Brett’s Old Time Radio Show
Hello you,
I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome to Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, broadcasting from my cosy corner of Lyme Bay in the UK.
If you love old time radio, classic radio drama, vintage mystery, and that wonderfully calm late-night feeling of slipping back into another era, you’re in the right place. Each evening, I bring you a carefully chosen classic from the golden age of radio, with a little friendly Brett chat before we settle in together.
Expect Suspense, Sherlock Holmes, Dangerous Assignment, Hancock’s Half Hour, Dad’s Army, Philo Vance, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, The Man Called X, and plenty more timeless favourites from the archives.
For many listeners, this show is part of a nightly wind-down, a chance to relax, switch off, and enjoy the comforting voices and storytelling of another time. Perfect for bedtime listening, quiet company at night, or anyone who loves classic radio, nostalgia, and a calmer end to the day.
Find more from Brett Orchard at dayslikethis.life. If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe and share it with someone who loves old time radio too.
Hello you,
I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome to Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, broadcasting from my cosy corner of Lyme Bay in the UK.
If you love old time radio, classic radio drama, vintage mystery, and that wonderfully calm late-night feeling of slipping back into another era, you’re in the right place. Each evening, I bring you a carefully chosen classic from the golden age of radio, with a little friendly Brett chat before we settle in together.
Expect Suspense, Sherlock Holmes, Dangerous Assignment, Hancock’s Half Hour, Dad’s Army, Philo Vance, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, The Man Called X, and plenty more timeless favourites from the archives.
For many listeners, this show is part of a nightly wind-down, a chance to relax, switch off, and enjoy the comforting voices and storytelling of another time. Perfect for bedtime listening, quiet company at night, or anyone who loves classic radio, nostalgia, and a calmer end to the day.
Find more from Brett Orchard at dayslikethis.life. If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe and share it with someone who loves old time radio too.
Episodes

Monday Apr 27, 2026
Brett's Old Time Radio Show Episode 1270, Suspense - A Guy Gets Lonely
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
🎙️ America’s Most Chilling Radio Drama… as Your Perfect Night-Time Listen
Hello, I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome back to Brett’s Old Time Radio Show — your nightly escape into the world of classic radio, old time stories, and timeless audio drama, from my studio overlooking the quiet waters of Lyme Bay in the UK 🌙🌊
Tonight’s episode comes from one of the greatest and most atmospheric radio series ever made: Suspense — the legendary Theatre of Thrills. Famous for its haunting storytelling, dramatic twists, and unforgettable performances, Suspense became one of America’s most loved radio dramas for good reason.
This evening’s story is Suspense - A Guy Gets Lonely — a beautifully written slice of vintage radio suspense, perfect for listeners who enjoy classic thrillers, old time radio mysteries, and those wonderfully eerie late-night productions from the golden age of broadcasting.
So whether you’re winding down for the evening, listening in bed, struggling to sleep, or simply looking for a comforting night-time companion, settle in and let the world fade for a while. There’s something very special about old radio in the dark.
If you enjoy old time radio, vintage suspense, classic audio drama, radio mysteries, and relaxing night-time listening, you’re in exactly the right place.
All links, podcast platforms and more:dayslikethis.life
Thoughts, requests, or just want to say hello:brettorchard@gmail.com
If you enjoy the show, please follow, subscribe, and share it. It really helps more listeners discover these wonderful classic radio dramas — and helps keep this nightly tradition going.
#OldTimeRadio #Suspense #ClassicRadio #RadioDrama #SleepPodcast #BedtimeListening #NightTimePodcast #GoldenAgeRadio #VintageRadio #AudioDrama #RadioMystery #ClassicSuspense #RelaxingPodcast #Nostalgia #LymeBay

Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Sunday Apr 26, 2026
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a gripping old time radio spy thriller — The Man Called X — Enough Intrigue To Fill A Book
If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of shadowy intrigue, this is a brilliant one to settle in with. Herbert Marshall stars as Ken Thurston in a classic radio espionage drama packed with secret missions, international tension, and that wonderfully rich vintage suspense that still feels sharp today.
For many listeners, Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and storytelling of another era. Tonight’s episode brings mystery, danger, and old-school spy drama, while still giving you that comforting late-night radio feel.
So whether you’re easing into Sunday night, listening with the lights low, or looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start.
Tonight’s episode: The Man Called X — Enough Intrigue To Fill A Book
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Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Saturday Apr 25, 2026
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true old time radio favourite — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — The Lorko Diamonds Matter.
If you enjoy ending the day with something sharp, atmospheric, and quietly gripping, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Johnny Dollar brings that unmistakable blend of vintage detective drama, radio noir, and clever old-school storytelling that still sounds beautifully rich all these years later.
For many listeners, Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and mysteries of another era. Tonight’s episode fits that perfectly.
So whether you’re easing into your Saturday night, having a late drink, or looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a fine one to settle in with.
Tonight’s episode: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — The Lorko Diamonds Matter
Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, vintage mystery, and calm late-night listening with Brett Orchard.
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#YoursTrulyJohnnyDollar #JohnnyDollar #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #BedtimeListening

Friday Apr 24, 2026
Friday Apr 24, 2026
Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a stylish classic radio mystery — Philo Vance: The Scarface Murder Case.
If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Philo Vance brings a very different kind of detective story — sharp, elegant, and quietly gripping, where wit and observation matter just as much as the mystery itself.
For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and storytelling of another era. Tonight’s episode fits that perfectly.
So whether you’re easing out of a busy Friday, listening with a late drink, or looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a fine one to settle in with.
Tonight’s episode: Philo Vance — The Scarface Murder Case
Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, vintage mystery, and calm late-night listening.
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#PhiloVance #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #VintageMystery #BedtimeListening #brettorchard

Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Brett's Old Time Radio Show Episode 1266, Hancock’s Half Hour — The New Secretary
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Tonight on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a true British comedy classic — Hancock’s Half Hour: The New Secretary
If you enjoy ending the day with something familiar, warm, and gently funny, this is a lovely one to settle in with. Tony Hancock is in wonderfully grumbling form, with Sid James, Bill Kerr, Kenneth Williams, and Hattie Jacques helping create that timeless old radio magic.
For many listeners, Brett Orchard's Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and spend a little time with the comforting voices of another era. Tonight’s episode fits that beautifully.
So whether you’re having a late cuppa, easing out of a busy day, or simply looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start.
Tonight’s episode: Hancock’s Half Hour — The New Secretary
Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, British comedy, and calm late-night listening.
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#HancocksHalfHour #TonyHancock #ClassicBritishComedy #OldTimeRadio #BedtimeListening #brettorchard

Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Brett's Old Time Radio Show Episode 1265, Dangerous Assignment — A Trap in Freedom House
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a classic slice of radio espionage — Dangerous Assignment: A Trap in Freedom House.
If you enjoy ending the day with something tense, atmospheric, and full of old-school intrigue, this is a cracking one to settle in with. Brian Donlevy stars as Steve Mitchell in one of the most gripping spy thrillers from the golden age of radio, with secret missions, shadowy enemies, and that wonderfully sharp vintage suspense that still holds up beautifully today.
For many listeners, Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and storytelling of another era. Tonight’s episode brings a little more edge than some, but it still has that rich, immersive old time radio magic.
So whether you’re easing out of a busy Wednesday, listening with a late drink, or looking for a little night-time company before sleep, this is a fine one to put on.
Tonight’s episode: Dangerous Assignment — A Trap in Freedom House
Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, spy thrillers, and calm late-night listening with Brett Orchard.
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#BrettOrchard #DangerousAssignment #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #BedtimeListening

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
🎙️ TONIGHT: Sherlock Holmes in Classic Old Time Radio 📻The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — a timeless golden age radio mystery on Brett’s Old Time Radio Show (Tuesday Edition)
Hey there — I’m Brett Orchard, broadcasting from the peaceful shores of Lyme Bay in the UK 🌊✨
Tonight we’re heading into the fog-drenched streets of London with one of the greatest classic radio detective dramas ever made: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Expect sharp deduction, danger in the shadows, and that unmistakable vintage radio drama atmosphere that makes late-night listening perfect.
Whether you’re a lifelong Holmes fan or brand new to old time radio, you’re in for a proper treat — a classic mystery audio drama with Holmes and Watson at their best.
🔥 Tonight’s episode: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — The Adventure of the Superfluous PearlClose your eyes, turn down the lights, and let the story do the rest.
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#SherlockHolmes #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #ClassicRadioDrama #GoldenAgeRadio #RadioDrama #ClassicMystery #DetectiveMystery #VintageRadio #AudioDrama #AudioTheatre #HolmesAndWatson #CozyMystery #ClassicDetective

Monday Apr 20, 2026
Brett's Old Time Radio Show Episode 1263, Suspense - The Taming of the Beast
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
🎙️ America’s Most Chilling Radio Drama… as Your Perfect Night-Time Listen
Hello, I’m Brett Orchard, and welcome back to Brett’s Old Time Radio Show — your nightly escape into the world of classic radio, old time stories, and timeless audio drama, from my studio overlooking the quiet waters of Lyme Bay in the UK 🌙🌊
Tonight’s episode comes from one of the greatest and most atmospheric radio series ever made: Suspense — the legendary Theatre of Thrills. Famous for its haunting storytelling, dramatic twists, and unforgettable performances, Suspense became one of America’s most loved radio dramas for good reason.
This evening’s story is Suspense - The Taming of the Beast — a beautifully written slice of vintage radio suspense, perfect for listeners who enjoy classic thrillers, old time radio mysteries, and those wonderfully eerie late-night productions from the golden age of broadcasting.
So whether you’re winding down for the evening, listening in bed, struggling to sleep, or simply looking for a comforting night-time companion, settle in and let the world fade for a while. There’s something very special about old radio in the dark.
If you enjoy old time radio, vintage suspense, classic audio drama, radio mysteries, and relaxing night-time listening, you’re in exactly the right place.
All links, podcast platforms and more:dayslikethis.life
Thoughts, requests, or just want to say hello:brettorchard@gmail.com
If you enjoy the show, please follow, subscribe, and share it. It really helps more listeners discover these wonderful classic radio dramas — and helps keep this nightly tradition going.
#OldTimeRadio #Suspense #ClassicRadio #RadioDrama #SleepPodcast #BedtimeListening #NightTimePodcast #GoldenAgeRadio #VintageRadio #AudioDrama #RadioMystery #ClassicSuspense #RelaxingPodcast #Nostalgia #LymeBay

Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Sunday Apr 19, 2026
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re winding down with a gripping old time radio spy thriller — The Man Called X: Siam Tin Deposits.
If you enjoy ending the day with something atmospheric, intelligent, and full of shadowy intrigue, this is a brilliant one to settle in with. Herbert Marshall stars as Ken Thurston in a classic radio espionage drama packed with secret missions, international tension, and that wonderfully rich vintage suspense that still feels sharp today.
For many listeners, Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and storytelling of another era. Tonight’s episode brings mystery, danger, and old-school spy drama, while still giving you that comforting late-night radio feel.
So whether you’re easing into Sunday night, listening with the lights low, or looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a very good place to start.
Tonight’s episode: The Man Called X — Siam Tin Deposits
Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, vintage espionage, and calm late-night listening with Brett Orchard.
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#TheManCalledX #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #SpyThriller #BedtimeListening

Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Tonight on Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show, we’re settling in with a true old time radio favourite — Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Valentine Matter.
If you enjoy ending the day with something sharp, atmospheric, and quietly gripping, this is a lovely one to put on tonight. Johnny Dollar brings that unmistakable blend of vintage detective drama, radio noir, and clever old-school storytelling that still sounds beautifully rich all these years later.
For many listeners, Brett Orchard’s Old Time Radio Show is part of a nightly wind-down — a chance to switch off, relax, and disappear for a while into the voices and mysteries of another era. Tonight’s episode fits that perfectly.
So whether you’re easing into your Saturday night, having a late drink, or looking for a little calm company before sleep, this is a fine one to settle in with.
Tonight’s episode: Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar — The Valentie Matter
Please follow, subscribe, and share with someone who loves classic radio, vintage mystery, and calm late-night listening with Brett Orchard.
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#YoursTrulyJohnnyDollar #JohnnyDollar #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #BedtimeListening










