Episode 4
By Jeremy Front. Bill Nighy stars as actor Charles Paris. Charles is starring in a farce, but it might as well be a whodunnit when an old friend is murdered during rehearsals.
by Jeremy Front
Based on the novel by Simon Brett
Charles Paris ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Suzi ..... Jan Ravens
Bernard ..... Sean Murray
Freddie ..... Philip Bretherton
Tony ..... Clive Hayward
Lisa ..... Isabella Inchbald
Gina ..... Ellie Darvill
Celebrant ..... David Reakes
Baxter/Cross Trainer ..... Adam Fitzgerald
Waitress ..... Kath Weare
Directed by Sally Avens
Charles is starring in a revival of a 70s farce; the cast record an audio promo for the show only for the producer to be found dead in his studio. The cast seem to have secrets they don't want shared but who would go as far as murder to protect themselves? Charles is determined to find out.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Charles Paris | Bill Nighy |
| Frances | Suzanne Burden |
| Maurice | Jon Glover |
| Suzi | Jan Ravens |
| Lisa | Isabella Inchbald |
| Bernard | Sean Murray |
| Tony | Clive Hayward |
| Sophie | Abbie Andrews |
| Freddie | Philip Bretherton |
| Gina | Ellie Darvill |
| Celebrant | David Reakes |
| Baxter | Adam Fitzgerald |
| Waitress | Kath Weare |
| Author | Simon Brett |
| Adaptor | Jeremy Front |
| Director | Sally Avens |
Broadcasts
- Fri 16 Mar 201811:30BBC Radio 4
- Wed 30 Nov 202211:30BBC Radio 4
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