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A Charles Paris Mystery - A Series of Murders

The actor-sleuth is working on a detective series. But will all the deadly doings be restricted to on-screen? Stars Bill Nighy.

The actor-cum-sleuth is working in the role of a policeman on a TV detective series, where tensions run high on the set.

Things turn deadly when an actress is found dead.

Is it an accident?

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

Simon Brett's novel is dramatised by Jeremy Front.

Charles Paris …. Bill Nighy
Pat …. Lloyd Hutchinson
Frances …. Suzanne Burden
Rick …. Stephen Hogan
Russell …. Benjamin Whitrow
Lisa Stokes/WPC ….. Helen Longworth
Les Merchant …. Jeremy Swift
Jamie Shehan …. Ben Crowe
Tony …. Freddy White
Maurice …. Jon Glover
Winifred …. Richenda Carey
Joanne …. Alice Hart
Louisa …. Joanna McCallum

Director: Sally Avens

First broadcast on Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 in September 2004

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Last on

Tue 14 Apr 2026 01:00

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  • Mon 3 Jan 2011 13:00
  • Mon 3 Jan 2011 20:00
  • Tue 4 Jan 2011 01:00
  • Sat 1 Feb 2014 23:00
  • Mon 13 Apr 2026 06:00
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  • Tue 14 Apr 2026 01:00