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When the star of Cinderella is shot, Charles finds himself filling his shoes. But who wanted him dead? Starring Bill Nighy.

When the star of Cinderella is shot Charles finds himself filling Baron Hardup's shoes.

But who wanted him dead?

Charles comes under suspicion now he's been promoted up the billing.

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

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

Charles ...... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ...... Jon Glover
Danny ...... Sean Baker
Electra ...... Lorelei King
Tad ...... Sam Rix
Kitty ...... Kirsty Oswald
Barman ...... Tom Forrister

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2016.

18 days left to listen

28 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Dec 202501:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Credits

CharlesBill Nighy
FrancesSuzanne Burden
MauriceJon Glover
DannySean Baker
ElectraLorelei King
TadSam Rix
KittyKirsty Oswald
BarmanTom Forrister
DirectorSally Avens
AuthorSimon Brett
AdaptorJeremy Front

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Dec 201611:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 9 Dec 201611:45
    BBC Radio 4 LW
  • Tue 18 Jun 201923:00
    BBC Radio 4
  • Wed 23 Dec 202006:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 23 Dec 202013:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 23 Dec 202020:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Christmas Eve 202001:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 27 Dec 202321:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 30 Dec 202506:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 30 Dec 202511:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 30 Dec 202517:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 31 Dec 202501:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra