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1. Mr Policeman and the Cook

An ex-policeman makes an astonishing confession on his deathbed. Victorian mystery starring Ronald Pickup.

Cornelius Brady used to be a Police Constable.

Now as he lies on his deathbed, he has an astonishing confession to make.

The first of five Victorian mysteries written by Wilkie Collins.

Dramatised by John Arden.

Wilkie Collins...Ronald Pickup
PC Brady...John Quinn
Priscilla...Rachel Atkins
Priest...Hugh Dickson

Pianist: Colin Guthrie.

Director: David Blount.

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in December 1997.

20 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 15 Apr 2025 01:30

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