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2. The Bones of the Matter

With Rupert Sethleigh still missing, can amateur sleuth Mrs Bradley solve the mystery of a headless corpse? Stars Mary Wimbush.

Rupert Sethleigh is missing and a headless corpse has been found jointed in the butcher's shop.

Rupert's cousin 'Jimsey' is under suspicion, but Mrs Lestrange Bradley has other ideas...

Conclusion of Gladys Mitchell's story of mayhem and murder.

Starring Mary Wimbush.

Dramatised by Elizabeth Proud.

Mrs Lestrange Bradley …. Mary Wimbush
Aubrey Harringay …. Richard Pearce
James Redsey …. Christopher Scoular
Vicar of Wandles …. David King
Felicity Broome …. Teresa Gallagher
George William Savile …. Terence Edmond
Cleaver Wright …. Christopher Scott
Dr Barnes …. Peter Penry-Jones
Margery Barnes …. Jane Whittenshaw
Inspector Grindy …. Charles Millham
Superintendent Bidwell …. Norman Bird
Mary Kate Maloney …. Sunny Ormonde
Lulu Hirst …. Petra Markham

Director: Sue Wilson

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in December 1991.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 1 Apr 2026 01:00

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  • Tue 11 Mar 2008 10:15
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  • Tue 22 Jun 2010 11:15
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  • Fri 9 Dec 2016 11:15
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  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 06:00
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