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1. Baron Hardup

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The lothario actor employs his skills to set about solving the murder of a leading theatre impresario. Stars Francis Matthews.

Charles Paris is a middle-aged actor down on his luck, but his whole life is to change after a chance meeting with a chorus girl named Jacqui.

Assuming a variety of roles, the lothario thespian employs his skills to try and solve a murder.

Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris.

Set during the UK's winter fuel crisis of 1973.

Dramatised in six parts by Simon Brett from his thriller novel.

Charles Paris 鈥�. Francis Matthews
Jacqui Mitchell 鈥�. Fiona Hendley
Frances 鈥�. Jennifer Hilary
Maurice Skellern 鈥�. Harry Landis
Len 鈥�. Peter Tuddenham
Norman 鈥�. James Bryce
Barman 鈥�. Mark Straker
Newsreader 鈥�. Paul Leighton

Producer: Martin Fisher

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 2 in May 1984.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 15 Oct 2022 01:00
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 2 Nov 2015 06:00
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  • Tue 6 Oct 2020 01:00
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  • Fri 14 Oct 2022 06:00
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  • Fri 14 Oct 2022 13:00
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  • Fri 14 Oct 2022 20:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 15 Oct 2022 01:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra