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1. Murder at the Slimming Club

Episode 1 of 5

At slimming club 'Fat Busters', it seems losing weight really can be murder! Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Detective Chief Inspector Alma Blair returns to Cranby, where she's found lurking behind the weighing scales at 'Fat Busters'.

Determined to be anonymous, she's masquerading as a florist, until someone with murder in mind forces Alma into action.

DS Jason Trotter is called to the scene, and it seems there is another member of the team about to make a surprise appearance.

It all seems to prove losing weight really can be murder!

Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Created by Val McDermid.

Written in five parts by Shelley Silas.

DCI Alma Blair …. Julie Hesmondhalgh
CSM Jo Black …. Jane Hazlegrove
DS Jason Trotter …. John Hollingworth
Narrator / JP …. Jonathan Keeble
Assistant CSM Mo …. Nitin Kundra
Sue Fulwood / Jean Cranberry / Blanche Rogers …. Helen Kay

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Director: Justine Potter

A Savvy production for Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2018.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 31 Mar 2026 01:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
DCI Alma Blair Julie Hesmondhalgh
CSM Jo Black Jane Hazlegrove
DS Jason Trotter John Hollingworth
Narrator Jonathan Keeble
JP Jonathan Keeble
Assistant CSM Mo Nitin Kundra
Sue Fulwood Helen Kay
Jean Cranberry Helen Kay
Blanche Rogers Helen Kay
Producer Justine Potter
Writer Shelley Silas

Broadcasts

  • Mon 25 Jun 2018 10:45
  • Mon 25 Jun 2018 19:45
  • Mon 30 Mar 2026 06:45
  • Mon 30 Mar 2026 11:45
  • Mon 30 Mar 2026 17:45
  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 01:45