Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Oh Yes It Is | 20161202 | 20201222 (BBC7) 20201223 (BBC7) 20231226 (BBC7) 20251229 (BBC7) 20251230 (BBC7) 20190611 (R4) | A job in Panto seems the perfect way to spend the Christmas season for actor Charles Paris. But the cast of Cinderella are a motley crew from reality TV and Charles finds himself having to explain the traditions of Panto to their baffled American star whose career is on a downward trajectory. It's not long before the slapstick makes way for a murder investigation and Charles as always can't help doing some sleuthing of his own... Dramatised by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel. Ken - Brian Protheroe Electra - Lorelei King Larry - Nick Underwood Tad - Sam Rix Josie - Norah Lopez Holden Sparkle - Tom Forrister Bill Nighy stars as the actor cum amateur sleuth who's never far from a murder. |
| 02 | Suspicion | 20161209 | 20201223 (BBC7) 20201224 (BBC7) 20231227 (BBC7) 20251230 (BBC7) 20251231 (BBC7) 20190618 (R4) | When the star of Cinderella is shot Charles finds himself filling Baron Hardup's shoes. But who wanted him dead? Charles comes under suspicion now he's been promoted up the billing. Dramatised by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel. Electra - Lorelei King Tad - Sam Rix Kitty - Kirsty Oswald Barman - Tom Forrister When the star of Cinderella is shot, Charles takes over. But who wanted him dead? When the star of Cinderella is shot, Charles finds himself filling his shoes. But who wanted him dead? Starring Bill Nighy. When the star of Cinderella is shot Charles finds himself filling Baron Hardup's shoes. But who wanted him dead? |
| 03 | Suspects | 20161216 | 20201224 (BBC7) 20201225 (BBC7) 20231228 (BBC7) 20251231 (BBC7) 20260101 (BBC7) 20190625 (R4) | Just who could have shot the star of Cinderella dead? And are they the same person who is sending Charles threatening texts? There are certainly lots of suspects - a vengeful ex-wife, a stalker and a missing dancer. Dramatised by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel Tad - Sam Rix Kitty - Kirsty Oswald Larry - Nick Underwood Waiter - Tom Forrister Gloria - Elizabeth Bennett Is whoever shot Cinderella the same person who is sending Charles threatening texts? Is whoever shot Cinderella the same person who is sending Charles threatening texts? Starring Bill Nighy. |
| 04 LAST | They're Behind You | 20161223 | 20201225 (BBC7) 20201226 (BBC7) 20231229 (BBC7) 20260101 (BBC7) 20260102 (BBC7) 20190702 (R4) | With the body count rising amongst the cast of the Panto, the line 'they're behind you' is beginning to take on a sinister meaning. But Charles' skills amount to far more than shaking his booty as an Ugly Sister, he finds time to confront the killer too. Concluding episode starring Bill Nighy as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris. Dramatised by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel DCI Naylor - Lorelei King Gloria - Elizabeth Bennett Kitty - Kirsty Oswald Larry - Nick Underwood Terry - Jason Barnett Bill Nighy stars as the actor cum amateur sleuth who's never far from a murder. With the body count rising amongst the panto cast, 'they're behind you' is beginning to take on a new meaning. Stars Bill Nighy. |