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Radio Fun #852
Radio Fun #852 (February 5, 1955) is an anthology featuring two main stories: "Norman Wisdom: The Comedy King," in which Norman struggles with an umbrella in the rain, attempting various techniques to keep dry while the umbrella proves uncooperative, leading to comedic mishaps on the street; and "Inspector Stanley," a crime mystery in which Inspector Stanley investigates a murder and diamond theft, uncovering that the suspect Lowden is connected to a criminal organization run by a man known as "Mr. Y" operating from Amsterdam, with the case culminating in a confrontation where Stanley must stop the criminals' getaway. The issue also includes an adventure serial featuring characters Jack, Mary, and Lin Tai in a tropical setting where they battle a Malayan tiger and shark while searching for a mysterious treasure box.