Murder Must Advertise [Wimsey]

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Death Comes To Pym's Publicity

19790101

20071212 (BBC7)
20100531 (BBC7)
20100601 (BBC7)
20120814 (BBC7)
20120815 (BBC7)
20140214 (BBC7)
20140215 (BBC7)
20200611 (BBC7)
20200612 (BBC7)
20220211 (BBC7)
20220212 (BBC7)
20250428 (BBC7)
20250429 (BBC7)
20100531
20100601

After the unexplained death of a junior copywriter at a top advertising agency, Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover.

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers.

First published in 1933 and adapted in six episodes by Alistair Beaton.

Mr Ingleby - John Quentin

Mr Willis - Richard O'Callaghan

Mr Hankin - Frank Williams

Ian Carmichael appeared as Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Radio from 1973 to 1983, in addition to the BBC TV adaptations broadcast from 1972 to 1975.

Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder.

Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael.

The posh sleuth is undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder.

[LISTEN NOW]

Singular Spotlessness Of A Lethal Weapon

19790108

20071213 (BBC7)
20100601 (BBC7)
20100602 (BBC7)
20120815 (BBC7)
20120816 (BBC7)
20140217 (BBC7)
20140218 (BBC7)
20200612 (BBC7)
20200613 (BBC7)
20220214 (BBC7)
20220215 (BBC7)
20250429 (BBC7)
20250430 (BBC7)
20100601
20100602

As his undercover murder probe at an advertising agency continues, Lord Peter Wimsey witnesses someone get a pasting that was meant for him...

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.

Mr Ingleby - John Quentin

Mr Willis - Richard O'Callaghan

Mr Hankin - Frank Williams

Pamela Dean - Amanda Murray

Ginger Joe - Greg Mandell

Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him.

Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. With Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson.

The posh sleuth's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him.

Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Wimsey's probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him.

Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Stars Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson.

[LISTEN NOW]

Unsentimental Masquerade Of A Harlequin

19790115

20071214 (BBC7)
20090831 (BBC7)
20090901 (BBC7)
20100602 (BBC7)
20100603 (BBC7)
20120816 (BBC7)
20120817 (BBC7)
20140218 (BBC7)
20140219 (BBC7)
20200615 (BBC7)
20200616 (BBC7)
20220215 (BBC7)
20220216 (BBC7)
20250430 (BBC7)
20250501 (BBC7)
20090831
20090901
20100602
20100603

Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe the murder of an advertising copywriter.

Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.

Dian de Momerie - Beth Morris

Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza

Mr Garrett - Brian Wilde

PC Moffat - Gordon Clyde

Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.

Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Mr GarrettB - Brian Wilde

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979..

Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.

Suspects abound as Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder.

Suspects abound as the posh sleuth probes the killing of an advertising copywriter.

[LISTEN NOW]

Inexcusable Invasion Of A Ducal Entertainment

19790122

20071217 (BBC7)
20100603 (BBC7)
20100604 (BBC7)
20120817 (BBC7)
20120818 (BBC7)
20140219 (BBC7)
20140220 (BBC7)
20200616 (BBC7)
20200617 (BBC7)
20220216 (BBC7)
20220217 (BBC7)
20250501 (BBC7)
20250502 (BBC7)
20100603
20100604

Still investigating the killing of a copywriter at an advertising agency, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise.

Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.

Dian de Momerie - Beth Morris

Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza

Major Milligan - Lyndon Brook

Mr Willis - Richard O'Callaghan

Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder.

Probing an advertising copywriter's killing - upper class sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. Stars Ian Carmichael.

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder.

Probing an advertising copywriter's killing, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise.

A new disguise for the posh sleuth as he probes an advertising copywriter's death.

[LISTEN NOW]

Sudden Decease Of A Man In Dress Clothes

19790129

20071218 (BBC7)
20100604 (BBC7)
20100605 (BBC7)
20120820 (BBC7)
20120821 (BBC7)
20140220 (BBC7)
20140221 (BBC7)
20200617 (BBC7)
20200618 (BBC7)
20220217 (BBC7)
20220218 (BBC7)
20250502 (BBC7)
20250503 (BBC7)
20100604
20100605

With Lord Peter Wimsey working undercover to probe a death at an ad agency, there's news of a fresh killing.

Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.

Dian de Momerie - Beth Morris

Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza

Major Milligan - Lyndon Brook

Mr Garrett - Brian Wilde

Mr Hankin - Frank Williams

P.C. Moffatt - Gordon Clyde

Serg. Lumley - Danny Schiller

Mr Garfield - Philip Voss

As Wimsey investigates a death at an ad agency, there's another killing.

With Lord Peter Wimsey undercover to probe a death at an ad agency, there's news of a fresh killing. Starring Ian Carmichael.

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

As Lord Peter Wimsey investigates a death at an ad agency, there's another killing.

With Wimsey undercover to probe a death at an ad agency, there's news of a fresh killing.

A fresh killing mars the posh sleuth's death probe at an advertising agency.

[LISTEN NOW]

06 LAST

Appropriate Exit Of An Unskilled Murderer

19790205

20071219 (BBC7)
20100607 (BBC7)
20100608 (BBC7)
20120821 (BBC7)
20120822 (BBC7)
20140221 (BBC7)
20140222 (BBC7)
20200618 (BBC7)
20200619 (BBC7)
20220218 (BBC7)
20220219 (BBC7)
20250505 (BBC7)
20250506 (BBC7)
20100607
20100608

Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to finally crack the mysterious murder of a copywriter at an advertising agency.

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.

Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza

Mr Brotherhood - Norman Shelley

Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter.

Wimsey is determined to finally crack the mysterious murder of an advertising copywriter.

Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to finally crack the mysterious murder of an advertising copywriter. Stars Ian Carmichael.

The posh sleuth is out to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter.

Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	Death Comes To Pym's Publicity	19790101	20071212 (BBC7) 20100531 (BBC7) 20100601 (BBC7) 20120814 (BBC7) 20120815 (BBC7) 20140214 (BBC7) 20140215 (BBC7) 20200611 (BBC7) 20200612 (BBC7) 20220211 (BBC7) 20220212 (BBC7) 20250428 (BBC7) 20250429 (BBC7) 20100531 20100601	After the unexplained death of a junior copywriter at a top advertising agency, Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover. Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the British gentleman detective created by Dorothy L Sayers. First published in 1933 and adapted in six episodes by Alistair Beaton. Mr Ingleby - John Quentin Mr Willis - Richard O'Callaghan Mr Hankin - Frank Williams Ian Carmichael appeared as Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Radio from 1973 to 1983, in addition to the BBC TV adaptations broadcast from 1972 to 1975. Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Dorothy L Sayers' mystery with Ian Carmichael. The posh sleuth is undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Singular Spotlessness Of A Lethal Weapon	19790108	20071213 (BBC7) 20100601 (BBC7) 20100602 (BBC7) 20120815 (BBC7) 20120816 (BBC7) 20140217 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20200612 (BBC7) 20200613 (BBC7) 20220214 (BBC7) 20220215 (BBC7) 20250429 (BBC7) 20250430 (BBC7) 20100601 20100602	As his undercover murder probe at an advertising agency continues, Lord Peter Wimsey witnesses someone get a pasting that was meant for him... Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Dramatised by Alistair Beaton. Mr Ingleby - John Quentin Mr Willis - Richard O'Callaghan Mr Hankin - Frank Williams Pamela Dean - Amanda Murray Ginger Joe - Greg Mandell Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. With Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson. The posh sleuth's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Wimsey's probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. Stars Ian Carmichael and Allan Cuthbertson. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Unsentimental Masquerade Of A Harlequin	19790115	20071214 (BBC7) 20090831 (BBC7) 20090901 (BBC7) 20100602 (BBC7) 20100603 (BBC7) 20120816 (BBC7) 20120817 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20200615 (BBC7) 20200616 (BBC7) 20220215 (BBC7) 20220216 (BBC7) 20250430 (BBC7) 20250501 (BBC7) 20090831 20090901 20100602 20100603	Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe the murder of an advertising copywriter. Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Dramatised by Alistair Beaton. Dian de Momerie - Beth Morris Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza Mr Garrett - Brian Wilde PC Moffat - Gordon Clyde Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder. Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael. Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Mr GarrettB - Brian Wilde First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979.. Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder. Suspects abound as Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. Suspects abound as the posh sleuth probes the killing of an advertising copywriter. [LISTEN NOW]
04	Inexcusable Invasion Of A Ducal Entertainment	19790122	20071217 (BBC7) 20100603 (BBC7) 20100604 (BBC7) 20120817 (BBC7) 20120818 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20200616 (BBC7) 20200617 (BBC7) 20220216 (BBC7) 20220217 (BBC7) 20250501 (BBC7) 20250502 (BBC7) 20100603 20100604	Still investigating the killing of a copywriter at an advertising agency, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Dramatised by Alistair Beaton. Dian de Momerie - Beth Morris Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza Major Milligan - Lyndon Brook Mr Willis - Richard O'Callaghan Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate a murder. Probing an advertising copywriter's killing - upper class sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. Stars Ian Carmichael. Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder. Probing an advertising copywriter's killing, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. A new disguise for the posh sleuth as he probes an advertising copywriter's death. [LISTEN NOW]
05	Sudden Decease Of A Man In Dress Clothes	19790129	20071218 (BBC7) 20100604 (BBC7) 20100605 (BBC7) 20120820 (BBC7) 20120821 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20200617 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20220217 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) 20250502 (BBC7) 20250503 (BBC7) 20100604 20100605	With Lord Peter Wimsey working undercover to probe a death at an ad agency, there's news of a fresh killing. Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Dramatised by Alistair Beaton. Dian de Momerie - Beth Morris Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza Major Milligan - Lyndon Brook Mr Garrett - Brian Wilde Mr Hankin - Frank Williams P.C. Moffatt - Gordon Clyde Serg. Lumley - Danny Schiller Mr Garfield - Philip Voss As Wimsey investigates a death at an ad agency, there's another killing. With Lord Peter Wimsey undercover to probe a death at an ad agency, there's news of a fresh killing. Starring Ian Carmichael. Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. As Lord Peter Wimsey investigates a death at an ad agency, there's another killing. With Wimsey undercover to probe a death at an ad agency, there's news of a fresh killing. A fresh killing mars the posh sleuth's death probe at an advertising agency. [LISTEN NOW]
06 LAST	Appropriate Exit Of An Unskilled Murderer	19790205	20071219 (BBC7) 20100607 (BBC7) 20100608 (BBC7) 20120821 (BBC7) 20120822 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20140222 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20200619 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) 20220219 (BBC7) 20250505 (BBC7) 20250506 (BBC7) 20100607 20100608	Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to finally crack the mysterious murder of a copywriter at an advertising agency. Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Dramatised by Alistair Beaton. Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza Mr Brotherhood - Norman Shelley Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter. Wimsey is determined to finally crack the mysterious murder of an advertising copywriter. Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to finally crack the mysterious murder of an advertising copywriter. Stars Ian Carmichael. The posh sleuth is out to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter. Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. [LISTEN NOW]