DS Billings Mysteries

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.CASTMrs Appleby - Tanya RichBillings - David AultClarkson - Bob LawrenceDexter Thorbull - Michael EverhardJean-Luc De Brusselaere - Stefan SattlerClarence McAllister - Cody SloanThank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTClarkson - Bob LawrenceBillings - David AultFlynt - Ivan WilkinsonMadam Bovlatska - Frances Broudie-OldridgeJeremiah Rook - Luke MulloyMcMurphy - Karim KronfliThank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTFlora - Flloyd KennedyBillings - David AultRosie - Sally SwiftGuntz - Aubrey ParsonsClarkson - Bob LawrenceJack - Sarah BowersFlynt - Ivan WilkinsonMcAllister - Andrew BissThank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTBillings - David AultDesk Sergeant - Tim KeoghRachel Kemp - Tanya RichClarkson - Bob LawrenceJack - Sarah BowersFlynt - Ivan WilkinsonMiss Carew - Sally SwiftCook - Flloyd KennedyWilly Guntz - Aubrey ParsonsMrs Dunne-Smythe - Sarah BowersEugene - Luke MulloyAlice - Nicky PatrickMr Dunne-Smythe - Karim KronfliMrs Appleby - Tanya RichYoung Man in the Park - Cody SloanThank you for your donations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsShaun Medum as Desk Sergeant/Clerk/Oswald CrookeKarim Kronfli as McMurphy/Jonas CransonMatt Sykes as SebastianMike Young as Barnabas CrookeAubrey Parsons as Lord PalmerSarah Bowers as the Nurse/Mrs Clarkson/JimmyAnthony Hewson as JacobsTanya Rich as Mrs Jacobs/Mrs ApplebyLaura Mirsky as Mrs ForesterBob Lawrence as ClarksonThank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsShaun Medum as Desk Sergeant/Clerk/Oswald CrookeKarim Kronfli as McMurphy/Jonas CransonMatt Sykes as SebastianMike Young as Barnabas CrookeAubrey Parsons as Lord PalmerSarah Bowers as the Nurse/Mrs Clarkson/JimmyAnthony Hewson as JacobsTanya Rich as Mrs Jacobs/Mrs ApplebyLaura Mirsky as Mrs ForesterBob Lawrence as ClarksonThank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsSarah Bowers as NancyLaura Mirsky as Cecilia ForesterMike Young as the PrisonGuard/Al Bull/Barnabas CrookeMatt Sykes as SebastianBob Lawrence as ClarksonAnthony Hewston as JacobsTanya Rich as Mrs ApplebyKarim Kronfli as DI WrightLuke Mulloy as DC CooperIvan Wilkinson as Arthur EtherbridgeShaun Mendum as Oswald CrookeThank you for your support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsIvan Wilkinson as Edmund Pringle/Brother MartinMike Young as the Whitehaven Desk SergeantAubrey Parsons as Inspector Blunt/the PriorShaun Mendum as PC GoodthwaiteMatt Sykes as SebastianThank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsAubrey Parsons as the VicarDavid Holmes as Angus McVeyMike Young as Man in bar 1Luke Mulloy as Manin bar 2Sarah Bowers as the BarmaidSally Swift as Lorna LochraneFlloyd Kennedy as Woman in barThank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsSarah Bowers as NancyLaura Mirsky as Mrs ForesterKarim Kronfli as Mr ForesterMatt Sykes as SebastianTanya Rich as Mrs DrewAnthony Hewson as JacobsBob Lawrence as ClarksonJack Butler as Clement PercyAmbrose Parsons as the UncleShaun Mendum as the Desk SergeantThank you for your donations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsBob Lawrence as ClarksonIvan Wilkinson as Ferguson and Arthur EtherbridgeLuke Mulloy as Green and Jeremiah RookShaun Mendum as Desk Sergeant and CharlieAnthony Hewson as JacobsTanya Rich as Mrs HyungeSarah Bowers as Lady PalmerAubrey Parsons as PassengerMike Young as Al BullThank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTLuke Mulloy as Jeremiah RookDavid Ault as BillingsBob Lawrence as ClarksonAnthony Hewson as JacobsSarah Bowers as Lady Palmer/Jack/JanieIvan Wilkinson as Arthur EtherbridgeMatt Sykes as SebastianAubrey Parsons as Mr CrickshawThank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.CASTDavid Ault as BillingsBob Lawrence as ClarksonSarah Bowers as JackMike Young as DwightTanya Rich as Mrs ApplebyLaura Mirsky as Mrs ForesterKarim Kronfli as Mr ForesterMatt Sykes as SebastianThank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Warning: contains scenes which some listeners might find upsetting*** The year is 1888 Detective Sergeant John Billings has been sent to a remote house in the Yorkshire Moors to investigate the suspicious death of Roger Thornton, a young man who seemed to have everything to live for. He gets a frosty reception from the lady of the house and her rag-tag collection of domestic staff who try to put him off the scent, but as Billings delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers hidden passions, bitter rivalries and a truth so dark and sinister, it will shock you to the core. Fusing Gothic romanticism and fin-de-siecle melodrama, 'Death Takes A Lover' is a chilling entry into a world which some may not want to enter, but if you do, don't say you haven't been warned...Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Warning: contains scenes which some listeners might find upsetting***The year is 1888Detective Sergeant John Billings has been sent to a remote house in the Yorkshire Moors to investigate the suspicious death of Roger Thornton, a young man who seemed to have everything to live for.He gets a frosty reception from the lady of the house and her rag-tag collection of domestic staff who try to put him off the scent, but as Billings delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers hidden passions, bitter rivalries and a truth so dark and sinister, it will shock you to the core.Fusing Gothic romanticism and fin-de-siecle melodrama, 'Death Takes A Lover' is a chilling entry into a world which some may not want to enter, but if you do, don't say you haven't been warned...Thank you for you donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Warning: contains scenes which some listeners might find upsetting***The year is 1888Detective Sergeant John Billings has been sent to a remote house in the Yorkshire Moors to investigate the suspicious death of Roger Thornton, a young man who seemed to have everything to live for.He gets a frosty reception from the lady of the house and her rag-tag collection of domestic staff who try to put him off the scent, but as Billings delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers hidden passions, bitter rivalries and a truth so dark and sinister, it will shock you to the core.Fusing Gothic romanticism and fin-de-siecle melodrama, 'Death Takes A Lover' is a chilling entry into a world which some may not want to enter, but if you do, don't say you haven't been warned...Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Warning: contains scenes which some listeners might find upsetting***The year is 1888Detective Sergeant John Billings has been sent to a remote house in the Yorkshire Moors to investigate the suspicious death of Roger Thornton, a young man who seemed to have everything to live for.He gets a frosty reception from the lady of the house and her rag-tag collection of domestic staff who try to put him off the scent, but as Billings delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers hidden passions, bitter rivalries and a truth so dark and sinister, it will shock you to the core.Fusing Gothic romanticism and fin-de-siecle melodrama, 'Death Takes A Lover' is a chilling entry into a world which some may not want to enter, but if you do, don't say you haven't been warned...Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Warning: contains scenes which some listeners might find disturbing***The year is 1888​Detective Sergeant John Billings has been sent to a remote house in the Yorkshire Moors to investigate the suspicious death of Roger Thornton, a young man who seemed to have everything to live for.He gets a frosty reception from the lady of the house and her rag-tag collection of domestic staff who try to put him off the scent, but as Billings delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers hidden passions, bitter rivalries and a truth so dark and sinister, it will shock you to the core.Fusing Gothic romanticism and fin-de-siecle melodrama, 'Death Takes A Lover' is a chilling entry into a world which some may not want to enter, but if you do, don't say you haven't been warned...Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Warning: contains scenes which some listeners might find upsetting***The year is 1888​Detective Sergeant John Billings has been sent to a remote house in the Yorkshire Moors to investigate the suspicious death of Roger Thornton, a young man who seemed to have everything to live for.He gets a frosty reception from the lady of the house and her rag-tag collection of domestic staff who try to put him off the scent, but as Billings delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers hidden passions, bitter rivalries and a truth so dark and sinister, it will shock you to the core.Fusing Gothic romanticism and fin-de-siecle melodrama, 'Death Takes A Lover' is a chilling entry into a world which some may not want to enter, but if you do, don't say you haven't been warned...Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Warning: contains scenes which some listeners may find disturbing***The year is 1888​Detective Sergeant John Billings has been sent to a remote house in the Yorkshire Moors to investigate the suspicious death of Roger Thornton, a young man who seemed to have everything to live for.He gets a frosty reception from the lady of the house and her rag-tag collection of domestic staff who try to put him off the scent, but as Billings delves deeper into their lives, he uncovers hidden passions, bitter rivalries and a truth so dark and sinister, it will shock you to the core.Fusing Gothic romanticism and fin-de-siecle melodrama, 'Death Takes A Lover' is a chilling entry into a world which some may not want to enter, but if you do, don't say you haven't been warned...Thank you for your donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.