Episode 9
The young Adele Roux arrives to watch the trial of her former employers and lovers. Starring Mariah Gale and Honor Blackman.
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. Madame Roux (Honor Blackman) tells Juliette (Shelley Conn) about the infamous trial in which she was a star player.
1914, Paris. The young Adele Roux arrives in court to watch the trial of her former employers and lovers, producer Andre Durand (Marcus D'Amico) and his beautiful screenstar wife, Luce (Samantha Spiro).
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
Thu 7 Nov 201310:45BBC Radio 4- Thu 7 Nov 201319:45BBC Radio 4
- Thu 21 Jun 201814:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 22 Jun 201802:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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