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Book at Bedtime - Blackout in Gretley - Episode 3

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Sensitive information is being leaked to the enemy, and the department of counter espionage has sent in Humphrey Neyland to try and discover who is responsible. Having met a group of acquaintances at the theatre, he is invited to join them for a meal at the Queen of Clubs. And he is intrigued when he recognizes the so-called proprietor. Anton Lesser reads JB Priestley's atmospheric war-time thriller, set in a Midlands town during the blackout. Abridged and produced by Jane Marshall A Jane Marshall production for BBC Radio 4.