Trueman and Riley
The Complete BBC Radio Crime Drama
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Narrated by:
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Robert Daws
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Full Cast
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Duncan Preston
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By:
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Brian Thompson
About this listen
All 18 episodes of the BBC Radio series featuring bickering detective duo Trueman and Riley
DI Trueman and DS Riley are reluctant partners in crime-fighting, paired up after high-flyer Trueman suffered a nervous breakdown that left him struggling to get back on his feet. Working with Riley isn’t exactly what the doctor ordered – but the sergeant turns out to be much more of a help than a hindrance when it comes to cracking cases.
First broadcast as Trueman in 2002, the pilot episode centres around a student found shot dead next to a bag of cocaine. Renamed Trueman and Riley, Series 1 opens with the detectives relocated from Hull to Leeds, where they probe a man’s disappearance en route to a secret new job in Vanished.
Written by BAFTA-winning dramatist Brian B Thompson, this smart, entertaining crime drama stars Robert Daws as Trueman and Duncan Preston as Riley.
Written by Brian B Thompson
Produced and directed by Toby Swift and Jenny Stevens
Trueman
Angel Heights
Sir James Huntley – Michael Cochrane
Helen Turner – Sammy Dobson
Keith Fletcher – Gerard McDermott
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 15 July 2005
The Road to Hull
Frank Stuart – Henry Goodman
Terry Stuart – Harry Myers
Annabelle – Jo Theaker
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 22 July 2005
High Windows
Jimmy McEwan – Gerard Kelly
Kate Saunders – Susan Penhaligon
Phoebe Beresford – Naomi Kerbel
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 29 July 2005
Trueman and Riley
Vanished
Janie Tully – Amy Robbins
Nick Tully – John Dougal
Barmaid – Rachel Bavidge
First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 8 January 2008
Story
David – Anthony Glennon
Harriet – Jasmine Callan
Aaron – Paul Richard Biggin
First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 9 January 2008
Bond
Karen – Rachel Bavidge
Bill – Paul Rider
Gerard – Mark Straker
Jane – Christine Kavanagh
Receptionist – Anthony Glennon
First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 10 January 2008
Speed
Frank Butters – Sam Dale
Melanie – Christine Kavanagh
Eric Simonelli – John Dougal
Inez – Miranda Keeling
Svetlana – Jasmine Callan
First broadcast on BBC Radio 7, 11 January 2008
The Road to Nowhere
With Laura Molyneux, Hannah Storey, Malcolm Tierney, Benjamin Askew and Matt Addis
First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 16 March 2009
The Three Degrees
With Jonathan Tafler, Caroline Guthrie and Paul Rider
First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 17 March 2009
A Man’s World
With Benjamin Askew, Caroline Guthrie, Lizzy Watts, Stephen Critchlow, Janice Acquah and Stephen Hogan
First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 18 March 2009
The Other Chic
With Melanie Kilburn and Philip Fox
First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 19 March 2009
Love Bytes
With Rebecca Manley, Matt Addis, Malcolm Tierney, Stephen Critchlow, Benjamin Askew, Jonathan Tafler, Lizzy Watts and Paul Rider
First broadcast BBC Radio 7, 20 March 2009
Every Dog Has His Day
Sally – Katherine Dow
Blyton Brandon – Harry Livingstone
Patrick Makin – Gerard McDermott
Track Announcer – James Lailey
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 26 March 2012
Angel Delight
Angel – Tracy Wiles
David Farr – Peter Hamilton Dyer
Martin Beer – Don Gilet
Ophelia Nuts – Susie Riddell
Cafe Owner – Harry Livingstone
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 27 March 2012
Family Business
Bill – Gerard McDermott
Charlie – David Hargreaves
Dermot – James Lailey
Sandra – Christine Absalom
Waitress – Tracy Wiles
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 28 March 2012
Green Machine
Terry – Don Gilet
Jenny – Susie Riddell
Tyler – Tom Meredith
Mr Eagle – James Lailey
Woman – Christine Absalom
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 29 March 2012
Home Truths
Sue Stokes – Lorraine Ashbourne
Becki – Holly Matthews
PC – Harry Livingstone
First broadcast BBC Radio 4 Extra, 30 March 2012
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- Fifigoldstar
- 12-09-20
Gentle Northern Genius
Having listened to episodes on BBC sounds it was to my great delight the whole series is here on Audible. These two characters are so well written & acted & the gentle humour & social comment interweaves seamlessly without you even realising. More please, otherwise I’m going to miss them!
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- Linda
- 30-07-20
Took me a while to get into this one
But well worth persevering The cases themselves aren't particularly exciting but the banter between our two detectives is excellent. An enjoyable listen.
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- Phoebe
- 27-06-20
Hilarious and gripping - a must listen!
I loved the series on Radio 4, just as entertaining and witty as I remembered.
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- alanjbell
- 20-01-21
Good Detective story
two excellent actors in lighthearted Detective stories perfect for easylistening put feet up and listen
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- Mr
- 07-07-21
Great bedtime listening.
Not over dramatic,,,,just solid Northern mysteries for all to enjoy. The relationship between Trueman and Riley is both amusing and touching. The stories are simple and believable and they provoke thought into human nature. Not just for us up North...a great listen for Southerners alike!!!! A grand Audio book.
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- Demonica
- 09-06-20
Great series
Really enjoyed the build up of the relationship between Trueman and Riley. Duncan Preston remains a joy, especially with a cheeky reference to Dinner Ladies. Thoroughly enjoyable and great value for the whole set. Loved it
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- Louise Bookmarks and Stages
- 22-12-21
Excellent Crime Stories
This series is highly entertaining and fantastically performed by Robert Daws and Duncan Preston. Their characters are both police and each episode has a different crime to solve. There's humour, poignancy and the world of work and friendships. Each episode is under an hour, which is just a perfect amount of time.
Brian B. Thompson is known for Byker Grove and he has also done a great job in writing Trueman and Riley, bringing their lives, both working and personal together to create these entertaining episodes. Even though there is much humour, there are also some pretty hard-hitting themes too. This is most definitely worth a listen.
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- Mrs
- 12-07-20
Good Fun
If you want a decent set of short stories that aren't too taxing then this for you.
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- Nick
- 20-01-21
Amusing cosy crime
Good banter between the two main characters. Did begin to lose its sparkle towards the end of the series but enjoyable non the less. The episodes were cut down to 27 minutes a few episodes into the series which I think was about the right length. Well acted.
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- Karlg
- 13-11-21
Excellent read
Excellent read would recommend this title for anyone to listen enjoyed every chapter cast was amazing
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