Escape - "05 a Sleeping Draft" (Old Time Radio)

Escape presents “A Sleeping Draft,” originally broadcast April 5, 1953. Cataloged as episode 5304, this CBS Escape drama is adapted by S. A. Bolte from a short story by Weston Martyr and directed by Antony Ellis. A British convict transport sails from London toward Australia with hundreds of dangerous prisoners locked below deck. As sickness, stolen money, hidden weapons, and mounting distrust threaten discipline, the captain and his stern guard must contend with the formidable Jonathan Abbey. Ben Wright stars with John Dodsworth and Richard Peel. Escape presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:55 Original Broadcast 30:22 Closing Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio