Paradise of Cheats
| Genre | drama serial |
|---|---|
| Running time | 60 mins[1] |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Written by | Morris West |
| Produced by | Morris West |
| Recording studio | Melbourne |
| Original release | 18 December 1949 – 1950 |
Paradise of Cheats is a 1949 Australian radio serial by Morris West.[2]
It was recorded in 15 minute episodes but during its original broadcast four of these were put together to make one hour episodes. The Herald said "Interest is well sustained because the script Is excellent."[3]
The Adelaide News said "Semi-documentary treatment helps what promises to be a better-than average thriller."[4]
The Sunday Mail called it "an excellent presentation of its kind."[5]
The series was popular and was repeated in 1953.[6]
Premise
[edit]Set in Europe, a ring of criminals circulate forged currency to interfere with the Marshall Plan.[7]
Cast
[edit]- Lloyd Berrell
- William Lloyd
- Douglas Kelly
References
[edit]- ↑ "RADIO PROGRAMMES". The Examiner (Tasmania). Vol. CVIII, no. 245. Tasmania, Australia. 23 December 1949. p. 25. Retrieved 17 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Sunday Night Crime Serial to Replace KZ's Parade". [he Age. No. 29527. Victoria, Australia. 15 December 1949. p. 1 (THE AGE RADIO SUPPLEMENT). Retrieved 17 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "What's this I hear?". The Herald. No. 22, 649. Victoria, Australia. 24 December 1949. p. 4. Retrieved 17 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "RADIO ROUNDABOUT". News. Vol. 54, no. 8, 304. South Australia. 18 March 1950. p. 5. Retrieved 17 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "RADIOPINION". Sunday Mail. No. 1627. Queensland, Australia. 2 December 1951. p. 8. Retrieved 17 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Studio News Brevities". The Age]. No. 30, 548. Victoria, Australia. 27 March 1953. p. 1 ("THE AGE" RADIO SUPPLEMENT). Retrieved 17 December 2023 – via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "RADIOPINION". Sunday Mail. No. 1627. Queensland, Australia. 2 December 1951. p. 8. Retrieved 14 March 2026 – via National Library of Australia.