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3. The Diamond Cat

Who is the mysterious 'number 10' and what connects him to the beautiful Mrs Grimethorpe? Stars Ian Carmichael and Maria Aitken.

Who is the mysterious 'number 10' and what connects him to the beautiful Mrs Grimethorpe?

With his brother accused of shooting Captain Dennis Cathcart, Lord Peter Wimsey continues his murder investigation, as the family barrister arrives in Yorkshire to discuss the case...

Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic sleuth.

Dorothy L Sayers' detective mystery dramatised by Peter Jones and Tania Lieven

Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Inspector Parker …. Gabriel Woolf
Lady Mary Wimsey …. Maria Aitken
Sir Impey Biggs …. Brian Oulton
Grimethorpe …. Bill Wallis
Mrs Grimethorpe …. Elizabeth Proud
The Servant …. David Sinclair
Lucy Grimethorpe …. Bonnie Hurren

Producer: Simon Brett

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1974.

30 minutes

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