What happens
Arnold Bolt, a wealthy businessman, and his wife Evelyn raise their son Edward, whose crippling illness leads Arnold to desperate measures to secure his future. The episode is an adaptation of the Lux Radio Theatre production, first broadcast on June 18, 1951, with Walter Pidgeon as Arnold and Deborah Kerr as Evelyn. The story follows Arnold's business ventures and the difficult choices he makes in pursuit of his son's wellbeing, as the family's fortunes and relationships come under strain over the years.
London and Paris, early-to-mid twentieth century, including a London furniture business, a boarding school called Grangery, and a Swiss clinic
Characters: Arnold Bolt, Evelyn Bolt, Edward Bolt, Harry Simpkins, Dr. Kedenai, Dr. Larry Woodhope, Mr. Henry
Listen for: Arnold's argument with Mr. Henry at Grangery School, and his conversation with Dr. Woodhope about Edward
Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.