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VI WarshawskiKilling Orders
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The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw.

VI Warshawski's best friend, Agnes Paciorek, has been murdered.

Is there a connection with her investigation at the Priory and the anonymous phone calls?

Sara Paretsky's thriller about a feisty Chicago private investigator.

Kathleen Turner stars as VI Warshawski.

Dramatised by Michelene Wandor.

VI Warshawski .… Kathleen Turner
Roger Ferrant …. Martin Shaw
Lotty Herschel …. Miriam Karlin
Bobby Mallory …. William Hootkins
O'Faolin …. John Bennett
Gabriella …. Avril Clark
Alicia …. Lorelei King
Mrs Paciorek …. Helen Horton
Father Pelly …. Colin Stinton
Phil …. Stuart Milligan
Murray Ryerson …. Kerry Shale
Regina …. Adjoa Andoh
Dr Paciorek …. Norman Jones
Phyllis Lording …. Theresa Streatfield

Director: Janet Whitaker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991.

30 minutes

Last on

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