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The Turn of the Knob

Miss Primrose's gruesome story of her time as governess at a country mansion. Starring Miranda Richardson. From 1987.

Miss Primrose shares a gruesome story of her time as governess at a country mansion.

Starring Miranda Richardson, Martin Jarvis, Rosemary Leach, Brenda Blethyn and Roy Hudd.

Star-packed curious and macabre comedy series set in a very exclusive London club.

Written by Ian Brown and James Hendrie.

Miss Primrose …… Miranda Richardson
Mr Wright …… Martin Jarvis
Mrs Stark …… Rosemary Leach
Ruth …… Brenda Blethyn
Mr Stark …… Hugh Lloyd
Sorpressa …… Roy Hudd
Queenie …… Rachel Gurney
Green …… Royce Mills
Laurence …… Phil Nice

Producer: Paul Spencer.

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in January 1987.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Apr 2026 02:00

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