Peter Lovesey - Keystone

English actor Warwick Easton has arrived in Los Angeles and is hired as a Keystone Cop

As filming gets underway, tragedy strikes...

Peter-Lovesey's historical crime thriller novel, first published in 1983.

Set in 1916, among the real stars of the silver-screen in the heyday of silent movie.

Starring Mark Straker and Jennifer Ehle.

Dramatised by Michael Lewin.

Warwick Easton (Keystone) .... Mark Straker
Amber Honeybee .... Jennifer Ehle
Sennett .... Roger Gartland
Brennan .... Kerry Shale
Louise .... Lorelei King
Frank .... Don Fellows
Winnie/Mrs Swatowska .... Ann Windsor
Slim .... John Church
Chester .... Gordon Reid

Director: Matthew Walters

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 1992