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1. The Case of the Cool Canary

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Private investigator Dick George and his ex-wife must rescue an heiress from gangsters. Hollywood spoof with Francis Matthews.

Private investigator Dick George and his lovely ex-wife, Dora, are called upon by heiress, Ruth-Ann Rogers.

She desperately needs protection from gangsters intent upon wresting her fortune from her.

The adventures in the life of private investigator Dick George.

Starring Francis Matthews.

A spoof of Hollywood comedy thrillers of the 1930s written by Sarah Maxwell.

Dick George ...... Francis Matthews
Dora ...... Margaret Robertson
Ruth-Ann Rogers ...... Lisa Jacobs
Lucille Lamont ...... Lisa Jacobs
Louie ...... Nigel Anthony
Mugsy ...... Harry Towb
Blore ...... Edward de Souza
Charlie ...... Alan Tilvern
Pasta, the dog ...... Ronald Herdman

Director: Glyn Dearman

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1986.

1 hour

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Wed 3 Jul 202405:00
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