Radio review – SDP – “Prisoner of Zenda” (1949) **

Ronald Coleman reprises his famous part for radio yet again – no doubt a big attraction was the casting of his wife, Benita Hume, opposite him. This may explain why a lot of time is given to the romance scenes whereas some important plot points (eg deciding to do the impersonation in the first place) are rushed over. The story works pretty well, although the gimmick of impersonation is better when you see it.