Further on my comments whilst listening.
So it was broadcast in 1957.
Is it a glimpse to another time?
• Not accidentally chauvinistic, even casual, but an actual element. An actual structural part...
• The villain almost always kills themselves after confessing following a mild challenge- blonde hair on a dress, etc.
Having said that, the family sat listening (3 generations) and groaned, discussed. For all it's flaws it's not unenjoyable.
