Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Death Comes To Pym's Publicity | 19790101 | 20120814 (BBC7) 20120815 (BBC7) 20140214 (BBC7) 20140215 (BBC7) 20200611 (BBC7) 20200612 (BBC7) 20220211 (BBC7) 20220212 (BBC7) | 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. Classy and sharp-witted, aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Bredon Wimsey was born in 1890 and educated at Eton and Oxford, before serving in the military during the First World War. Mr Ingleby - John Quentin Mr Willis - Richard O'Callaghan Miss Meteyard - Frances Jeater Mr Hankin - Frank Williams Miss Rossiter - Joanna Wake 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. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979. Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover to probe an advertising copywriter's murder. |
| 02 | Singular Spotlessness Of A Lethal Weapon | 19790108 | 20120815 (BBC7) 20120816 (BBC7) 20140217 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20200612 (BBC7) 20200613 (BBC7) 20220214 (BBC7) 20220215 (BBC7) | 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 Miss Meteyard - Frances Jeater Mr Hankin - Frank Williams Miss Rossiter - Joanna Wake Pamela Dean - Amanda Murray Ginger Joe - Greg Mandell First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979. Lord Peter Wimsey's undercover probe sees someone get a pasting meant for him. |
| 03 | Unsentimental Masquerade Of A Harlequin | 19790115 | 20120816 (BBC7) 20120817 (BBC7) 20140218 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20200615 (BBC7) 20200616 (BBC7) 20220215 (BBC7) 20220216 (BBC7) | Suspects abound as Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to probe the murder of an advertising copywriter. Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – the aristocratic amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers. Dramatised by Alistair Beaton. Dian de Momerie - Beth Morris Mr Tallboy - Edward de Souza Mr GarrettB - Brian Wilde Miss Rossiter - Joanna Wake Miss Meteyard - Frances Jeater PC Moffat - Gordon Clyde First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979.. Lord Peter Wimsey dons fancy dress to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder. |
| 04 | Inexcusable Invasion Of A Ducal Entertainment | 19790122 | 20120817 (BBC7) 20120818 (BBC7) 20140219 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20200616 (BBC7) 20200617 (BBC7) 20220216 (BBC7) 20220217 (BBC7) | Still investigating the killing of a copywriter at an advertising agency, Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise. Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey – 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 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979. Lord Peter Wimsey needs a new disguise to investigate an advertising copywriter's murder. |
| 05 | Sudden Decease Of A Man In Dress Clothes | 19790129 | 20120820 (BBC7) 20120821 (BBC7) 20140220 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20200617 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20220217 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) | 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 Lord Peter Wimsey – 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 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1979. As Lord Peter Wimsey investigates a death at an ad agency, there's another killing. |
| 06 LAST | Appropriate Exit Of An Unskilled Murderer | 19790205 | 20120821 (BBC7) 20120822 (BBC7) 20140221 (BBC7) 20140222 (BBC7) 20200618 (BBC7) 20200619 (BBC7) 20220218 (BBC7) 20220219 (BBC7) | 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 Miss Meteyard - Frances Jeater Miss Rossiter - Joanna Wake Mr Brotherhood - Norman Shelley Lord Peter Wimsey is determined to finally solve the murder of an advertising copywriter. |