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Suspicions are raised when Charles discovers the body of a fellow actor. Stars Bill Nighy.

Charles is playing a monk in a play in the West End when a cast member falls down stairs.

Is it a nasty accident or something more sinister?

Charles can't help but be suspicious.

Bill Nighy stars as actor-cum-sleuth Charles Paris.

Simon Brett's mystery novel dramatised by Jeremy Front.

Charles ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Brendan ..... Jonathan Kydd
Kit ..... Joseph Ayre
Kelly ..... Jane Slavin
Nina..... Marilyn Nnadebe
D.S. Dalby ..... Stewart Campbell

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2021.

25 days left to listen

28 minutes

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Thursday01:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Fri 10 Sep 202111:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 14 Jul 202523:00
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Wednesday06:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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