Charles Paris: Cast in Order of Disappearance

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

By: Simon Brett, Jeremy Front

Narrated by: Bill Nighy, Martine McCutcheon, Suzanne Burden, full cast

Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris with Martine McCutcheon as Jodie Ricks in this BBC Radio 4 comedy detective drama.

Charles finds himself uncharacteristically employed in a film, having landed the part of Szabec, a middle management vampire in 'The Wreathing'. His co-star is swimwear model turned actress Jodie Ricks and before long, Jodie is using Charles as a confidant.

Poor Jodie is in terrible trouble - not only is she being blackmailed over some compromising photos, but she is also carrying the baby of the film's producer, Elliot Roth, who now wants nothing to do with her. Then things take an even nastier turn when it appears that someone is trying to kill Jodie. Always keen to help a damsel in distress, Charles sets about trying to solve the mystery....

Starring Bill Nighy and Martine McCutcheon and dramatized by Jeremy Front.

Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.

©2001 Simon Brett (P)2011 AudioGO Ltd

Brilliant, Bill Nighy rocks Charles Paris.

I have listened to this play many times. It is so rich in drama and comedy every time I listen I hear another reference or joke. Fantastic:-)

Love-able boozer, good detective .

Bill Nighy is wonderful as Charles Paris. The dramatization brings Charles' world to life for a listen that is just as good the fourth time as it was the first.

I wish the entire Charles Paris mysteries were dramatized. Can't beat it !

Bill Nighy makes Charles Paris work

With one of life's excellent voices, Bill Nighy lifts Charles Paris from sodden scoundrel to everyone's favorite rascal-with-a-heart. A great match of actor and role in a funny, self-deprecating, witty protagonist which only ever really works for the English character. I know this is just a facet of Nighy's acting skill as I became a fan of his work through his dramatic roles, but I his talent at comedy is very clear.

Go Charles...

Only Charles can get into these situations and then find a way out. Loved it. Lay back and enjoy!!

Always a Trip to Paris!

Simon Brett keeps us liking Charles Paris, a well-meaning cad whose acting career never goes so high up the ladder that murder cannot reach him...