Wet Saturday

In Suspense #2, “Wet Saturday,” a rain-soaked afternoon at the Princey household turns deadly when young Millicent kills her curate lover with a croquet mallet after a humiliating rejection. Desperate to avoid scandal and disgrace, the domineering Frederick Princey concocts a chilling plan to cover up the crime, implicating an unfortunate neighbor in the process. What begins as a grim family crisis spirals into manipulation, blackmail, and deceit—with each Princey forced to play their part in a macabre charade. Adapted from John Collier’s short story, this episode blends dark humor with mounting tension, delivering one of radio’s earliest unforgettable thrillers.