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3. I'd Like to Hear Him Squeal

Post-war Vienna: Rollo Martins is desperate to clear the name of his dead friend, Harry Lime. Read by Samuel West.

In a snow-bound postwar Vienna, writer Rollo Martins is still the on hunt for evidence to clear Harry Lime’s name.

But the web of lies and deceit surrounding his old friend’s death is growing ever more intricate.…

And who is the mysterious third man, said to be present at Harry's death?

Samuel West reads from the classic Graham Greene novella that inspired one of the most acclaimed films of all time, starring Orson Welles.

Abridged by Richard Hamilton.

Music from the original soundtrack written and performed by Anton Karas.

Producer: Justine Willett

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2016

8 days left to listen

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 22 May 2025 01:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Sam West
Author Graham Greene
Abridger Richard Hamilton
Producer Justine Willett

Broadcasts

  • Wed 29 Jun 2016 22:45
  • Wed 11 Dec 2019 14:00
  • Thu 12 Dec 2019 02:00
  • Wed 21 May 2025 06:45
  • Wed 21 May 2025 11:45
  • Wed 21 May 2025 17:45
  • Thu 22 May 2025 01:45