Black and white photo of ghost story author Claude Askew and a colour photo of actor Peter Tuddenham from the Blake's 7 TV series.

Today's Wyrd Britain birthday honours go out to author Claude Askew (1865) and actor Peter Tuddenham (1918) - The voice of the computers Zen, Orac and Slave in Blake's 7.
#wyrdbritainbirthdays #claudeaskew #petertuddenham #blakes7 #claudeandaliceaskew

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Whodunnits, John le Carré - A Murder of Quality, 4. Tragedy A tragic death adds poignancy to Smiley's already complex investigation.

5pm TODAY on @BBCRadio4Extra

From 1981, Ep 4 (of 5) of #Crime #Drama📻 #AMurderOfQuality “Tragedy”

Dramatised by #ReneBasilico from #JohnLeCarré's 1962 novel📖

🌟 #GeorgeCole as George Smiley
#NormanBowler #WilliamGaunt #PeterJeffrey #SheelahWilcocks #HarrietReynolds #PeterTuddenham

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Whodunnits, John le Carré - A Murder of Quality, 3. Opinions George Smiley tries to build up a picture of a murder victim, but opinions differ....

5pm TODAY on @BBCRadio4Extra

From 1981, Ep 3 (of 5) of #Crime #Drama📻 #AMurderOfQuality “Opinions”

Dramatised by #ReneBasilico from #JohnLeCarré's 1962 novel📖

🌟 #GeorgeCole as George Smiley
#NormanBowler #WilliamGaunt #JonGlover #JaneKnowles
#DavidRyall #PeterTuddenham