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4. Not Why, But How

Episode 4 of 6

Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride try to recreate the lead-up to the circumstances of Noakes's murder. Stars Ian Carmichael.

The upper crust sleuth and his new bride try to recreate the lead-up to the mysterious circumstances of the murder of Noakes.

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

Dramatised by Alistair Beaton.

Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Lady Wimsey …. Sarah Badel
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Mrs Ruddle …. Pearl Hackney
Narrator …. John Westbrook
Miss Twitterton …. Rosemary Leach
Frank Crutchley …. Kenneth Cranham
Salcombe Hardy …. Patrick Newell
Sid …. David Peart

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on Â鶹Éç Radio 4 in January 1983.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Jan 2023 01:00

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