Case #96 - Community Disservice
Detectives investigate some unexplained thefts threatening the future of a community centre. Stars Joanna Lumley. From 2017.
The return of acclaimed double-act Max and Ivan as incompetent private detectives for hire.
Joanna Lumley guest stars.
The detectives investigate a series of mysterious thefts which threaten the very future of Nunhead Community Centre.
Assisted by the permanently tired caretaker Gerry, they track the chief suspect, washed-up former B-Movie actress Lavinia Moncrief and eventually have to go undercover to infiltrate her bizarre acting classes. Also featuring bell ringers, hypnotism and a mutant komodo dragon.
Written by and starring Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez.
Max ...... Max Olesker
Ivan ...... Ivan Gonzalez
Lavinia Moncrief ...... Joanna Lumley
Gerry Glossop ...... David Reed
Andromedo ...... David Reed
Battle re-enactor ...... David Reed
Narrator ...... Lewis Macleod
Malcolm McMichaelmas ...... Lewis Macleod
Soulless Property Developer ...... Lewis Macleod
Janet from the Council ...... Lolly Adefope
Bell-ringer ...... Lolly Adefope
Developed by John Stanley Productions.
Producer: Ben Walker
A Retort production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in October 2017.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Max | Max Olesker |
| Ivan | Ivan Gonzalez |
| Lavinia Moncrief | Joanna Lumley |
| Gerry Glossop | David Reed |
| Andromedo | David Reed |
| Battle re-enactor | David Reed |
| Narrator | Lewis Macleod |
| Malcolm McMichaelmas | Lewis Macleod |
| Soulless property developer | Lewis Macleod |
| Janet from the council | Lolly Adefope |
| Bell-ringer | Lolly Adefope |
| Writer | Max Olesker |
| Writer | Ivan Gonzalez |
| Producer | Ben Walker |
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Sun 1 Oct 201719:15BBC Radio 4- Fri 6 Oct 201707:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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