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1. Tragedy

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A party at racehorse trainer Jack Haythorne's stables ends in tragedy. But is it just an accident? Stars Nigel Havers.

The champagne is flowing at a party thrown by racehorse trainer Jack Haythorne, when tragedy strikes. But is it just an accident?

Wine dealer Tony Beach turns amateur sleuth...

Starring Nigel Havers.

Fine living, fast horses, and shattering suspense - Dick Francis's compelling thriller.

Dramatised in eight parts by Ernest Dudley.

Tony Beach …. Nigel Havers
Jack …. Alan Dudley
Gerard …. George Parsons
Flora …. Jennifer Piercey
Colonel Fulham …. Tim Reynolds
Mrs Fulham …. Pauline Letts
Jimmy …. Andrew Branch
Sergeant. Ridger …. Stephen Hattersley
Chief Sup. Wilson …. Manning Wilson

With Stuart Organ

Director: Matthew Walters

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1987.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 7 Mar 202401:00

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