Dick Barton Special Agent

[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by mileshawk56

Dick Barton was I think just post war about late 1945/46 BBC Radio, the Light program 15minutes and around 5.15pm or 5.45pm ?? maybe got the times wrong. It was considered in our circles as a bit over the top!! We were braught up on Paul Temple with his brave and resourceful wife 'Steve' who predated Dick Barton 1944ish? I stand to be corrected on dates and times. Chris.S

I remember listening to the original programs. The music to start the program was very upbeat for the times.--

[wraymond]

I think you are correct given the colour. It surprises me that the film makers knew even then how to avoid swear filters. These days he would be named Rick and with a nickname 'Baker'.

[mileshawk56]

It was before the days of "moral compass" just did right and wrong.Chris.S

[wraymond]

These days my moral compass is dizzy. The biggest problems are the total abandonment of morality and the language used to express dialogue. I wouldn't call that progress and it is the only reason I'm glad our two girls 'left home' before everything blew up.