Death Speaks Another Language by Peter Ling

It’s the late ‘60s. A French student on-the-run in England has to take drastic measures.

Starring David Valla.

A thriller serial for radio in six parts by Peter Ling.

Episode 1 00:00
Felix Bontemps Must Die

Nico Gachet …. David Valla
Karen Engstrom …. Patricia Gallimore
Mrs Benson …. Hilda Kriseman
Neil Benson …. Derek Seaton
Andrew Plessey …. Geoffrey Wincott
Miss Hathaway …. Hilda Schroder
Garage Mechanic …. Roger Gale

Producer: Ronald Mason

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1969.

Episode 2 27:08
Wanted by the Police

Hoping to make amends for his crime, French student Nico plans a dangerous liaison in London.

Starring David Valla.

Peter Ling's thriller serial set in '60s Swinging London.

Nico Gachet …. David Valla
Karen Engstrom …. Patricia Gallimore
Mrs Benson …. Hilda Kriseman
Neil Benson …. Derek Seaton
Andrew Plessey …. Geoffrey Wincott
Vince McAfferty …. Kerry Francis
Miss Hathaway …. Hilda Schroder
Coffee House Boss …. John Gabriel
Landlady …. Diana Payan

Episode 3 54:14
The Storm Centre

French student Nico’s plans fall apart and the name ‘Buller’ looms at every turn.

Starring David Valla.

Peter Ling's thriller serial set in '60s Swinging London.

Nico …. David Valla
Mrs Benson …. Hilda Kriseman
Syd Schumann …. Leonard Fenton
Landlady …. Diana Payan
Indian Doctor …. Garard Green
Ambulance Man …. Roger Gale
Neil Benson …. Derek Seaton
Karen Engstrom …. Patricia Gallimore
Ray Lockett …. Alaric Cotter
Coffee House Boss …. John Gabriel
Detective …. Michael Deacon

Episode 4 1:21:22
Dressed to Kill

Buller and his contacts seem omnipresent but Nico’s allies remain undaunted.

Starring David Valla.

Peter Ling's thriller serial set in '60s Swinging London.

Nico Gachet …. David Valla
Mrs Benson …. Hilda Kriseman
Syd Schumann …. Leonard Fenton
Neil Benson …. Derek Seaton
Inspector …. Garard Green
Karen Engstrom …. Patricia Gallimore
Ray Lockett …. Alaric Cotter
Stall Keeper …. Peter Maycock
Suzanne Kaye .... Cecile Chevreau
Salesman …. Ian Thompson
Buller …. Henry Stamper
Vince McAfferty …. Kerry Francis

Episode 5 1:48:28
Ring After Nine

Things turn serious, with Vince close to death and now Karen’s life under threat

Starring David Valla.

Peter Ling's thriller serial set in '60s Swinging London.

Nico .... David Valla
Karen Engstrom .... Patricia Gallimore
Mrs Benson .... Hilda Kriseman
Neil Benson .... Derek Seaton
Detective .... Michael Deacon
Ray Lockett .... Alaric Cotter
Buller .... Henry Stamper
Plessey .... Geoffrey Wincott
Suzanne Kaye .... Cecile Chevreau
Receptionist .... Frances Jeater
Salesman .... Ian Thompson
Coffee Bar Boss .... John Gabriel

Episode 6 2:16:04
Crisis Situation

The real identity of the sinister drug dealer ‘Buller’ is finally revealed.

Starring Hilda Kriseman and Henry Stamper.

Concluding Peter Ling’s thriller serial about the narcotics trade in ‘60s Swinging London.

Buller .... Henry Stamper
Plessey .... Geoffrey Wincott
Boss .... John Gabriel
Neil Benson .... Derek Seaton
Mrs Benson .... Hilda Kriseman
Receptionist .... Frances Jeater
Syd Schumann .... Leonard Fenton
Amanda .... Margaret Wolfit
Vince McAfferty .... Kerry Francis
Night Nurse .... Kathleen Helme
Karen Engstrom .... Patricia Gallimore
Nico Gachet .... David Valla

Producer: Ronald Mason

First broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in August 1969.

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