Episode 4
Dinah still hasn't found the treasure, and Delicata's patience is running out. Modesty hatches a plan to get hold of McWhirter's notebook and win Skeet over to their side.
Dinah is using her extra sensory powers to try and locate the lost treasures of the Garamantes. So far, she's only found Roman swords and buckles. Delicata is becoming impatient and furious. Time is running out for the gang and they need an escape plan. So Modesty comes up with a ruse to get hold of McWhirter's notebook and win the pilot, Skeet Lowry over to their side. Adapted from the novel by Peter O'Donnell by Stef Penney.
With an original score by Goldfrapp's Will Gregory, arranged by Ian Gardiner
Produced and Directed by Kate McAll
Interesting Modesty Fact: The Treadmill is the name of the pub that Willie Garvin bought on his return to England.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Modesty Blaise | Daphne Alexander |
| Willie Garvin | Carl Prekopp |
| Sir Gerald Tarrant | Alun Armstrong |
| Simon Delicata | Sam Dale |
| Dinah Pilgrim | Samantha Dakin |
| McWhirter | Alex Fearns |
| Skeet Lowry | Jeff Mash |
| Sir Howard Presteign | Nigel Anthony |
Broadcasts
- Thu 20 Dec 201210:45BBC Radio 4
- Thu 20 Dec 201219:45BBC Radio 4
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