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2. Unwelcome Surprise

Charles discovers bitter rivalries amongst the police investigating the murder of a property developer. Stars Bill Nighy.

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

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in March 2012.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 1 Jun 2023 01:30

Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Mar 2012 11:30
  • Wed 10 Nov 2021 06:30
  • Wed 10 Nov 2021 13:30
  • Wed 10 Nov 2021 20:30
  • Thu 11 Nov 2021 01:30
  • Wed 31 May 2023 06:30
  • Wed 31 May 2023 11:30
  • Wed 31 May 2023 16:30
  • Thu 1 Jun 2023 01:30

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