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3. The Investigation Continues

Episode 3 of 5

Jason makes a shocking announcement - a parasite is at large, and has Jo been lying about something? Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.

The team feel no closer to discovering who would want to kill Jean Cranberry and why - when Jason delivers a shocking announcement.

Meanwhile, Detective Chief Inspector Alma Blair is about to discover that Jo's not been truthful about where she's been - and it looks like there is a parasite at large.

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

Thu 2 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

  • Wed 27 Jun 2018 10:41
  • Wed 27 Jun 2018 19:45
  • Wed 1 Apr 2026 06:45
  • Wed 1 Apr 2026 11:45
  • Wed 1 Apr 2026 17:45
  • Thu 2 Apr 2026 01:45