A frightened woman seeks refuge in a church. A retired policeman cannot forget an old grievance. A priest has secrets of his own. And somewhere between justice and revenge, the truth is waiting to be discovered.
Welcome to Chesterton Radio’s Play of the Day Companion, where we rediscover extraordinary dramas from the golden age of radio.
Today we explore Malice at Autumn’s End, John Hyatt’s atmospheric mystery, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s legendary Saturday Night Theatre on February 7, 1970.
With a distinguished cast including John Bentley, Margot Boyd, and John Gabriel, this remarkable British radio drama reminds us that the most compelling mysteries are not simply about discovering who committed a crime. They’re about understanding why people do what they do—and what happens when righteousness becomes an excuse for revenge.
In this spoiler-free companion, we explore the remarkable tradition of BBC radio theatre, the art of creating suspense without pictures, and the timeless questions of guilt, conscience, forgiveness, and justice.
Can the pursuit of justice become an act of malice?
Listen to the companion, then experience the complete original production:
Malice at Autumn’s End — Full Radio Drama
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