Reconstructed Corpse, A [A Charles Paris Mystery]

Episodes

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01Murder20120302Charles 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.

02Unwelcome Surprise20120309Charles 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.

03Discovery20120316Another 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.

04Attack20120323Charles 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.