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Charles Paris: A Reconstructed Corpse
- A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
- Narrated by: Bill Nighy, Suzanne Burden, full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
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Summary
Bill Nighy returns as Charles Paris: unsuccessful actor, bad husband, and dipsomaniac. Desperately in need of work, having been kicked out of his marital home, Charles jumps at playing a missing property developer in a crime-reconstruction program. But the missing person case soon turns to murder when severed body parts begin to appear.
Television ratings soar as the public tune in to discover every gory detail of the case. The raging egos and jealous maneuverings of the producers, presenters, and the police provide a long list of suspects for Charles as he pieces together a macabre jigsaw puzzle of murder.
Bill Nighy, Suzanne Burden, and Jon Glover are among the star cast in this enjoyable mystery, dramatised by Jeremy Front.
Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.
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- Colin
- 08-05-17
Another winner from the Charles Paris Radio Series
I am a big fan of this series, and am very happy to say that this title maintains the high standards of previous episodes.
Charles has some TV work, in which he will be playing a missing person on behalf of a true crime re-enactment show. The show is being filmed in Brighton, and Charles will be staying in a posh hotel provided by the TV production company.
So far, so good; but of course this is Charles Paris, and no sooner has he completed his initial filming duties when a severed limb is found, and the tone of the show changes from missing person to potential murder hunt. Consequently, Charles needs to stay in Brighton for additional filming, and so he invites his long-suffering and semi-detached wife, Frances, to join him so that they can celebrate 35 years of ‘divorce avoidance’.
Of course, being Charles, he can’t resist poking his nose into the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the severed limb, and certain loose ends lead him to decide that further investigation is called for. This would be standard fare for regular readers, but in this case Charles is joined during his investigation by Frances, and their banter (always a highlight of the series) had me laughing out loud.
Script is, as ever, crisp and precise, with the usual excellent performances throughout.
If you are a fan of radio comedy, or simply have a car journey coming up, you are going to love this…
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- Mrs. Slm Drumm
- 26-08-21
Brilliant production!
Thoroughly enjoyed this, witty and entertaining throughout, Bill Nigh & fellow actors spectacular, loved it!
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- wanda_gershwitz
- 22-09-20
One of the best Charles Paris stories
Delightful, witty, funny. One of the best CP stories I've heard. They are very moreish.
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- S. M. A. John
- 14-08-17
A superb rendition!
A superb BBC adaptation with a fantastic cast! Keep them coming they are really enjoyable!
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- shoeey
- 31-05-23
My favourite radio
I know it’s arch and the cosiest of murder mysteries but I LOVE Charles Paris and Bill Nighy is the best CP around
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- S. Phipps
- 29-04-23
Brilliant as ever
Love this series I hope Bill Nighy continues to do these as he is brilliant. I have tried reading the books but without Suzanne Burden and Bill the books are not nearly as funny
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- Hazel Douglas
- 09-02-23
The misadventures of Charles Paris
The high quality banter of Charles, Maurice and Francis make these recordings a first class listening experience. The usual clever storylines make for quality entertainment, but finish all too soon. Bill Nighy is superb.
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- Jane Hendry
- 08-06-22
,Brilliant
Fantastic story, great casting. Charles Paris never fails to please; entertaining and extremely funny. A brilliant adaptation.
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- Peppipig
- 22-06-20
Entertainment at its best!
Superbly acted by Bill Nighy, Charles Paris is pure entertainment and will keep you listening, laughing and applauding
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- Norma Miles
- 20-12-19
Shaving Ryan's Privates
Another of the absolutely deliciously funny Charles Paris murder mysteries, dramatized for the BBC by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett. Charles is an (often out of work) actor whose relationship with his wife is erratic: it is their 35th divorce avoidance anniversary. Charles' agent has secured him a one day TV part, impersonating a murder victim in a popular true crime programme. And where Charles gkes, chaos usually follows, even if it is not his fault. This time it follows to Brighton.
This series of adaptations for the BBC is great fun with Bill Nighy perfecting the role of Paris and a full cAst backing his performance.Additionally, there are snippets of early 70s music by the Who, Carol King and Pink Floyd , amongst others, as well as the different cell phone ring tones for each of Charles' contacts, the death March for his agent, Maurice, and Je t'aime for his wife, for example. A convoluted murder plot completes the pleasure.
It's skillfully silly, deliciously drops and artfully acted. Love it. Get it. Listen and enjoy.
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