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Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. Can he find the culprit before he strikes again? Stars Bill Nighy.

Charles Paris has been the victim of an attempted stabbing.

Can he find the murderer before they strikes again - or will he be fired from the cast first?

Bill Nighy stars as the actor-cum-sleuth.

Crime novel by Simon Brett.

Dramatised by Jeremy Front.

Charles Paris ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Fabio ..... Theo Cross
Tony ..... Sam Dale
Sean ..... Iain Batchelor
Ronnie ..... Sean Baker
Phoebe ..... Claire Harry
Chris ..... Henry Devas
Landlady ..... Sally Orrock
Barmaid ..... Leah Brotherhead

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2010.

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
Charles ParisBill Nighy
FrancesSuzanne Burden
MauriceJon Glover
FabioTheo Cross
TonySam Dale
SeanIain Batchelor
RonnieSean Baker
PhoebeClaire Harry
ChrisHenry Devas
LandladySally Orrock
BarmaidLeah Brotherhead
AuthorSimon Brett
AdaptorJeremy Front
DirectorSally Avens

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