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Another severed limb turns up, and Charles enlists Frances' help to solve the mystery of to whom it belongs. Stars Bill Nighy.

Another severed limb turns up.

Actor-cum-sleuth Charles enlists long-suffering Frances' help to solve the mystery of to whom it belongs.

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

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

Charles Paris .... Bill Nighy
Frances .... Suzanne Burden
Maurice .... Jon Glover
Rob Garston .... Adam Billington
Superintendent Sorsby .... Gerard McDermott
Sergeant .... Simon Bubb
Sam Noakes .... Adjoa Andoh

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 2 Jun 202301:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 16 Mar 201211:30
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  • Thu 11 Nov 202106:30
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 12 Nov 202101:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra

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