Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Photo Call | 19850819 | 20241018 (BBC7) 20241019 (BBC7) |  An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A stage dagger turns murderously into a real one... Francis Matthews stars as Charles Paris. Six-part thriller serial adapted from his own book by Simon Brett. Brian Cassells - Hugh Laurie Frances - Jennifer Hilary James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Maurice Skellern - Harry Landis Pam Northcliffe - Sara Corper Michael Vanderzee - Mark Wing-Davey Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Willy Mariello - Billy McColl An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? An actor dies as the thespian sleuth is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? Simon Brett's thriller stars Francis Matthews. |
| 02 | D.u.d.s. On The Fringe | 19850826 | 20241021 (BBC7) 20241022 (BBC7) | Charles Paris investigates the death of Willy Mariello and meets Anna Duncan, one of the students appearing on the Edinburgh Fringe. Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Brian Cassells - Hugh Laurie Pam Northcliffe - Sara Corper Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson Jean Mariello - Frances Low Michael Vanderzee - Mark Wing-Davey The thespian sleuth gathers the evidence to solve Willy's death. The thespian sleuth meets student Anna and makes a discovery about Willy's death. Stars Francis Matthews and Hugh Laurie. |
| 03 | First Lunch | 19850902 | 20241022 (BBC7) 20241023 (BBC7) | Charles is continuing his investigations into the death of Willy Mariello. Now he turns his attention to James Milne, owner of the house where the other university actors are staying... Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Pam Northcliffe - Sara Corper Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson Lesley Petter - Lesley Manville James Milne - Alan McNaughtan The thespian sleuth's investigations continue following Willy's death. With Willy dead, the thespian sleuth questions the owner of the student actors' house. Stars Francis Matthews and Sara Corper. |
| 04 | Legal Aid | 19850909 | 20241023 (BBC7) 20241024 (BBC7) | Convinced Willy Mariello's been murdered, Charles Paris enlists the help of his solicitor friend, Gerald Venables, in the investigation... Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Gerald Venables - Jeremy Child Jean Mariello - Frances Low Convinced that Willy was murdered, the thespian sleuth consults his solicitor friend. Convinced that Willy was murdered, the thespian sleuth consults his solicitor friend. Stars Francis Matthews and Kim Thomson. |
| 05 | Last Lunch | 19850916 | 20241024 (BBC7) 20241025 (BBC7) | Charles suspects Anna Duncan of murdering Willy Mariello, but her fellow-student Martin Warburton is still behaving strangely. Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Frances - Jennifer Hilary Brian Cassells - Hugh Laurie Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Stella Galpin-Lord - Sheila Mitchell Guide - Fraser Kerr The thespian sleuth suspects a student of the murder of Willy, but another is acting oddly The thespian sleuth suspects one student is the murderer, but another's acting oddly. Stars Francis Matthews and Hugh Laurie. |
| 06 | Up In The Castle | 19850923 | 20241025 (BBC7) 20241026 (BBC7) | With one suspect cleared of murdering Willy Mariello, a bomb is planted in Charles Paris's bag - meaning suspicions shift elsewhere... Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Conclusion of Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his book. Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Frances - Jennifer Hilary One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death. One murder suspect is cleared, but a bomb is ticking in the thespian sleuth's bag. Stars Francis Matthews and Michael Maloney. |