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The Postman Always Rings Twice

Frank Chambers, a young drifter in 1930s California, stops at a diner run by Nick Papadakis and his much younger beautiful wife Cora, who is tired of life with her husband.

Frank Chambers, a young drifter in 1930s California, stops at a diner and is offered a job. The owner is Nick Papadakis, and his much younger, beautiful wife, Cora. There is immediate sexual chemistry between Frank and Cora, and they begin a passionate affair. Cora is tired of working at the diner, and of her husband, so they decide to murder Nick and start a new life together. The plan is to hit Nick over the head and make it look like he drowned in the bath. But the plan goes wrong, and soon everything starts to unravel. Adapted by Charlotte Greig

A BBC/Cymru Wales production, directed by Kate McAll.

1 hour

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Sat 27 Sep 201421:00

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Credits

RoleContributor
Frank ChambersRonan Summers
Cora PapadakisSamantha Dakin
Nick PapadakisChris Pavlo
SackettKerry Shale
AuthorJames M Cain
AdaptorCharlotte Greig
DirectorKate McAll

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  • Sat 30 Nov 201314:30
  • Sat 27 Sep 201421:00