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4. Ambush

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With their attempted rescue foiled, can Jim Nicholson’s team survive and locate the captured agent? Stars Edward de Souza.

With their attempted rescue foiled, can Jim Nicholson’s team survive and locate the captured agent?

Starring Edward de Souza.

Robert Barr's thriller about the battles of British Intelligence Officer Jim Nicholson in the world of Cold War espionage.

Jim Nicholson .... Edward de Souza
Paul O'Donnell .... Geoffrey Frederick
Lieutenant Farrell .... Geoffrey Collins
Sgt Kelly .... Derek Seaton
Josef .... Andrew Sachs
Alex Mathieson .... Alex Scott

Producer: Charles Maxwell

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 1973.

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45 minutes

Last on

Fri 19 Jun 2026 01:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 18 Jun 2026 06:00
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  • Fri 19 Jun 2026 01:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra