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A BBC Radio historical whodunnit by Peter Lovesey, adapted for radio by Geoffrey M. Matthews, featuring the fictional version of the "Playboy Prince of wales" who would one day become King Edward VIII of England ... but who, before he became King, also had a profession quite unknown to the public ... that of amateur detective!
The year is 1901. "Bertie" has arrived in Paris for some fun and games with his good friend, the famous and notorious actress Sarah Bernhardt..
However, upon hearing of a murder in the Moulin Rouge in Montmartre involving an old acquaintance of his, "Bertie" immediately takes up the case, and he and Sarah begin an investigation to uncover the truth.
Albert "Bertie" Edward, Prince of Wales ... Robert Lang
Sarah Bernhardt ... Jane Lapotaire
Jules ... Olivier Pierre
Georges ... David Timson
Toulouse-Lautrec ... Andrew Branch
Valentin ... Roger May
Tristan ... Paul Jenkins
Rosine ... Tracy Wiles
Goron ... Geoffrey Whitehead
Morgan ... John Hartley
Juliette ... Zulema Dene
Mimi ... Limda Regan
Hermione ... Tessa Worsley
Concierge/Landlady ... Diana Payan
Francis/Registrar ... Stephen Critchlow
Jacques/Mustafa ... Daniel Philpott
Directed by Matthew Walters
Broadcast on BBC Radio 3 8 October - 2 November 1995
Episode 1 00:00
A Pistol in the Pocket
1891: There's a fatal shooting at the Moulin Rouge nightclub in Montmartre.
Bertie, the Prince of Wales - and future King Edward VII - has just arrived in Paris and loves to get involved in a spot of amateur sleuthing.
So, he embarks on an investigation, which takes him through the streets of Paris alongside his famous and glamorous actress companion - Sarah Bernhardt.
Peter Lovesey's royal historical whodunit.
Starring Robert Lang and Jane Lapotaire.
Dramatised in four parts by Geoffrey M Matthews.
Bertie ...... Robert Lang
Sarah Bernhardt ...... Jane Lapotaire
Jules ...... Olivier Pierre
Georges ...... David Timson
Toulouse-Lautrec ...... Andrew Branch
Valentin ...... Roger May
Director Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1995.
Episode 2 27:47
The Artist in the Barn
Bertie - the Prince of Wales and keen amateur sleuth - is hot on the trail of the Moulin Rouge murderer.
More vital clues are unearthed with the help of his glamorous companion, Sarah Bernhardt.
Peter Lovesey's royal historical whodunit - set in 1891 Paris.
Starring Robert Lang and Jane Lapotaire.
Dramatised by Geoffrey M Matthews.
Bertie .... Robert Lang
Sarah Bernhardt .... Jane Lapotaire
Jules .... Olivier Pierre
Tristan .... Paul Jenkins
Rosine .... Tracy Wiles
Goron .... Geoffrey Whitehead
Director: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1995.
Episode 3 55:51
House of Pleasure
Bertie - the Prince of Wales - is bewildered by the apparent lack of motive for the Moulin Rouge murder.
He's convinced that he knows who didn't carry out the shooting, while Sarah Bernhardt has her own suspicions.
In pursuit of the truth, Bertie must visit a notorious 'house of pleasure'...
Peter Lovesey's royal historical whodunit - set in 1891 Paris.
Starring Robert Lang and Jane Lapotaire.
Dramatised by Geoffrey M Matthews.
Bertie ...... Robert Lang
Sarah Bernhardt ...... Jane Lapotaire
Goron ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Morgan ...... John Hartley
Juliette ...... Zulema Dene
Rosine ...... Tracy Wiles
Mimi ...... Linda Regan
Hermione ...... Tessa Worsley
Concierge ...... Diana Payan
Francis ...... Stephen Critchlow
Director: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1995.
Episode 4 1:23:53
A Trail of Poison
Bertie - the Prince of Wales - discovers more about Maurice's promiscuous past.
But he seems to be as far away as ever from solving the murder at the Moulin Rouge....
Conclusion of Peter Lovesey's royal historical whodunit - set in 1891 Paris.
Starring Robert Lang and Jane Lapotaire.
Dramatised by Geoffrey M Matthews.
Bertie ...... Robert Lang
Sarah Bernhardt ...... Jane Lapotaire
Jules ...... Olivier Pierre
Goron ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Francis /Registrar ...... Stephen Critchlow
Tristan ...... Paul Jenkins
Jacques/Mustafa ...... Daniel Philpott
Landlady ...... Tessa Worsley
Director: Matthew Walters
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1995.
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