Clouds of Witness

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in these classic BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' Golden Age crime novels.

Gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey starred in a number of novels and short stories by Dorothy L Sayers. These full-cast adaptations – first broadcast on BBC radio between 1979 and 2010 – are cherished by crime aficionados worldwide.

Clouds of Witness was first published in 1926.

Episode 1
A scandal for the aristocracy erupts when Lord Peter's Wimsey's brother - the Duke of Denver - is arrested for murder...
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1974.

Episode 2 24:31
Mudstains and Bloodstains
The Duke of Denver stands accused of the murder of Captain Dennis Cathcart.

His brother, Lord Peter Wimsey desperately hunts for remaining clues at the scene of the shooting - Riddlesdale Lodge in Yorkshire
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1974.

Episode 3 49:03
The Diamond Cat
Who is the mysterious 'number 10' and what connects him to the beautiful Mrs Grimethorpe?

With his brother accused of shooting Captain Dennis Cathcart, Lord Peter Wimsey continues his murder investigation, as the family barrister arrives in Yorkshire to discuss the case...
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1974.

Episode 4 1:13:37
Mary Quite Contrary
Mystery deepens over the illness of Lord Peter Wimsey's sister, Lady Mary Wimsey.

As he continues his investigation into Captain Cathcart's murder, the upper class sleuth's mother, the Dowager Duchess of Denver has arrived...
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1974.

Episode 5 1:38:12
The Morning After
Despite his sister Mary's confession, the aristocratic murder mystery is far from over yet for Lord Peter Wimsey...
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 1974.

Episode 6 2:02:50
In a Fog
On the trail of the Grimethorpes, Lord Peter Wimsey and Bunter get lost on the moor...
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1974.

Episode 7 2:27:18
The Barometer Falls
Lord Peter Wimsey probes the whereabouts of his brother on the night of the murder - and Mary takes the stand...
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1974.

Episode 8 2:51:48
The Speech for the Defence
Lord Peter Wimsey gathers vital evidence in New York to try and clear his brother Gerald of murder, but there's a sting in the tail...

Ian Carmichael stars as the aristocratic sleuth.

Concluding Dorothy L Sayers' detective mystery.

Lord Peter Wimsey …. Ian Carmichael
Bunter …. Peter Jones
Inspector Parker …. Gabriel Woolf
Lady Mary Wimsey …. Maria Aitken
Sir Impey Biggs …. Brian Oulton
Mrs Grimethorpe …. Elizabeth Proud
Freddie Arbuthnot …. Nigel Lambert
Benson …. John Forrest
The Duke of Denver …. James Villiers
Simone …. Bridget McConnell
Madame Brigette …. Jo Manning Wilson
Sugg …. John Bull
Murbles …. Malcolm Hayes

Dramatised by Peter Jones and Tania Lieven.

Producer: Simon Brett.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1974.

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