Episode 4
A suspicious accident and an unlikely blackmail scam involving fake nuns, lead to a shocking discovery. Stars Paul Bazely.
Sir Gerald Tarrant of British Intelligence has disappeared, presumed killed in a road accident after stopping to help two nuns who had broken down.
Meanwhile Modesty and Willie have uncovered a blackmail scam - also involving a nun - and a Chateau in the Pyrenees, which can be accessed by a secret cave.
Could Tarrant have been kidnapped? They head for the Chateau to find out.
Adapted from Peter O'Donnell's novel by Stef Penney.
Modesty Blaise . . . Daphne Alexander
Willie Garvin . . . Paul Bazely
Sir Gerald Tarrant . . . Ian McNeice
Clare . . . Clare Grogan
Sexton/Colonel Jim . . . Ewan Bailey
Lady Janet . . . Sara Markland
Quinn . . . John Ramm
With music by Will Gregory, arranged by Ian Gardiner and performed by the National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Ben Foster.
Sound by David Thomas
Directed by Kate McAll
A Pier production for BBC Radio 4 first broadcast in February 2020.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Modesty Blaise | Daphne Alexander |
| Willie Garvin | Paul Bazely |
| Sir Gerald Tarrant | Ian McNeice |
| Clare | Clare Grogan |
| Sexton | Ewan Bailey |
| Colonel Jim | Ewan Bailey |
| Lady Janet | Sara Markland |
| Quinn | John Ramm |
| Director | Kate McAll |
| Author | Peter O'Donnell |
| Adaptor | Stef Penney |
Broadcasts
Thu 16 Feb 201710:45BBC Radio 4- Thu 16 Feb 201719:45BBC Radio 4
- Thu 12 Nov 202014:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 13 Nov 202002:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
