Murder With Masala By Suk Pannu. BBC RADIO DRAMA

Mrs Sidhu Investigates
Murder With Masala
By Suk Pannu

Mrs Sidhu is Slough's answer to Miss Marple.
Meera Syal stars as the Indian Aunty sleuth.

01 Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Homes

Since her husband's death, she’s built a successful reputation as a caterer expanding into well-heeled Berkshire, where posh clients pay better.

But when crime strikes, Mrs Sidhu embroils Inspector Burton – while at home, she’s plagued by her wily catering supplier Mr Varma and her wayward son, Tez.

In the opening episode, Mrs Sidhu heads to a posh wedding at Lapsley Hall where the bride appeals for her help in finding her missing maid of honour.

Meanwhile her son Tez is angry when she employs a French sous chef.

Mrs Sidhu …… Meera Syal
Josh …… Justin Edwards
Inspector Burton …… Justin Edwards
Jemma …… Amy Morgan
Briony …… Amy Morgan
Mr Varma …… Vincent Ebrahim
Lord Lucas …… Vincent Ebrahim
Mrs Broghan …… Rachel Atkins
Lady Lucas …… Rachel Atkins
Tez …… Hamza Jeetooa
Sergeant …… Hamza Jeetooa

02 27:39 The Peril of the Poisoned Puddle

After Mrs Sidhu's evidence gives Inspector Burton a panic attack, she is soon on the trail of Josh Lucas, the playboy heir to the Lucas title and fortune - but Josh has turned over a new leaf.

Meanwhile Inspector Burton, ever eager to impress the rich and famous, jumps at the chance when Lady Lucas offers her help in the search of the property.

Mrs Sidhu is furious and suspects manipulation of both the evidence and the Inspector.

Mrs Sidhu ...... Meera Syal
Jemma ...... Amy Morgan
Tez ...... Hamza Jeetooa
Mr Varma ...... Vincent Ebrahim
Josh. ...... Justin Edwards
Mrs Brogan ...... Rachel Atkins

03 55:17 Murder Corked

Mrs Sidhu is determined to put her humiliation in the stables behind her and win back Inspector Burton's trust.

Her nose for trouble leads her to mysterious Spanish butler Carlos. But is Carlos what he seems? Is he merely a servant to Lady Lucas, or is there more going on...?

Lord Lucas, meanwhile, holes up in his office and watches old adverts for nasal hair trimmers.

Mrs Sidhu's Miss Marple Complex is questioned, and mishandled by Inspector Burton, while Tez has an unprofessional encounter with Lucy brought on by a shared interest in conspiracy theories.

Mrs Sidhu ...... Meera Syal
Josh ...... Justin Edwards
Inspector Burton ...... Justin Edwards
Jemma ...... Amy Morgan
Briony ...... Amy Morgan
Mr Varma ...... Vincent Ebrahim
Lord Lucas ...... Vincent Ebrahim
Mrs Broghan ...... Rachel Atkins
Lady Lucas ...... Rachel Atkins
Tez ...... Hamza Jeetooa
Sergeant ...... Hamza Jeetooa

04 1:23:00 She Sleeps with the Carp

Meera Syal stars as Slough's Miss Marple, as she finally solves the Lapsley Hall mystery. With Justin Edwards and Vincent Ebrabim.

The discovery of Briony's body proves Mrs Sidhu's point, but the not the way she intended. As her obsession deepens, Tez attempts an intervention.

Lady Lucas plunges forward with wedding plans.

Mrs Sidhu's determination to solve the case leads her to the mortuary, with unsettling results for Inspector Burton's breakfast. With the wedding closing in, Mrs Sidhu juggles her problems with Mr Varma and solving the murder before the killer strikes again.

Mrs Sidhu ...... Meera Syal
Josh ...... Justin Edwards
Inspector Burton ...... Justin Edwards
Jemma ...... Amy Morgan
Briony ...... Amy Morgan
Mr Varma ...... Vincent Ebrahim
Lord Lucas ...... Vincent Ebrahim
Mrs Broghan ...... Rachel Atkins
Lady Lucas ...... Rachel Atkins
Tez ...... Hamza Jeetooa
Sergeant ...... Hamza Jeetooa

Editor: Leon Chambers
Director: Marilyn Imrie
Producer: Gordon Kennedy
Executive Producer: Chris Pye

An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4

Four Episodes
First broadcast: From

Wed 4th Oct 2017, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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