The Lives of Harry Lime

Double Cross

English · Espionage, Action & Adventure, Radio

Orson Welles stars as Harry Lime, the charming, resourceful adventurer first made famous in The Third Man. In this radio series, Lime recounts episodes from his life, drawing listeners into a world of schemes, disguises, and uneasy alliances.

Each installment is framed as one of Lime’s own stories, with Welles’s distinctive voice guiding the action. The adventures range across international settings and bring him into contact with people whose motives are rarely simple. The title “Double Cross” suggests a tale of deception and shifting loyalties.

Welles gives Lime a relaxed, knowing presence, balancing danger with wit and a touch of mischief. The result is an atmospheric adventure series led by an engaging antihero: a man who can make even a risky escape sound like a good story.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.