For your delight The Mistress of Murder and Mayhem Dame Agatha Christie brings you 12 of her Short stories Dramatised by the BBC in 4 delightful Volumes of 3 each
For your delight The Mistress of Murder and Mayhem Dame Agatha Christie brings you 12 of her Short stories Dramatised by the BBC in 4 delightful Volumes of 3 each
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Rick -
Thanks so much for a great deal of mysteries and some of my favorites too.
Bob
Many thousands of blessings upon you, Rick. As the songs goes, "There is nothing like a dame (agatha christie) ...". Cheers and thank you very chubbly. Dave
You're welcome and don't call me Chubby, I'm pleasingly plump. LOL
More BBC adaptations for my collection.
Many thanks, Michael Walker
THE LAST SÉANCE
Dramatised by Paul Kember
Having lost her husband and only child to the war in Afghanistan, a young woman turns
to an Irish couple for hope in the form of a miracle. But dark forces are at work, and the
price to pay for salvation may be too much to bear.
Rasha ..................................REBECCA SAIRE
Meena ..................................MONTANA THOMPSON
Patrick/ Constable .....................RUPERT DEGAS
Colleen ................................CATE HAMER
Sergeant ...............................PAUL KEMBER
Declan .................................ADRIAN DUNBAR
Bridget ................................DIRVLA KIRWAN
Mr Weiss ...............................ANDREW SACHS
Produced by Bruce Hyman
Directed by Dirk Maggs
24/03/2003
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THE GYPSY
Dramatised by Doug Lucie
War-wounded sailor Dickie Carpenter is haunted by strange visitations from a ghostly
woman. When his friend Robert tries to solve the mystery, though, he ultimately has to fight
his own terrifying battle between love and death.
Robert McFarlane .......................HILTON McRAE
Dickie Carpenter........................MICHAEL FENTON STEVENS
Rachel Lawes ...........................ELEANOR TREMAINE
Alison Haworth .........................VIVIEN HEILBRON
Mrs Rowse ..............................JENNIE STOLLER
Produced by Bruce Hyman
Directed by Dirk Maggs
03/04/2003
Volume 3-4 Short Stories 5-6
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The Last Séance.mp3
The Gypsy.mp3
THE DRESSMAKER'S DOLL
Dramatised by Mike Walker
Octavia's triumphant new dress designs are the only thing on her mind - but is it safe to
ignore the ominous dressmaker's doll which appears in her workshop? Today's cut-throat
fashion industry provides the story's backdrop
Octavia ........................JULIET AUBREY
Sally ..........................BETH CHALMERS
Carrie .........................GEMMA SAUNDERS
Jeremy .........................STEPHEN CRITCHLOW
Model ..........................EMMA WOOLIAMS
Amber ..........................CONNIE GURIE
Directed by Ned Chaillet
10/03/2003
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THE CASE OF THE PERFECT CARER
Dramatised by Mike Walker
When the Cowley sisters employ a carer to look after the ailing carmela, Morag appears
to suit their needs perfectly. But after a spectacular jewel theft on the night of the hunt ball,
it appears that the perfect carer might be implicated...
Kate ...........................CARLA SIMPSON
Tim/ Voice .....................RICHARD FIRTH
carmela ........................JOANNA MONRO
Bernice/ lady Jane .............RICHENDA CAREY
Morag...........................JOAN O'NORMAN
Directed by Jeremy Mortimer
17/03/2003
Volume 3-4 Short Stories 3-4
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The Dressmaker's Doll.mp3
The Case of the Perfect Carer.mp3
More classic Agatha Christie short stories are given a modern spin in these full-cast
dramatisations originally broadcast on BBC radio 4
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THE £199 ADVENTURE
Dramatised by Mike Stott
A middle-aged man in search of adventure, Bobby Roberts answers an advert in The Times
and is dispatched to Milan, to collect a harmless package from a scientist. However,
he very soon gets caught up in a terrifying murder...
Parker Pyne ............................RICHARD GRIFFITHS
Roddy Boyd-Knott/ Dottore di Luca ......SIMON TREEVES
Marcia .................................REBECCA FRONT
Bobby Roberts ..........................CHRIS LANGHAM
Gianna/ Ludo ...........................RUPERT DEGAS
Produced by Bruce Hyman
Directed by Dirk Maggs
17/02/2003
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IN A GLASS DARKLY
Dramatised by Mike Walker
A man witnesses a murderous attack on a young woman in a mirror - yet when he turns
round there is nothing there. can he prevent a premonition coming tue? Basic human
loyalty and jealousy ar at the fore in this chilling tale.
Jeff ...........................NEIL DUDGEON
Sylvia .........................REBECCA EGAN
Wainwright .....................BOB SHERMAN
Neil ...........................RHYS MEREDITH
Angus ..........................RICHARD FIRTH
Directed by Ned Chaillet
24/02/2003
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Volume 3-4 Short Stories 1-2
The £199 Adventure.mp3
In A Glass Darkly.mp3
MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM
Dramatised by Mike Walker
Theo is determined to seek happiness with her husband's business rival, Vincent. Having fled
London for Paris, however, she soon learns of Richard's financial collapse - and discovers that
rather more than just his job is at stake
Theo ...........EMILIA FOX
Vincent ........JULIAN RHIND-TUTT
Richard ........ALEX JENNINGS
TV newsreader ..EWAN BAILEY
Directed by Ned Chaillet
04/02/2002
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THE HOUND OF DEATH
Dramatised by Bill Morrison
The year is 1920, and an ambitious doctor meets a nun apparently traumatised by what
she witnessed in the Great War. An attempt to restore the woman's sanity results in the
uncovering of somethign very sinister indeed.
Alice ..........................JULIA McKENZIE
Dr Rose ........................MICHAEL KITCHEN
Tom Hayden .....................SIMON TREEVES
Sister Marie ...................MARIANNE BORGO
Kitty ..........................ELEXIS ZEGERMAN
Produced by Bruce Hyman
Directed by Dirk Maggs
11/02/2002
Volumes 1-2 Short Stories 5-6
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Magnolia Blossom.mp3
The Hound of Death.mp3
THE GATES OF BAGHDAD
Dramatised by Mike Stott
A group of adventurers sets out from Damascus to visit the legendary Gate of Baghdad,
also known as the Gate of Death. When one of the party is found dead, the ohers look to
the seemingly unimpeachable Mr Parker Pyne.
Miss Pryce .....................PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE
Parker .........................RICHARD GRIFFITHS
Dr Loftus ......................PAUL FREEMAN
Gen Poli .......................SAEED JAFFREY
with david Bannerman, Martin David, Rupert Degas,
Toby Longworth, Elexis Zegerman
Produced by Bruce Hyman
Directed by Dirk Maggs
21/01/2002
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SWAN SONG
Dramatised by Mike Walker
Polina Nazarova is a soprano whose past is dangerously entangled with the present. Given
the opportunity to sing her Tosca opposite the arrogant and cruel André Breon, it seems that
her desire for revenge may prove irresistible.
Polina .........MARIA FRIEDMAN
Beth ...........EMILY WOOF
Breon ..........SYLVESTER MORAND
Dominik ........RAY LONNEN
Directed by Ned Chaillet
28/01/2002
Volumes 1-2 Short Stories 3-4
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The Gates of Baghdad.mp3
Swan Song.mp3
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