A Night With Johnny Stompanato

One night in 1958, police were called to the house of 'sweater girl' Lana Turner in Beverly Hills, USA.

Her current boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, was lying in a pool of blood, stabbed to death by Lana's daughter, Cheryl.

At the ensuing coroner's inquest, the Hollywood actress, Lana gave the performance of her life.

Starring Laurence Bouvard, John Guerrasio and Georgia Moffett.

Written by Jonathan Holloway - based on real events, newspaper reports and FBI files from 1957-1958.

Lana Turner ....... Laurence Bouvard

Johnny Stompanato ....... John Guerrasio

Cheryl ....... Georgia Moffett

Del ....... Demetri Goritsas

McGinley ....... John Chancer

Geisler ....... Paul Mohan

Langhauser ....... John Telfer

Bill Brooks ....... Oliver Millingham

Annie ....... Kim Baker

Director: Sara Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2008.

What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?

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