The Black Museum

Ep 1

In The 22 Caliber Pistol, Orson Welles introduces a chilling tale from Scotland Yard's Black Museum. A cocktail party hosted by Vivian Davis takes a dark turn when jealousy ignites a deadly confrontation involving a .22 caliber pistol, a weapon that appears harmless yet proves le…

Ep 2

In The Center Fire, a robbery at a jewelry store turns deadly when a man is shot and killed on the street. As the police delve into the case, they uncover a tangled web of deception involving three young men, one of whom, Rod Hamilton, becomes the prime suspect despite his protes…

Ep 3

In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles introduces a bathtub that serves as the centerpiece of a sinister murder case. The narrative follows Edward Jones, a man whose charm masks dark intentions as he navigates a tangled web of relationships and deceit. After a long abs…

Ep 4

In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles introduces the chilling tale of Jim Hudson and his infamous Gladstone bag. Jim, a man leading a double life, juggles relationships with two women, Sally and Rhoda, while harboring dark secrets. When Inspector Henley examines the c…

Ep 5

In The Blood Stained Brickbat, Orson Welles introduces a chilling tale from Scotland Yard's Black Museum, where everyday objects are linked to murder. The story revolves around Anne Friskin, her older husband James, and their young handyman, Dick Terry. As Anne's kindness towards…

Ep 6

In The Brass Button, Orson Welles narrates a chilling tale of murder set in a small village. The story follows the tragic fate of Jeanette Morgan, known as the swamp girl, who is found dead after a confrontation with a soldier named Paul Ferris. As detectives piece together the e…

Ep 7

In The Weed Killer, the tranquil facade of an English village is shattered when John Ashley is accused of poisoning his wife, Helen, with arsenic. The investigation reveals a web of gossip and suspicion, as the community grapples with the implications of domestic strife and hidde…

Ep 9

In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles introduces a car tire that becomes a pivotal piece of evidence in a murder case. Two men steal a car, but their joyride takes a deadly turn when they encounter a policeman. The ensuing confrontation leads to a tragic murder, setti…

Ep 10

In The Champagne Glass, Orson Welles introduces the audience to Colonel Harry Reed and his wife, Elizabeth, who celebrate her recovery from a mental breakdown with champagne. However, their seemingly happy reunion is overshadowed by a looming threat as the Colonel's dealings in r…

Ep 11

In this episode of The Black Museum, a seemingly ordinary claw hammer is linked to a shocking crime. A young handyman named James Knight visits Mrs. Golden under the pretense of offering home repairs, but his true intentions are far more sinister. As he attempts to extort money f…

Ep 12

In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles narrates a chilling tale of murder involving a man named Thomas Regan, who is discovered dead in a hotel room. As detectives inspect the scene, they uncover various clues, including a door key that does not belong to the victim, s…

Ep 13

In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles recounts the grim tale of Walter Hoffman Piewski, a notorious criminal known as the Pike. Piewski's life of petty crime escalates into murder when he uses a tartan scarf, a seemingly trivial object, to strangle a post office van d…

Ep 14

In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles presents a chilling narrative centered on four small bottles that hold a dark secret. Set in the Edwardian era, the story revolves around Oscar Stone, a wealthy husband who believes in unconventional marital arrangements, and his…

Ep 15

In A French-English Dictionary, Orson Welles explores the dark narrative of Jules Gomesch, a French inventor who falls in love with Betty Brown while vacationing in southern France. Their summer romance takes a sinister turn when Betty returns to her husband, Al, leading to jealo…

Ep 16

In The Black Museum episode titled The Receipt, a police constable is found dead on a quiet Essex road, shot multiple times. Inspector Manson and Sergeant Wright from Scotland Yard are called to investigate the murder, which quickly reveals a connection to a stolen car and two su…