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Charles Paris: The Cinderella Killer

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation

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Charles Paris returns in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Simon Brett’s humorous theatrical mystery, starring Bill Nighy.

A job in pantomime seems the perfect way to spend the Christmas season for Charles, but the cast of Cinderella are a motley crew from reality TV and Charles finds himself having to explain the traditions of panto to their baffled American star whose career is on a downward trajectory.

When the star is shot dead, and Charles finds the body, he finds himself under suspicion. As the slapstick makes way for a murder investigation, he decides to clear his name by doing some sleuthing of his own. With a host of suspects and the body count rising, the line 'they're behind you' soon begins to take on a very sinister meaning indeed....

Bill Nighy (Love Actually, Skylight, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) stars as Charles Paris, with Suzanne Burden as his wife Frances, in this funny and fast-paced dramatisation by Jeremy Front.

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

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Fabulous voices, fun and dialogue, witty and enthralling. A great listen , with masterful throw away lines.

Brilliant entertainment

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Brilliant I love Bill Nighy, and the dialogue between him, his wife and and his agent is so funny. Waiting for the next Charles Paris publication to come out.

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Simon Brett you have'nt lots your touch , Bill Nighy you are the best. Keep them coming please.

Charles Paris The Cinderella Killer

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Much better than the original book. Charles is funnier and less of a swine, and the modernisation is welcome. Attitudes do change over time! There are out loud laughs to be had.

Great performances as usual

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Excellent cast as always. Great story that keeps you guessing til the end and some funny moments to make your tea come out of your nose.

Can't beat this dramatisation

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