Episode 8
1914 Paris, and Andre discovers Adele and Luce's affair - with violent consequences. Starring Marcus D'Amico and Mariah Gale.
Honor Blackman, Shelley Conn, Mariah Gale and Samantha Spiro star in Beatrice Hitchman's thrilling debut, adapted by Miranda Davies. A 1914 silent film called Petite Mort holds the key to an infamous murder trial.
1967, Paris. Journalist Juliette Blanc (Shelley Conn) continues to piece together the mystery surrounding the film of Petite Mort by interviewing its star, Adele Roux (Honor Blackman).
1914, Paris. Andre (Marcus D'Amico) discovers Adele (Mariah Gale) and Luce's (Samantha Spiro) affair - with violent consequences.
All other parts played by members of the company
Produced and directed by Emma Harding.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Madame Adele Roux | Honor Blackman |
| Juliette Blanc | Shelley Conn |
| Adele Roux | Mariah Gale |
| Andre Durand | Marcus D'Amico |
| Luce Durand ("Terpsichore") | Samantha Spiro |
| Camille Roux | Georgie Fuller |
| Pere Simon | David Seddon |
| Peyssac | David Seddon |
| Mathilde | Maria Teresa Creasey |
| Aurelie | Maria Teresa Creasey |
| Feuillade | John Norton |
| Paul LeClerc | John Norton |
| Lazard | John Norton |
| Elodie Kernuac | Priyanga Burford |
| Inspector Japy | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Harbleu | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Rinaldi | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Dr Langlois | Sean Murray |
| Judge | Sean Murray |
| Director | Emma Harding |
| Producer | Emma Harding |
| Adaptor | Miranda Davies |
| Author | Beatrice Hitchman |
Broadcasts
Wed 6 Nov 201310:45BBC Radio 4- Wed 6 Nov 201319:45BBC Radio 4
- Wed 20 Jun 201814:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Thu 21 Jun 201802:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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