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The plot thickens for the actor-sleuth as he delves into a death at the BBC. Stars Bill Nighy and Suzanne Burden.

The plot thickens for Charles as he delves into the mysterious death of a BBC studio manager.

He's there for a job with the BBC Repertory Company - and has a chance meeting with the announcer, Charlotte Green...

Bill Nighy stars as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris.

Dramatised by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel.

Charles Paris ...... Bill Nighy
Frances Paris ...... Suzanne Burden
Juliet Paris ...... Tilly Gaunt
Maurice ...... Jon Glover
Tom McLeish ...... Nicky Henson
Steph Kennett ...... Emily Raymond
Edwin Palmer ...... Chris Pavlo
Charlotte Green ...... Charlotte Green
Jamie ...... Alex Lanipekun
Nick/ Train Driver ...... Dan Starkey
Kasia/ Beth ...... Jill Cardo
Verity ...... Donnla Hughes

Producer: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2008.

30 minutes

Last on

Wed 19 Mar 202501:30
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