1. Murder at the Slimming Club
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.
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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 10:45Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
- Mon 25 Jun 2018 19:45Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
- Mon 30 Mar 2026 06:45Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Extra
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