Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sabotage? | 20101122 | 20220322 (BBC7) 20220323 (BBC7) 20240409 (BBC7) 20240410 (BBC7) 20220322 20220323 20140810 (R4) | A series of nasty accidents befall the cast of the play Charles is appearing in. Is it bad luck or is someone out to sabotage the production. As ever, Charles is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation especially in the form of women and alcohol. His intentions may be good but somehow the results always go wrong. But as always with Charles murder is never far behind. And nasty accidents begin to befall members of the cast and crew. Is someone out to sabotage the production? And nasty accidents begin to befall members of the cast and crew. Is someone out to sabotage the production? A series of nasty accidents befall the cast of the play Charles is appearing in. Is it bad luck or is someone out to sabotage the production? Actor-cum-amateur sleuth CHARLES PARIS gets a part in a terrible play. Stars BILL NIGHY. He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job - and he's driving Frances his semi-ex-wife mad. So when he's offered a small role in an awful play up in Rugland, she nearly pushes him out the door. But as always with Charles, murder is never far behind when a series of nasty accidents start to befall the cast... Crime novel by Simon Brett. Dramatised in four parts by Jeremy Front. Actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris gets a part in a terrible play. But nasty accidents befall the cast. Suzanne Burden Jon Glover. Sam Dale Iain Batchelor Claire Harry Henry Devas |
| 02 | Victim | 20101129 | 20220323 (BBC7) 20220324 (BBC7) 20240410 (BBC7) 20240411 (BBC7) 20220323 20220324 20140817 (R4) | Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. Can he find the murderer before he strikes again or will Charles be fired from the cast first? As ever, Charles is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation especially in the form of women and alcohol. His intentions may be good but somehow the results always go wrong. He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances his semi-ex-wife mad. So when he's offered a small role in an awful play up in Rugland she nearly pushes him out the door. The production is as creaky as anything Charles has ever appeared in but the next play the theatre is scheduled to do is much more controversial. Soon a protest group has formed calling for a 'Porn Free Rugland'. And nasty accidents begin to befall members of the cast and crew. Fabio - Theo Cross Ronnie - SEAN BAKER. Landlady - SALLY ORROCK Barmaid - LEAH BROTHERHEAD. Fabio.... Ronnie.... Landlady.... Barmaid.... Fabio....Theo Cross Ronnie....SEAN BAKER. Landlady....SALLY ORROCK Barmaid....LEAH BROTHERHEAD. Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunit? Stars BILL NIGHY. Can he find the murderer before they strike again - or will he be fired from the cast first? Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. Can he find the culprit before he strikes again? Stars Bill Nighy. Suzanne Burden Jon Glover. Sam Dale Iain Batchelor Claire Harry Henry Devas |
| 03 | Killer? | 20101206 | 20220324 (BBC7) 20220325 (BBC7) 20240411 (BBC7) 20240412 (BBC7) 20220324 20220325 20140824 (R4) | Charles is appearing in 'The Message is Murder', a terrible play; so bad that someone wants to kill off the cast. As ever, Charles is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation especially in the form of women and alcohol. His intentions may be good but somehow the results always go wrong He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances his semi-ex-wife mad. So when he's offered a small role in an awful play up in Rugland she nearly pushes him out the door. The production is as creaky as anything Charles has ever appeared in but the next play the theatre is scheduled to do is much more controversial. Soon a protest group has formed calling for a 'Porn Free Rugland'. And nasty accidents begin to befall members of the cast and crew. Fabio - Theo Cross Ronnie - SEAN BAKER. Elaine - CHRISTINE KAVANAGH Frank - TONY BELL Protestor - SALLY ORROCK Barmaid - LEAH BROTHERHEAD. Fabio.... Ronnie.... Elaine.... Frank.... Protestor.... Barmaid.... Fabio....Theo Cross Ronnie....SEAN BAKER. Elaine....CHRISTINE KAVANAGH Frank....TONY BELL Protestor....SALLY ORROCK Barmaid....LEAH BROTHERHEAD. Charles is in a terrible play. But who wants to kill off the cast? Stars BILL NIGHY. Charles is appearing in a terrible play - 'The Message is Murder'. It's so bad that someone wants to kill off the cast... Charles is appearing in 'The Message is Murder', a terrible play. But exactly who wants to kill off the cast? First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2010. Suzanne Burden Jon Glover. Sam Dale Iain Batchelor Claire Harry Henry Devas |
| 04 LAST | Murderer? | 20101213 | 20220325 (BBC7) 20220326 (BBC7) 20240412 (BBC7) 20240413 (BBC7) 20220325 20220326 20140831 (R4) | Someone wants to close the Regent Theatre and is willing to murder to do so. As ever, Charles is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation especially in the form of women and alcohol. His intentions may be good but somehow the results always go wrong He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances his semi-ex-wife mad. So when he's offered a small role in an awful play up in Rugland she nearly pushes him out the door. The production is as creaky as anything Charles has ever appeared in but the next play the theatre is scheduled to do is much more controversial. Soon a protest group has formed calling for a 'Porn Free Rugland'. Nasty accidents begin to befall members of the cast and crew. It seems someone wants to close down the theatre and they will even murder to get their way. Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so. Elaine - CHRISTINE KAVANAGH Martha - SALLY ORROCK Someone wants to close The Regent Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so. Elaine....CHRISTINE KAVANAGH Martha....SALLY ORROCK Someone wants to close the Regent Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so... Who is determined to close the Regent Theatre? Someone who is willing to commit murder to get their way... Someone is out to close the Regent Theatre, and is willing to murder to do so. Can Charles unmask them? First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 2010. Suzanne Burden Jon Glover. Sam Dale Iain Batchelor Claire Harry Henry Devas |