Episodes
Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
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01 | Murder | 20120302 | Charles takes on the role of a lookalike in a TV crime reconstruction programme. But the case of a missing person soon turns to murder... Bill Nighy stars as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris. Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett. Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover Angie - Alex Rivers Rob Garston - Adam Billington Chloe Earnshaw - Francine Chamberlain Greg Marchmont - Carl Prekopp Superintendent Sorsby - Gerard McDermott Zoe/Receptionist - Jane Whittenshaw Actor/PC/Steward - Rikki Lawton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012. Charles takes part in a crime reconstruction show, then uncovers a grisly murder. |
02 | Unwelcome Surprise | 20120309 | Charles discovers bitter rivalries amongst the police investigating the murder of a property developer, Martin Earnshaw. And an unwelcome surprise awaits when he attempts to celebrate his wedding anniversary with Frances. Bill Nighy stars as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris. Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett. Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover Juliet - Tilly Gaunt Miles - Thomas Arnold Angie - Alex Rivers Rob Garston - Adam Billington Chloe Earnshaw - Francine Chamberlain Greg Marchmont - Carl Prekopp Superintendent Sorsby - Gerard McDermott Police Constable - Christopher Webster Barmaid - Victoria Inez Hardy First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012. Charles discovers rivalries amongst the police investigating Martin Earnshaw's murder. |
03 | Discovery | 20120316 | Another severed limb turns up. Actor-cum-sleuth Charles enlists long-suffering Frances' help to solve the mystery of to whom it belongs. Bill Nighy stars as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris. Written by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel. Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover Rob Garston - Adam Billington Superintendent Sorsby - Gerard McDermott Sergeant - Simon Bubb Sam Noakes - Adjoa Andoh First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012. Charles enlists Frances' help to solve the mystery of the discovery on another limb. |
04 | Attack | 20120323 | Charles locates the final piece in the macabre jigsaw puzzle of murder, but not before his own life comes under attack. Bill Nighy stars as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris. Written by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel. Charles Paris - Bill Nighy Frances - Suzanne Burden Maurice - Jon Glover Chloe Earnshaw - Francine Chamberlain Superintendent Sorsby - Gerard McDermott Sam Noakes - Adjoa Andoh Martin Earnshaw - James Lailey First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2012. Charles finds the final piece in the jigsaw, but not before his own life is threatened. |