5. Desperation

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London 1953: As Coronation day for Queen Elizabeth II finally dawns, Daunt and Dervish engage in a desperate search. Stars Anna Massey and Sylvestra Le Touzel Conclusion of Guy Meredith's comedy thriller about a female detective agency. Josephine Daunt .......... Anna Massey Susan Dervish .......... Sylvestra Le Touzel Bill Mackie .......... Sean Scanlan Beryl .......... Rachel Atkins Belinda Lane .......... Joannah Tincey Sally Hastings .......... Jane Whittenshaw Viktor Chernov .......... Lloyd Thomas Oliver Lane .......... Piers Stubbs Harold Ross .......... Peter Marinker Maudsley-Brown .......... Sam Pamphilon Gordon Teague .......... Ben Onwukwe Policeman .......... Simon Treves Clarinet played by Julian Stringle. Director: Colin Guthrie First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2008.