April 7, 2025 • 109 mins
Starring Bill Nighy as the charmingly down-on-his-luck actor turned amateur sleuth.
When Charles Paris agrees to take part in an amateur theatre production, he expects missed cues and mediocre performances—not murder. But when a fellow cast member turns up dead, Charles finds himself drawn into a deadly mystery backstage.
Adapted from Simon Brett’s acclaimed novel and broadcast by the BBC, this radio drama is a delightful blend of dry wit, theatrical mischief, and a tightly-wound mystery. 🔊 A must-listen for fans of classic detective stories and British radio drama.
When Charles Paris agrees to take part in an amateur theatre production, he expects missed cues and mediocre performances—not murder. But when a fellow cast member turns up dead, Charles finds himself drawn into a deadly mystery backstage.
Adapted from Simon Brett’s acclaimed novel and broadcast by the BBC, this radio drama is a delightful blend of dry wit, theatrical mischief, and a tightly-wound mystery. 🔊 A must-listen for fans of classic detective stories and British radio drama.
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