What happens
Clyde Croydon, a dancer, learns that his partner and wife Marie wants to leave him for Ricky, a younger dancer. Their nightclub act is popular, but their marriage has grown strained. Clyde is told by a theatrical agent, Stanley Craig, that Ricky could replace him as Marie's partner. Clyde's anger and jealousy grow as he confronts Marie about the flowers Ricky has been sending her. The episode is part of the radio series The Whistler, which is narrated by a mysterious figure who promises tales from the shadows. The story is told in a moody, suspenseful style.
A nightclub in a city, a theatrical agent's office, and a penthouse apartment.
Characters: Clyde Croydon, Marie Croydon, Ricky, Stanley Craig
Listen for: Clyde's growing jealousy toward Marie and Ricky, and the agent Stanley Craig's involvement in the couple's dance career.
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.