Dangerous Assignment
Logged by Ian Grieve from Grace Gibson Productions Cost Sheets of the series. I am greatful for the access given to me by Grace Gibson Productions and National Film and Sound Archives (NFSA) that makes this research possible.
U.S. scripts
Production L.H. Cecil, Adaption L.H. Cecil & Kath Carroll
Episode 35 is marked by the change over to recording on tape.
Spelling changed from Stewart to Stuart Finch.
Episode 45 is also noted for Lloyd Berrell being paid for a Photograph Call.
Episode 45 Leonard Teale joins cast as Len Thiele which was the real spelling for his surname and how it was spelt early in his career.
Also note that Steve Mitchell visited TURKEY twice, Episode 11 and 49.
Another interesting item is how many copies of the episodes existed (Pressings), 8 copies once the auditions settled down.
01 NEW GUINEA (Remake) - Recorded at BAP 2.00pm 1954-06-18 (10 Pressings)
Announcer/Commissioner/Hans - Ron Roberts, Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Malcolm - Barry Cookson, Bella - Queenie Ashton, Smith - Len Bullen, Schuster - Kevin Brennan, Elena - Dinah Shearing.
02 LISBON (Audition) - Recorded at BAP 9.00 1954-05-04 (6 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Announcer/Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Inspector/Reggie - Julian Somers, Hocker Pt1 - Ivon Vander, Selkirk - Owen Weingott, Miss Potter - Pamela Page
Tomsek/McKay Pt2 - Barrie Cookson.
03 SICILY (Audition) - Recorded at BAP 9.00 1953-12-04 (6 Pressings)
Sound Effects - Ross Napier, Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Driver/Eduardo/Announcer - Ron Roberts, Ruth/Carlotta - Neva Carr Glyn, Eloise/Helen Pt1 - Sheila Sewell, Archer - Richard Ashley, Emilio Donati - Henry Gilbert, Casella Pt2 - David Nettheim, Lorenzo Pt2 - Alan White.
04 ALEXANDRIA - Recorded at BAP 2.00 1954-06-25 (10 Pressings)
Announcer/ Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Peddler Pt1 - Ossie Wenban, Aben, John Saul, Chief - Alan Trevor, Sahrida - Dinah Shearing, Mr Nickolas Pt2 - Guy Doleman, Sheik Pt2 - Rupert Chance.
05 GERMANY - Recorded at BAP 2.00 1954-08-03 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Announcer - David Nettheim, Vogel - Max Osbiston, Lani - Lyndall Barbour, Heinrich Schwandorf - Nigel Lovell, Ernest Weilen Pt1 - John Meillon, Doctor Grumper Pt2 - Lou Vernon, Metnic Pt1 - John Alden.
06 PARIS - Recorded at BAP 3.30 1954-08-17 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Gillis - David Nettheim, Madam Bercov - Dinah Shearing, Ducasse - Henry ilbert, Kenko - Guy Doleman, Cabbie Pt1 - Nigel Lovell, Henri Pt2 - Ray Hartley.
07 OSLO - Recorded at BAP 2.00 1954-09-07 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Tassin/Clerk - David Nettheim, Helga pt1 - Lyndall Barbour, Linvold Pt1 - David Butler, Lt. Roberg - Len Bullen, Whitley Pt2 - Kevin Brennan, Lina - Mary Jane Windsor.
08 MAPLES - Recorded at BAP 1954-09-28 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Sailor - David Nettheim, Inspector Fabrini - Guy Doleman, Sgt. Ranzo Pt1 - Bob McDarra, Zapatti - Richard Ashley, Lea - Moira Redmond, Scheibel Pt2 - Owen Weingott.
09 BELGIAN CONGO - Recorded at BAP 9.00 1954-10-12 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Van Leuvan - Ron Roberts, Greg Carlson Pt1 - Max Osbiston, Henri Auber - Roger Climpson, Flornoy Pt2 - Len Bullen, Celeste Pt2 - Margo Lee, Striker Pt2 - Owen Weingott.
10 THE RIVIERA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1954-10-19 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/George - David Nettheim, Hall - Joe McCormick, Yolanda - Neva Carr Glyn, Dilucca - Guy Doleman, Chipping - Len Bullen, Albert Beauvay/Thug - David Butler.
11 TURKEY - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1954-11-02 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - David Nettheim, Marga - Margaret Christensen, Harold Kevin - Rodney Taylor - Abers - Joe McCormick, Bursha - Ted Smith.
13 LONDON - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1954-11-16 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Michaels - David Nettheim, Inspector - Max Osbiston, Mrs Farlin Pt1 - Fifi Banvard, Cathcart - George Simpson-Lyttle, Johns Pt2 - Bruce Stewart, Clara Pt2 - Audrey Teesdale.
12 HAVANA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1954-11-30 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchel - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Carlos - David Nettheim, Lt Morena - Bill Dalzell, Jose Diego - OWen Weingott, Carmody - Richard Ashley, Pawson - Kevin Brennan, Barbara Henderson Pt2 - Ruth Cracknell.
14 BURMA - Recorded at BAP 11.15 1955-01-26 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/IPO - David Nettheim, Grayson - Guy Doleman, Perryman Pt1 - Walter Sullivan, Tava Pt1 - Lola Brooks, Hersdahl Pt1 - Ted Smith, Ahneen Pt2 - Audrey Teesdale, Forrester Pt2 - Max Osbiston.
15 MARSEILLES - Recorded at BAP 3.00 1955-02-01 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Sargo - David Nettheim, Inspector Bighot Pt1 - Nigel Lovell, Bizoc Pt1 - Owen Weingott, Jim Kimbrough - Joe McCormick, Bernard - Bruce Stewart, Felecia Pt2 - Ruth Cracknell, Alex Pt2 - Richard Ashley.
16 MEXICO - Recorded BAP 3.15 1955-03-01 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - David Nettheim, Jeff Sloan Pt1 - Owen Weingott, Sgt Ruiz - Hans Eisler, Maria Motalba Pt1 - Melpo Zaracosta, Vasquez - Albert Garcia, Capt Estachio - Nigel Lovell, Card Domenic Pt2 - Bruce Stewart.
17 HOLLAND - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-03-08 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Kovac/Commissioner/Hager - Davis Nettheim, Hank Ferguson - Joe McCormick, Karl Pt2 - Hans Parkas, Rona - Lyndall Barbour.
18 TOKYO - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-03-15 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Sakatura/Commissioner - Davis Nettheim, Dr Mitsuko - Kevin Brennan, Tanaju - Ossie Wenban, Conlon - Nigel Lovell, Lt Gorman - Frank Waters.
19 ALASKA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-03-22 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Clerk - David Nettheim, Judith Pt1 - Laurel Mather, Mrs Ludwig - Neva Carr Glyn, Campbell - Ken Warren, Julian - Ray Barrett, Christine - Sheila Sewell, Fred/Bartender Pt2 - Harp McGuire.
20 TRIESTE - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-03-29 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Lt Florio/Ferarra - David Nettheim, Glovetti Pt1 - Albert Garcia, Biano - Harvey Adams, Schoner - Owen Weingott, Leonora Pt2 - Lyndall Barbour.
21 BRAZIL - Recorded at BAP 3.30 1955-04-05 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - David Nettheim, Capt Arcataa Pt1 - Frank Waters, Romero - Len Bullen, Cara - Lyndall Barbour, Williams Pt2 - John Tate.
22 BAVARIA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-04-12 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Herpfel - David Nettheim,Clerk Pt 1 - Harp McGuire, Dr Minder - Len Bullen, Pommeran P2t 2 - Deryk Barnes, Herta Pt 2 - Lyndall Barbour.
23 PORTUGAL - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-04-19 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - David Nettheim, Jessup Pt 1 - Ton Farley, Toni - Moira Redmond, Colonel Pt 2 - Gordon Chator, Capt Rios Pt 2 - Frank Waters, Sebastian Pt 2 - Ted Smith.
24 CUBA - Recorded at BAP 3.30 1955-04-26 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - David Nettheim, Ken Merrick Pt 1 - Leonard Bullen, Sailor Ted Pt 1 - Alan Herbert, Lt Armijo - Hans Eisler, Alfonso - John Meillon, Zarubin - Guy Doleman, Louella Pt 2 - Margaret Christensen, Josefina Pt 2 - Neva Carr Glynn.
25 LEOPOLDVILLE - Recorded at BAP 3.30 1955-05-03 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner Pt 1 - David Nettheim, Peggy - Myrna Dodd, Inspector - Rupert Chance, Webster - Len Bullen, Collins - John N Haywood.
26 BALEARIC ISLANDS - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-05-10 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/ Tommy Thomas - Ron Roberts, Pauson - Ted Brayshaw, Lt Damonti - Len Bullen, Luis Molina - John Nugent Hayward, Yamora - Ted Smith.
RECALL 26 Pt 2 BALEARIC ISLANDS - Recorded at BAP 3.00 1955-05-17 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/ Tommy Thomas - Ron Roberts, Lt Damonti - Len Bullen, Luis Molina - John Nugent Hayward, Carmen Corka - Joan Boulken.
27 DAMASCUS - Recorded at BAP 3.45 1955-05-17 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts,
Bahrid - Len Bullen, Myra - Jennifer Wykeham, Professor - Moray Powell, Hasha Pt 2 - John Nugent Hayward, Gregor Pt 2 - Hans Eisler, Stoller Pt 2 - Harp McGuire
28 SALONIKA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-05-24 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Clerk/Lt Kiros - Ron Roberts, Purser Pt 1 - Ed Brayshaw, Vuko - Kevin Brennan, Pakos Pt 1 - Alan Herbert, Quintin - Moray Powell, Fabio - Owen Ainley.
29 HAMILTON BERMUDA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-05-31 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Kelly Pt 1 - Deryk Barnes, Claudia - Barbara Brunton, Spooner - Kevin Brennan, Lt Blevins - Walter Sullivan, Hugo Pt 2 - Len Bullen.
30 HAMBURG - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-06-07 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Frank Amory Pt 1 - Deryk Barnes, Hervig - Kevin Brennan, Lieutenant Pt 1 - Stewart Finch, Capt Kolner - Max Isbiston, Nila Vastrik Pt 2 - Georgie Sterling.
31 SABAZAY - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-07-19 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Mustapha - Ron Roberts, Chuck Haunegam - Joe McCormick, Tony Sherwin Pt 1 - Deryk Barnes, Griswall Pt 1 - Henry Gilbert, Yolanda Minetti - Melpo Zaracosta, Zoltan Pt 2 - David Butler.
32 FRANKFURT - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-08-16 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Carl Pt 1 - Ron Roberts,
Andrika - Wynne Nelson, Schultz Pt 1 - Stewart Finch, Herman Grunka - Guy Doleman, Mueller - Guy Le Clair.
33 INSTANBUL - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-08-23 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Bora - Ron Roberts, Julius Pt 1 - Owen Ainley, Drobo - John Crane, Alexander Pt 1 - Len Bullen, Niva Pt 2 - June Salter, Kutrain Pt 2 - Frank Waters.
34 ALEXANDRIA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-08-30 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Falud - Frank Waters, Daben Sahn - Gordon Chater, Lt Naba Pt 1 - Derek Stanley, Yavid - Stewart Finch, Sahrida Pt 2 - Joan Boulken, Sgt Bukar Pt 2 - Jerry Wells.
35 ANTWERP - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-09-13 (8 Pressings) Tape started being used from this point.
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Falbourg - Ron Roberts, Andy Willmer - Joe McCormick, George Rodescu - Guy Doleman, Maria Ostravic Pt 1 - Wynne Jelson, Lt Dijeau Pt 2 - Owen Weingott, Josef Pt 2 - Stewart Ginn, Johanna Guben Pt 2 - Margaret Morrison.
36 KINGSTON JAMAICA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-09-20 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Parker - Ron Roberts, Fleischer - Alan Trevor, Lt Rodney - Guy Doleman, Harriston Pt 1 - Gordon Chator, Finlay Pt 2 - Max Osbiston, Gloria Pt 2 - Margaret Christensen.
37 SINGAPORE - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-09-27 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Kim - Ossie wenban, Wally - Charles Tingwell, George - Owen Ainley, Hugo Pt 2 - Gordon Glenwright, Kalin Pt 2 - Len Bullen, Tanya Pt 2 - Neva Carr Glyn.
38 SANDAKAN - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-10-04 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Jeffires - Gordon Chator, Kayone Pt 1 - Bill Robertson, Maros - Frank Waters, Dubec Rupert Chance.
39 MALTAZAN - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-10-11 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Bartender - Ron Roberts, Gumera Pt 1 - Len Bullen, Roberta - Max Osbiston, Taylor - Moray Powell, Guide Pt 1 - John Leigh, Barento Pt 2 - Kevin Brennan.
40 STOCKHOLM - SWEDEN - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-08-30 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Johnny Pt 1 - John Gaudry, Karen Borland - Lyndall Barbour, Gil Halvorsen - Alan Trevor, Walker Pt 1 - John Buschells, Inspector Yorsen Pt 2 - Max Osbiston, Daniels Pt 1 - George Simpson-Lyttle.
41 BERGNAGY - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-10-20 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner pT 1 - Ron Roberts, Major Layton Pt 1 - Tony Standen, Sergeant Pt 1 - Bill Roninson, Anna PT 1 - Delores Whiteman, Rudi - Richard Ashley, Gustav - Kevin Brennan, Vicki Pt 2 - Judy Griffiths, Jan Pt 2 - Stewart Finch.
42 BACIE - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-10-25 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Inspector Pontac Pt 1 - David Butler, Madame Beneau Pt 1 - Joan Howarth, George Augustine - John Bushelle, Emile Pt 2 - Stuart Finch, Celeste Pt 2 - Dinah Shearing, Paul Beneau Pt 2 - Frank Waters.
43 TIBET - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-08-30 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Frank Fenway - Walter Sullivan, Col Yee - Richard Ashley, San Pt 2 - John Crane, Lennie Fenway Pt 2 - Len Bullen.
44 CARACES (VENEZUELA) - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-11-08 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Perez - Ron Roberts, Rohas - Gordon Chator, Colonel Valara Pt 1 - Len Thiele, Simonette - Brenda Senders, Deakin - Owen Ainley, Marka Pt 2 - Frank Waters.
45 THE FRENCH ALPS - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-11-15 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Martin Pt 1 - Stuart Finch, Caesar Pt 1 - Ted Smith, Hargraves - John Tate, Jenner - Nigel Lovell, Kushevski - Len Thiele, Armendartz - Len Bullen.
Also on the 15th November, 1955 Lloyd Berrell was paid for a Photograph call.
46 COPENHAGEN - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-11-22 (8 Pressings)
2.00 1955-11-29
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Worker - Ron Roberts, Jim Pt 1 - Bill Robertson, Christine - Lyndall Barbour, Steward - Jerry Wells, Emil Pt 2 - Alan Trevor, Bergdahl Pt 2 - Ken Warren.
47 THE ISLAND OF IPO - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-11-29 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Foster Pt 1 - Alan Trevor, Anna - Dinah Shearing, Officer Pt 1 - Ken Warren, Sutherland - Ken Wayne, Lieut Vandargraf Pt 2 - Len Thiele, Morgan Pt 2 - Leon Peers.
48 VALENCIA - Recorded at BAP 3.15 1955-12-06 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner/Announcer - Ron Roberts, Steward - Moray Powell, Lieutenant Pt 1 - Stuart Finch, Kincannon - Nigel Lovell, Frances - Moira Redmond, Schuler - Hans Eisler, Rommley Pt 2 - Len Bullen.
49 TURKEY - Recorded at BAP 2.00 1956-01-24 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Sukar Pt 1 - Ken Warren, Pepe/Graham - John Meillon, Nina - Lyndall Barbour, Ruiz - Richard Ashley.
50 TRIESTE - Recorded at BAP 2.00 1956-01-31 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Zagrev - Rupert Chance, Lowry Pt 1 - Richard Trahair, Guido - Moray Powell, Armando - Peter Williams, Murslag - Ken Warren, Sutac Pt 2 - Stuart Finch.
51 CORAL SEA - Recorded at BAP 2.00 1956-02-14 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Jim Turner Pt 1 - Stuart Finch, Jarvis - Moray Powell, Pigfoot Pt 2 - Rupert Chance, Liana Pt 2 - Margaret Christensen, Fabian Pt 2 - Ken Frazer.
52 VIENNA - Recorded at BAP 2.00 1956-02-24 (8 Pressings)
Steve Mitchell - Lloyd Berrell, Commissioner - Ron Roberts, Zeigler Pt 1 - Pete Williams, Kovec - Kevin Brennan, Haupman Pt 1 - Tom Farley, Otto Pt 1 - Rupert Chance, Hildegarde Pt 2 - Wendy Playfair, Fritz Pt 2 - John Crane, Mat? A Pt 2 - Walter Sullivan.