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Comedy Whodunnits - for your ears

Comedy Whodunnits - for your ears

By New Old Friends

Following on from the award-winning success of Crimes Against Christmas, New Old Friends present more Comedy Whodunnits for your ears. Witty wordplay, hilarious characters and silly voices all wrapped up in fiendishly clever plots. Imagine the literary love-child of Agatha Christie and P.G. Wodehouse performed by two lovable fools and your halfway there. Creating these has been one of the only benefits of our theatre tours being postponed. Hope you enjoy. To support the company visit www.newoldfriends.co.uk (C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2020
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Crimes, Clues & Christmas Christmas message

Comedy Whodunnits - for your earsDec 25, 2021

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Crimes, Clues & Christmas Christmas message

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Christmas message

A simple Christmas message, and the answers to the #NOFQuiz

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding  

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 25, 202106:17
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty Four

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty Four

The grand finale, but is this the end for Artridge?  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 24, 202108:28
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty Three

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty Three

Rudy Lightfoot rather puts his foot in his mouth and ruins Artridge's evening.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 23, 202112:12
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty Two

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty Two

Joyful preparations are made for Artridge's big Christmas date, but is all quite well?  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 22, 202112:18
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty One

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty One

There may still be an unsolved murder, or even triple murder, but Artridge still finds time for wooing Ms McConstance. 

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 21, 202113:06
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twenty

O'Ralbee says the case is over, but Artridge has other ideas and continues investigating solo.

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 20, 202114:50
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Nineteen

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Nineteen

Things start to take a turn for the unexpected. Less solutions, more victims. 

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 19, 202113:23
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Eighteen

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Eighteen

A vital clue is discovered in the theatre.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 18, 202112:59
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Seventeen

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Seventeen

Is Cakey innocent? Will Marlena save his bacon? Are rhetorical questions irritating? 

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 17, 202114:01
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Sixteen

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Sixteen

Chapter 16 sees Artridge and the inspector head back to Jimmy's for another drink. 

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 16, 202112:46
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Fifteen

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Fifteen

Dot Clitheroe is out to prove that smoking isn't just bad for your own health.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 15, 202114:23
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Fourteen

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Fourteen

In this chapter Inspector O'Ralbee sets his sights on suspect number one, Marlena Schweinvolger.

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 14, 202112:37
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Thirteen

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Thirteen

Chapter 13 is only unlucky for those not wanting another instalment of Peter Artridge's latest case.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 13, 202113:13
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twelve

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Twelve

For those that remember Crimes Against Christmas, this chapter sees Artridge once again more hungover than Damacles.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 12, 202113:31
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Eleven

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Eleven

Artridge's epic poem has won him the favour of O'Ralbee, but how will he use it?  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 11, 202113:36
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Ten

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Ten

Oh dear, the police are here, not Colgate this time, and the whole chapter rhymes.   

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 10, 202111:18
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Nine

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Nine

The simple case of theft becomes embroiled in something far darker, echoes of last Christmas for Artridge.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 09, 202113:31
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Eight

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Eight

Artridge becomes bewitched by the beautiful Chaz McConstance, and heads to the pub with a familiar face. 

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 08, 202113:26
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Seven

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Seven

We meet Rudy Lightfoot, but is he everything he seems?  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 07, 202114:02
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Six

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Six

Artridge enjoys a night at a ballet (supporting live performance, well done Pete) before really getting his investigation started.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 06, 202113:12
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Five

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Five

Artridge has his skill as a detective questioned and responds with a blaze of sleuthing.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 05, 202114:04
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Four

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Four

More Crimes, Clues & Christmas in Chapter 4 of the latest Comedy Whodunnit For Your Ears.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 04, 202114:07
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Three

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Three

Artridge heads to the theatre to start his investigation and is met with the full force of a prima donna's glamour.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 03, 202113:53
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Two

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter Two

Art investigator extraordinaire, Peter Artridge, is hired by his club chairman to look into a delicate matter. Or at least he thinks he's been hired...  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 02, 202114:03
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter One

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Chapter One

The story starts with a glimpse inside our hero, Peter Artridge's, club.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Dec 01, 202114:11
Crimes, Clues & Christmas Trailer

Crimes, Clues & Christmas Trailer

Once again New Old Friends (Heather & Fearg, assisted by Fred) are giving the gift of audio comedy drama this Christmas. A daily audio advent calendar, episodes will be released every day from 1st December.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Nov 14, 202101:40
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 10

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 10

The final episode of Crimes at Cartwell sees Perry taking a big risk, maybe two.   

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 30, 202119:47
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 9

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 9

As P&P get closer to the truth they have to get farther from the crime scene, all the way over the channel in fact.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 29, 202119:12
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 8

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 8

There's been a lot of talk about Brian's brother Cranston, will the Pinks ever get to meet him?

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 28, 202120:06
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 7

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 7

Ah, isn't it nice when characters from previous series' turn up? The police eventually arrive in the form of Inspector Colgate.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 27, 202119:21
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 6

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 6

New suspects are appearing all the time at Cartwell Manor, this case is personal for the P. Pink Detective Agency  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council Englanda

Oct 26, 202118:55
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 5

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 5

Just before the halfway point there has finally been a Crime at Cartwell, we were getting worried. Will Penny & Perry be able to solve Victoria's murder?  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 25, 202119:51
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 4

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 4

Was that ghostly apparation the appearance of a ghost? Find out in Episode 4 of Crimes at Cartwell.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 24, 202119:28
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 3

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 3

Things are starting to get spooky at Cartwell Manor, will Penny & Perry hold it together?  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop 

Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 23, 202120:38
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 2

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 2

The costumes have been bought and put on, now it's just time for Penny & Perry to enjoy the party.  

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop Sound & Music by Fred Riding   

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 22, 202121:35
Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 1

Crimes at Cartwell - Episode 1

Crimes at Cartwell begins with Penny & Perry invited to a Halloween weekend party. What could go wrong? 

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding 

Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop Sound & Music by Fred Riding

(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021 

This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Oct 21, 202121:37
Crimes at Cartwell Trailer
Oct 04, 202102:36
Crimes on Centre Court Bloopers

Crimes on Centre Court Bloopers

Fred has cut together some of his favourite Fearg & Heather mistakes as a little post-series treat. CONTENT WARNING this contains stronger language than we use in the show.
Jun 19, 202105:20
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Ten

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Ten

The big finale has it all; Perry is back on court, Penny is sleuthing her heart out, and eventually all will be explained.  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 10, 202120:03
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Nine

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Nine

Penny thinks she's figured out exactly what's happening at the club and takes a risk to out the killer.  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 09, 202117:13
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Eight

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Eight

With the revelations of the previous episode still fresh, is Perry seriously in trouble? Can Penny help him?  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 08, 202117:26
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Seven

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Seven

Now there can be no doubt there is something rotten in the heart of Wombledon and Penny is worried for her partner Perry. Business partner only, obviously.  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 07, 202117:17
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Six

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Six

Perry finally gets to play some tennis, is he getting help from an unexpected source?  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 06, 202117:21
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Five

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Five

Perry finally gets to play some tennis, is he getting help from an unexpected source?  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 03, 202118:04
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Four

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Four

With a second death on the Courts Penny is taking the investigation more seriously, but Perry seems to be a bit distracted.  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 02, 202117:16
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Three

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Three

Is this the turning point in the case? Was Lord Hugh right to be suspicious of the goings on at Wombledon?  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

Jun 01, 202115:46
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Two

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode Two

With Penny & Perry of the PPDA now hired by Lord Hugh Knows, Perry goes undercover as a player at Wombledon while Penny gets on with the detective work.  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

May 31, 202117:58
Crimes on Centre Court - Episode One

Crimes on Centre Court - Episode One

Crimes on Centre Court takes the Comedy Whodunnits series to Wombledon Tennis Court where a classic murder mystery unfolds.  
Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop
Sound & Music by Fred Riding   
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

May 30, 202118:07
Crimes on Centre Court - Trailer

Crimes on Centre Court - Trailer

The release date is set; Crimes on Centre Court will land in your ears on the 31st May. In this trailer we meet get a sneak peak inside the grounds of Wombledon Tennis Club. 

Performed by Heather Westwell & Feargus Woods Dunlop with singing from Fred Riding
Written by Feargus Woods Dunlop Sound & Music by Fred Riding
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021
This series made possible by the support of Arts Council England

May 16, 202101:43
Big News for 2021!

Big News for 2021!

Heather & Fearg have an update on not one, not two, but three exciting developments in New Old Friends world.

There will be three more series of the podcast, supported by Arts Council England.

Crimes, Camera Action will be premiering at Theatre Royal Bath August 26th-28th 2021, before touring in 2022. Tickets on sale now here: https://www.theatreroyal.org.uk/event/crimes-camera-action-august-2021/

Finally, Crimes in Egypt will be on a UK tour from September 3rd 2021 until the end of October. 

Check out www.newoldfriends.co.uk for details on all the above (including tour dates) and a button where you can buy a virtual coffee to support the company if you wish.

Feargus Woods Dunlop, Heather Westwell
Sound & Music - Fred Riding
Supported by Arts Council England
(C) New Old Friends & Fred Riding 2021

Apr 18, 202103:34