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4. Enter the Funny Policeman

Episode 4 of 6

Marius Steen's recently revised will sends actor-turned-detective Charles Paris in a new direction. Stars Francis Matthews.

Impresario Marius Steen has been found dead.

Jacqui Mitchell suspects foul play, so Charles Paris continues his investigations - and discovers a thing or two about Steen's will.

Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris.

Dramatised by Simon Brett from his novel.

Charles Paris …. Francis Matthews
Jacqui Mitchell …. Fiona Hendley
Marius Steen …. Peter Tuddenham
Gerald Venables …. Jeremy Child
Joanne Menzies …. Sandra Clark
Bartlemas …. Anthony Newlands
O’Rourke …. Alec Bregonzi
Maurice Skellern …. Harry Landis
Morrison …. Peter Cleall
Waiter …. Geoffrey Collins

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in June 1984.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 20 Oct 202201:00
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