full length mysteries he will lead you on a thrilling journey into the darkest recesses of Victorian society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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