The Black Museum

Ep 18

In The Hammerhead, Orson Welles takes listeners into the depths of Scotland Yard's Black Museum, where everyday objects become symbols of murder. The story begins with Inspector Church investigating the mysterious disappearances of women, leading him to a disturbing discovery tie…

Ep 19

In The Jack Handle, Orson Welles narrates a gripping tale set against the backdrop of wartime London. The story revolves around Private Tom Bennett, who becomes entangled in a murder case after a night out with Gracie Harwell, a singer in a dimly lit café. When a robbery goes wro…

Ep 20

In A Jar of Acid, Orson Welles narrates a grim tale from the Black Museum, where everyday objects are linked to murder. The story revolves around two widows, Mrs. Regan and Mrs. Lansbury, who become enamored with the charming Mr. Hart. Their seemingly innocent dinners take a dark…

Ep 21

In this chilling episode of The Black Museum, a khaki handkerchief becomes a symbol of tragedy as a mother, Mrs. Hart, grows increasingly frantic over her missing daughter, Kathy. The community rallies to search for the girls, but as night falls, the search takes a grim turn. The…

Ep 22

In A Lady's Shoes, Orson Welles narrates the tale of Elizabeth Marlow and her new husband, Henry Higley, whose honeymoon is marred by tragedy. The couple's excitement about their new home quickly dissipates when Elizabeth goes missing, leading investigators to uncover a chilling…

Ep 23

In The Leather Bag, Orson Welles narrates a chilling tale of murder that begins with the discovery of Warren King's lifeless body in a train compartment. As Inspector Hunt and Sergeant Lewis delve into the investigation, they uncover a complex web of motives involving jealousy an…

Ep 24

In The Black Museum, Orson Welles introduces a chilling tale centered around a forged check that causes turmoil for a solicitor named Mr. Holt. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that the forger is exceptionally cunning, having traced Holt's signature from a letter he…

Ep 25

In The Mandolin String, the narrative centers on Louise Evans, a young woman whose life is marred by tragedy and suspicion. After the sudden death of her husband, Stuart, in a seemingly accidental fall, Louise's life spirals into turmoil. As the investigation unfolds, the police…

Ep 26

In Meat Juice, part of The Black Museum, a bottle labeled meat juice serves as a chilling reminder of a murder that took place in 1892. Robert Hammond, a hypochondriac, is found dead under suspicious circumstances, leading to his wife, Ruth, being accused of his murder. The episo…

Ep 27

In The Notes, Orson Welles introduces a chilling tale from the Black Museum at Scotland Yard, where everyday objects tell stories of murder. When nightclub owner Matt Bolton is found dead, Inspector Liggett and Sergeant Porter discover a note reading 'Kilroy was here,' hinting at…

Ep 28

In The Mallet, Orson Welles introduces a chilling tale from the Black Museum, where everyday objects are linked to murder. A wooden mallet, marked with human hair, serves as a crucial piece of evidence in the investigation of a man's death, discovered in a burning car on Guy Fawk…

Ep 29

In this episode of The Black Museum, Orson Welles introduces a seemingly mundane object, an open end wrench, that plays a crucial role in a tragic story of murder. After a woman is found dead in a car wreck, the investigation uncovers her husband, Martin Beach, who has a hidden l…

Ep 30

In The Pair of Spectacles, Orson Welles narrates a chilling tale from the Black Museum where everyday objects tell stories of murder. The episode centers on Daisy Oliver, a young woman whose disappearance sends her mother to Scotland Yard, seeking answers from Inspector Caswell.…

Ep 31

In this episode of The Black Museum, a young woman named Joan Tomlinson seeks help from Inspector Hal, claiming that her father's ghost is haunting her home. The ghostly presence is accompanied by the sound of rattling chains, which leads to an investigation into a series of viol…