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2. Doughnuts

Episode 2 of 5

DCI Alma Blair and CSM Jo Black follow up enquiries about the doughnut coating. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh and Jane Hazlegrove.

Who would want to kill Jean Cranberry and why?

Detective Chief Inspector Alma Blair and Crime Scene Manager Jo Black set out to discover what coated the doughnuts that appear to have asphyxiated the victim.

Could Jean's diabetes have played a part in her death?

Trying to lose weight really can be murder!

Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Created by Val McDermid.

Written 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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15 minutes

Last on

Wed 1 Apr 2026 01:45

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

  • Tue 26 Jun 2018 10:45
  • Tue 26 Jun 2018 19:45
  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 06:45
  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 11:45
  • Tue 31 Mar 2026 17:45
  • Wed 1 Apr 2026 01:45