Episodes
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| 01 | The Murderous Marriage | 20061025 | 20240402 (BBC7) 20240401 (BBC7) | After pursuing him for nearly four years, Cotswold sleuth Agatha Raisin is finally set to marry James Lacey, the handsome Colonel next door. But there's just one little problem - Penelope Keith stars as the PR guru turned amateur detective. MC Beaton's novel dramatised in six parts by David Semple. Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Wong - Stephen Hogan Roy Silver - James Holmes Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray Jimmy Raisin - John Rogan Martin - Tim Whitnall Producer: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2006. The Cotswold sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But... Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The Cotswold amateur sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's just a little problem. Stars Penelope Keith. After pursuing him for nearly four years, Cotswold sleuth Agatha Raisin is finally set to marry James Lacey, the handsome Colonel next door. But there's just one little problem - Penelope Keith stars as the PR guru turned amateur detective. MC Beaton's novel dramatised in six parts by David Semple. Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Wong - Stephen Hogan Roy Silver - James Holmes Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray Jimmy Raisin - John Rogan Martin - Tim Whitnall Producer: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2006. The Cotswold sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But... Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The Cotswold amateur sleuth is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's just a little problem. Stars Penelope Keith. | |
| 06 | The Fairies Of Fryfam, Part 2: Murder In The Dark | 20061129 | 20240409 (BBC7) 20240408 (BBC7) | Agatha continues to investigate the murder in the village of Fryfam in Cornwall - but, even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Penelope Keith stars as the PR guru turned amateur detective. MC Beaton's novel dramatised by David Semple Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy Lucy Danvers - Rebecca Saire Arthur Popplewell - Stephen Critchlow Producer: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2006. The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget? Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The sleuths continue the Fryfam investigation. But even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Stars Penelope Keith. Agatha continues to investigate the murder in the village of Fryfam in Cornwall - but, even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Penelope Keith stars as the PR guru turned amateur detective. MC Beaton's novel dramatised by David Semple Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy Lucy Danvers - Rebecca Saire Arthur Popplewell - Stephen Critchlow Producer: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2006. The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget? Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The sleuths continue the Fryfam investigation. But even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Stars Penelope Keith. | |
| 01 | 01 | The Vicious Vet | 20040524 | 20110523/24 (BBC7) 20120705 (BBC7) 20120706 (BBC7) 20140214 (BBC7) 20140215 (BBC7) 20180115 (BBC7) 20180116 (BBC7) 20200518 (BBC7) 20200519 (BBC7) 20220912 (BBC7) 20220913 (BBC7) | A handsome vet's arrival in the Cotswold village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for amateur sleuth, Agatha Raisin. Starring Penelope Keith. Dramatised in six parts by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith Peter Bladen - Ewan Bailey James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Paul Bladen - Jon Glover Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Ben Crowe Fred Huntingdon - Jillie Meers Mrs Josephs - Joanna McCullum Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004. A vet's arrival in the village of Carsely sparks a murder trail for the amateur sleuth. |
| 01 | 02 | The Body In The Bathroom | 20040531 | 20110524/25 (BBC7) 20120706 (BBC7) 20120707 (BBC7) 20140217 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20180116 (BBC7) 20180117 (BBC7) 20200519 (BBC7) 20200520 (BBC7) 20220913 (BBC7) 20220914 (BBC7) | Hunting the village killer, the amateur sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching. Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. Dramatised by David Semple from MC Beaton's novel. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith Peter Bladen - Ewan Bailey James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Ben Crowe Fred Huntingdon - Jillie Meers Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2004. Hunting the killer, the sleuth resorts to barefaced lies, burglary and badger-watching. |
| 01 | 03 | The Potted Gardener | 20040607 | 20110525/26 (BBC7) 20120709 (BBC7) 20120710 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20180117 (BBC7) 20180118 (BBC7) 20200520 (BBC7) 20200521 (BBC7) 20220914 (BBC7) 20220915 (BBC7) | Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty, with the Grim Reaper on the prowl. Penelope Keith stars as amateur sleuth, Agatha Raisin. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Roy - David Holt Bernard Spott - Paul Brooke Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Ben Crowe Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. Competition for a new garden festival in the village turns nasty. |
| 01 | 04 | The Gardener's Legacy | 20040614 | 20110526/27 (BBC7) 20120710 (BBC7) 20120711 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20180118 (BBC7) 20180119 (BBC7) 20200521 (BBC7) 20200522 (BBC7) 20220915 (BBC7) 20220916 (BBC7) | When her garden festival arch-rival is murdered, amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin digs deep to root out the wrongdoer. Starring Penelope Keith. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Roy - David Holt Bernard Spott - Paul Brooke Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Ben Crowe Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. When her garden festival rival is murdered, the sleuth digs deep to root out the wrongdoer |
| 01 | 05 | The Walkers Of Dembley | 20040621 | 20110527/28 (BBC7) 20120711 (BBC7) 20120712 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20180119 (BBC7) 20180120 (BBC7) 20200522 (BBC7) 20200523 (BBC7) 20220916 (BBC7) 20220917 (BBC7) | Keen to get closer to James - the sleuth gets embroiled in a saga of murder, lust and Wellington Boots. Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Ben Crowe Deborah Camden - Rachel Atkins Mr Boggle - David Holt Sir Charles Whitaker - Philip Fox Jessica Keller - Alice Hart Kelvin - Bertie Carvell Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | A Marriage Of Convenience | 20040628 | 20110530/31 (BBC7) 20120712 (BBC7) 20120713 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20140222 (BBC7) 20180122 (BBC7) 20180123 (BBC7) 20200525 (BBC7) 20200526 (BBC7) 20220919 (BBC7) 20220920 (BBC7) | Investigating the murder of a militant rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. Penelope Keith stars as amateur sleuth, Agatha Raisin. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Ben Crowe Deborah Camden - Rachel Atkins Mr Boggle - David Holt Sir Charles Whitaker - Philip Fox Kelvin - Bertie Carvell Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. Investigating the murder of a rambler, Agatha and James go undercover as a married couple. |
| 02 | 01 | The Curious Curate | 20051010 | 20110531 (BBC7) 20110601 (BBC7) 20120713 (BBC7) 20120714 (BBC7) 20150113 (BBC7) 20150114 (BBC7) 20191025 (BBC7) 20191026 (BBC7) 20210810 (BBC7) 20210811 (BBC7) 20230629 (BBC7) 20230630 (BBC7) | When the village curate is found murdered, retired PR guru Agatha Raisin vows to bring his killer to justice. She's also hopeful that the investigation brings her closer to her handsome next-door neighbour, Colonel Lacey... Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. MC Beaton's novel, first published in 2003. Dramatised in six parts by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Margaret Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Stephen Hogan Richard Binser - Nicky Henson Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray Miss Partle - Ella Smith Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2005. When the village curate is found murdered, the retired PR guru vows to catch his killer. |
| 02 | 02 | Duck And Cover | 20051017 | 20110601/02 (BBC7) 20120716 (BBC7) 20120717 (BBC7) 20150114 (BBC7) 20150115 (BBC7) 20191028 (BBC7) 20191029 (BBC7) 20210811 (BBC7) 20210812 (BBC7) 20230630 (BBC7) 20230701 (BBC7) | Still reeling from the death of their curate, the inhabitants of Carsley decide on duck racing and Morris dancing to cheer themselves up. But the village fete is unlikely to go smoothly whilst the killer is still amongst them... Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. MC Beaton's novel about the PR guru turned amateur sleuth. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Margaret Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Stephen Hogan Richard Binser - Nicky Henson Roy - James Holmes Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray Miss Partle - Ella Smith Farmer Ruskin - Gerard McDermott Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio in October 2005. With the villagers reeling from the curate's death, the fete goes ahead. |
| 02 | 03 | Buried Treasure | 20051024 | 20110602/03 (BBC7) 20120717 (BBC7) 20120718 (BBC7) 20150115 (BBC7) 20150116 (BBC7) 20191029 (BBC7) 20191030 (BBC7) 20210812 (BBC7) 20210813 (BBC7) 20230703 (BBC7) 20230704 (BBC7) | When Agatha embarks on a plan to give up smoking, little does she know it will lead to a treasure hunt, humiliation and a rather nasty murder... Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. MC Beaton's novel about the PR guru turned amateur sleuth. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Margaret Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Stephen Hogan Roy Silver - James Holmes Mrs Friendly - Joanna Brookes Mrs Hicks - Lynda Baron Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio in October 2005. The sleuth's plan to quit smoking sparks a treasure hunt, humiliation and a nasty murder. |
| 02 | 04 | The Civil War | 20051031 | 20110603/04 (BBC7) 20120718 (BBC7) 20120719 (BBC7) 20150116 (BBC7) 20150117 (BBC7) 20191030 (BBC7) 20191031 (BBC7) 20210813 (BBC7) 20210814 (BBC7) 20230704 (BBC7) 20230705 (BBC7) | The search to find the killer leads Agatha and James to the dreaming spires of Oxford. Here they soon get intimate - in a cupboard full of EM Forster first editions... Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. MC Beaton's novel about the PR guru turned amateur sleuth. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair DC Bill Wong - Stephen Hogan Mrs Friendly - Joanna Brookes Mrs Hicks - Lynda Baron Professor Wolf - Simon Treves Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio in October 2005. The murder hunt leads to Oxford, as intimacy beckons in a cupboard full of special books. |
| 02 | 05 | The Wizard Of Evesham | 20051107 | 20110606/07 (BBC7) 20120719 (BBC7) 20120720 (BBC7) 20150119 (BBC7) 20150120 (BBC7) 20191031 (BBC7) 20191101 (BBC7) 20210816 (BBC7) 20210817 (BBC7) 20230705 (BBC7) 20230706 (BBC7) | Agatha is alarmed when her new wizard of a hairdresser seems keen to take care of more than just her split ends. She soon discovers that everyone in his salon has a secret and that he practises a very dark magic indeed... Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. MC Beaton's novel about the PR guru turned amateur sleuth. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray John Orlando - John Cummins Bobby - Matthew Carter Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio in November 2005. The alarmed sleuth discovers her hairdresser and his clients are harbouring a dark secret. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | The Moment Of Truth | 20051114 | 20110607/08 (BBC7) 20120720 (BBC7) 20120721 (BBC7) 20150120 (BBC7) 20150121 (BBC7) 20191101 (BBC7) 20191102 (BBC7) 20210817 (BBC7) 20210818 (BBC7) 20230706 (BBC7) 20230707 (BBC7) | Agatha must quickly discover the identity of the poisoner, but James is refusing to help. Has he really ceased to care for her? Penelope Keith stars as Agatha Raisin. MC Beaton's novel about the PR guru turned amateur sleuth. Dramatised by David Semple. ~Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair DC Bill Wong - Stephen Hogan Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray Eve - Fay Rusling Bobby - Matthew Carter Director: Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio in November 2005. Agatha must identify the poisoner, but James won't help. Does he really no longer care? |
| 03 | 01 | The Murderous Marriage | 20061025 | 20110608/09 (BBC7) 20130820 (BBC7) 20130821 (BBC7) 20150622 (BBC7) 20150623 (BBC7) 20240401 (BBC7) 20240402 (BBC7) | After pursuing him for nearly four years, Cotswold sleuth Agatha Raisin is finally set to marry James Lacey, the handsome Colonel next door. But there's just one little problem. Starring Penelope Keith as Agatha Raisin, Malcolm Sinclair as James Lacey, Liza Sadovy as Mrs Bloxby and Stephen Hogan as DC Wong. Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton Producer Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. The Cotswold detective is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's a problem. But there's just one little problem - Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Wong - Stephen Hogan Roy Silver - James Holmes Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray Jimmy Raisin - John Rogan Martin - Tim Whitnall Producer: Carol Smith Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The Cotswold detective is finally set to marry Colonel James Lacey. But there's just a little problem. Stars Penelope Keith. |
| 03 | 02 | The Disappearing Trick | 20061101 | 20110609/10 (BBC7) 20130821 (BBC7) 20130822 (BBC7) 20150623 (BBC7) 20150624 (BBC7) 20240402 (BBC7) 20240403 (BBC7) | With her marriage dreams in tatters, Agatha has the small task of returning all the wedding presents - and the slightly larger one of clearing her name of murder. Starring Penelope Keith as Agatha Raisin, Malcolm Sinclair as James Lacey, Belinda Lang as Harriet and Liza Sadovy as Mrs Bloxby. Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton Producer Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. The Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder. Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy DC Bill Wong - Stephen Hogan Ry Silver - James Holmes Mrs Wendle - Tina Gray Martin - Tim Whitnall Harriet - Belinda Lang Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton. Producer: Carol Smith Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. With her marriage aborted, the Cotswold sleuth must return the wedding gifts and clear herself of murder. Stars Penelope Keith. |
| 03 | 03 | The Terrible Tourist | 20061108 | 20110610/11 (BBC7) 20130822 (BBC7) 20130823 (BBC7) 20150624 (BBC7) 20150625 (BBC7) 20240403 (BBC7) 20240404 (BBC7) | Now that their marriage plans have collapsed, Agatha is furious to discover that James is taking a holiday on the island where they were supposed to honeymoon together. But when she sets out in pursuit of him, she stumbles upon another murder. Starring Penelope Keith as Agatha Raisin, Malcolm Sinclair as James Lacey, Caroline Harker as Olivia and George Layton as Sam. Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton Producer Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. The furious sleuth pursues James, but stumbles on a new murder. Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Olivia Debenham - Caroline Harker Sam Payne - George Layton Ella Payne - Julia Deakin George Debenham - Spencer Banks Jean-Pierre - Peter Silverleaf) Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton. Producer: Carol Smith Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The furious sleuth pursues James over his holiday on their honeymoon island, but stumbles on a new murder. Stars Penelope Keith. |
| 03 | 04 | The Green-eyed Monster | 20061115 | 20110613/14 (BBC7) 20130823 (BBC7) 20130824 (BBC7) 20150625 (BBC7) 20150626 (BBC7) 20240404 (BBC7) 20240405 (BBC7) | A murder at the hotel disco has forced the warring Agatha and James to co-habit. But will they be able to solve this sudden death before they end up killing each other? Starring Penelope Keith as Agatha Raisin, Malcolm Sinclair as James Lacey, Caroline Harker as Olivia and George Layton as Sam. Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton Producer Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. Miles from home, the sleuth and her partner investigate the murder of a tourist. A murder at the hotel disco has forced the warring Agatha and James to co-habit. But will they be able to solve this sudden death before they end-up killing each other? Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Olivia Debenham - Caroline Harker Sam Payne - George Layton George Debenham - Spencer Banks Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton. Producer: Carol Smith Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. Despite being miles from home, the sleuth and her partner investigate the murder of a British tourist. Stars Penelope Keith. |
| 03 | 05 | The Fairies Of Fryfam | 20061122 | 20110614/15 (BBC7) 20130826 (BBC7) 20130827 (BBC7) 20150626 (BBC7) 20150627 (BBC7) 20240405 (BBC7) 20240406 (BBC7) | Hurt by James once too often, Agatha takes a trip to the Cornish village of Fryfam, but is soon disturbed by some strange lights at the bottom of her garden. Starring Penelope Keith as Agatha Raisin, Malcolm Sinclair as James Lacey, Liza Sadovy as Mrs Bloxby and Rebecca Saire as Lucy Danvers. Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton Producer Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. The sleuth runs off to Cornwall, but there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James! Hurt by James once too often, Agatha takes a trip to the Cornish village of Fryham, but is soon disturbed by some strange lights at the bottom of her garden. Agatha Raisin - Penelope Keith James Lacey - Malcolm Sinclair Mrs Bloxby - Liza Sadovy Lucy Danvers - Rebecca Saire Tolly Danvers - Mark Straker Mr Popplewell - Stephen Critchlow Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton. Producer: Carol Smith Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The sleuth runs off to deepest Cornwall, but even then there's no escaping murder and mystery - or James! Stars Penelope Keith. Hurt by James once too often, Agatha takes a trip to the Cornish village of Fryham. However, she's soon disturbed by some strange lights at the bottom of her garden... Penelope Keith stars as the PR guru turned amateur detective. Dramatised in two parts by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2006. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | Murder In The Dark | 20061129 | 20110615/16 (BBC7) 20130827 (BBC7) 20130828 (BBC7) 20150629 (BBC7) 20150630 (BBC7) | The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but, even more of a mystery, can James forgive and forget? Starring Penelope Keith as Agatha Raisin, Malcolm Sinclair as James Lacey and Liza Sadovy as Mrs Bloxby. Dramatised by David Semple from the novel by MC Beaton Producer Carol Smith First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. The sleuths investigate the Cornish murder - but can James forgive and forget? |