Address Unknown

Step into the gripping world of missing persons investigations with Address Unknown, a well-performed South African detective drama that aired from 1954 to 1971. Each episode dramatizes a real case drawn from the files of the Missing Persons Bureau in London, bringing to life the urgent search for those who have vanished without a trace. Starring Lionel Stevens, Harp McGuire, Joe McCormick, and Ray Barrett, this series was also known as The Colgate Show and The Caltex Show during its sponsorship runs. Now, collectors can delve into 38 recordings spanning approximately 16 hours and 29 minutes of compelling radio drama.

Collection Highlights

Authentic dramatizations of actual missing persons cases from London's Missing Persons Bureau files, offering a unique blend of true crime and radio storytelling.
Rare recordings featuring a rich array of episodes, including searches for individuals like Ellen Kapin, Anthony Atwell, Colette Renoir, and the intriguingly titled "Yellow Cloud."
A fascinating glimpse into South African radio history, showcasing the talents of Lionel Stevens, Harp McGuire, Joe McCormick, and Ray Barrett in a series that kept listeners on the edge of their seats for nearly two decades.

Track Listing

Show all 38 tracks (16 hours, 29 min)

Address Unknown Ellen Kapin
Address Unknown 54xxxx 4
Address Unknown 67xxxx 01 Anthony Atwell
Address Unknown 67xxxx 02 Charles Denton
Address Unknown 67xxxx 03 Charlie Porter
Address Unknown 67xxxx 04 Christopher Adamson
Address Unknown 67xxxx 05 Colette Renoir
Address Unknown 67xxxx 06 Cora Wakefield
Address Unknown 67xxxx 07 Edmund Marshall
Address Unknown 67xxxx 08 Ellen Sweeney
Address Unknown 67xxxx 09 Elsworth Aintry
Address Unknown 67xxxx 10 Ernst von Broker
Address Unknown 67xxxx 11 Fererick Lang
Address Unknown 67xxxx 12 Chronbergs
Address Unknown 67xxxx 13 Herbert Hedges
Address Unknown 67xxxx 14 Jane Heathcott
Address Unknown 67xxxx 15 Jullian Frost
Address Unknown 67xxxx 16 Jullian Penmark
Address Unknown 67xxxx 17 Prestons
Address Unknown 67xxxx 18 David Paxton
Address Unknown 67xxxx 19 Grace Markman
Address Unknown 67xxxx 20 Rev John Crane
Address Unknown 67xxxx 21 Ronald Elliott
Address Unknown 67xxxx 22 Ronald Marsdon
Address Unknown 67xxxx 23 Royce Weston
Address Unknown 67xxxx 24 Russell Burdon
Address Unknown 67xxxx 25 Steven Bartlett
Address Unknown 67xxxx 26 Helen Kapping
Address Unknown 67xxxx 27 Emerson Farnsworth
Address Unknown 67xxxx 28 Winifred Hare
Address Unknown 67xxxx 29 Yellow Cloud
Address Unknown 67xxxx 30 Franz Buller
Address Unknown 67xxxx 31 Gwen Moxton
Address Unknown 67xxxx 32 Helena Karadine
Address Unknown 67xxxx 36 Waldo Emerson Farnsworth
Address Unknown 67xxxx Elsworth Aintry
Address Unknown 67xxxx James R Sutherland
Address Unknown 6xxxxx Search for Diana Forest