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"Cat and Mouse Game," a radio play by R.D. Wingfield, unfolds a thrilling narrative centered on the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy woman. The plot implicates her husband as the prime suspect. However, the investigation itself becomes a suspenseful affair, as authority figures clash and secrets unravel.
The story is driven by compelling performances, particularly from Hugh Burden, who plays Robinson, and Michael Kilgarriff, as John Crampton. Other notable characters include Gerry Landers, played by Jill Shilling, and Arnold, portrayed by Wilfrid Carter. The narrative arc is intensively filled with tense dialogue and confrontations, as exemplified by a moment when Robinson confronts a blunt inspector who has intruded rudely into his space.
Wingfield, best known for his "Inspector Frost" novels and series starring David Jason, crafted "Cat and Mouse Game" as one of his many clever radio plays. His radio dramas are characterized by sharp dialogue, meticulous character development, and unexpected plot twists. In "Cat and Mouse Game," Wingfield utilizes his knack for creating intricate mysteries to keep the audience guessing till the very end.
The radio play was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1971 and was produced by David H. Godfrey. This production remains an engaging example of Wingfield's ability to craft taut, thrilling stories for radio.