https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-charles-paris-mysteries--7125402Simon Brett's hilarious and addictive series of mysteries following amateur actor and detective, Charles Paris! 

The sarcastic smart guy solves murders while balancing his theatrical and film jobs in these radio plays adapted from Simon Brett's novels by Jeremy Front.
]]>enFictionCopyright radio mysterieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d9f91f191cd0fb75041070b2a845bba1.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-charles-paris-mysteries--7125402Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:39:55 +0000radio mysteriesradio mysteriesradiomysterystories@gmail.comSimon Brett's hilarious and addictive series of mysteries following amateur actor and detective, Charles Paris!  The sarcastic smart guy solves murders while balancing his theatrical and film jobs in these radio plays adapted from Simon Brett's...Simon Brett's hilarious and addictive series of mysteries following amateur actor and detective, Charles Paris! 

The sarcastic smart guy solves murders while balancing his theatrical and film jobs in these radio plays adapted from Simon Brett's novels by Jeremy Front.
]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sicken-and-so-die--72679176
Dramatised in four parts by Jeremy Front.

Charles Paris……Bill Nighy
Frances……Suzanne Burden
Maurice……Jon Glover
Ken Carter……Peter Wight
Alex Radelescu……Julian Rhind-Tutt
Vivienne Marlin……Elizabeth Bell
Gavin Scholes……Thomas Wheatley
Jack Bradley……John Cummins
Sally Luther……Tracy Wiles
Ben Ritson……Tom Lawrence
Vasile Bogdan/Scott……Ryan McCluskey
Directed by Sally Avens]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72679176Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:45:02 +0000radio mysteriesCharles Paris lands himself a cracking role in Twelfth Night.Plus his wife Francis lets him back into her apartment!Life is looking good - but then it appears a poisoner is on the loose...Bill Nighy stars as the actor-cum-amateur detective.Written by...
Dramatised in four parts by Jeremy Front.

Charles Paris……Bill Nighy
Frances……Suzanne Burden
Maurice……Jon Glover
Ken Carter……Peter Wight
Alex Radelescu……Julian Rhind-Tutt
Vivienne Marlin……Elizabeth Bell
Gavin Scholes……Thomas Wheatley
Jack Bradley……John Cummins
Sally Luther……Tracy Wiles
Ben Ritson……Tom Lawrence
Vasile Bogdan/Scott……Ryan McCluskey
Directed by Sally Avens]]>6132falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-reconstructed-corpse--72659934
Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.

Charles Paris .... Bill Nighy
Frances .... Suzanne Burden
Maurice .... Jon Glover
Juliet .... Tilly Gaunt
Miles .... Thomas Arnold
Angie .... Alex Rivers
Rob Garston .... Adam Billington
Chloe Earnshaw .... Francine Chamberlain
Greg Marchmont .... Carl Prekopp
Superintendent Sorsby .... Gerard McDermott
Police Constable .... Christopher Webster
Barmaid .... Victoria Inez Hardy
Director: Sally Avens]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72659934Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:40:02 +0000radio mysteriesCharles discovers bitter rivalries amongst the police investigating the murder of a property developer, Martin Earnshaw.And an unwelcome surprise awaits when he attempts to celebrate his wedding anniversary with Frances.Bill Nighy stars as...
Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.

Charles Paris .... Bill Nighy
Frances .... Suzanne Burden
Maurice .... Jon Glover
Juliet .... Tilly Gaunt
Miles .... Thomas Arnold
Angie .... Alex Rivers
Rob Garston .... Adam Billington
Chloe Earnshaw .... Francine Chamberlain
Greg Marchmont .... Carl Prekopp
Superintendent Sorsby .... Gerard McDermott
Police Constable .... Christopher Webster
Barmaid .... Victoria Inez Hardy
Director: Sally Avens]]>6484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corporate-bodies--72660884
Charles ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Will ..... Tim McInnerny
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Brian ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Heather ..... Jane Whittenshaw
Trevor ..... Wilf Scolding
Ken ..... David Cann
Paramedic ..... Scarlett Brookes
Directed by Sally Avens.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72660884Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:40:02 +0000radio mysteriesBill Nighy stars as the louche but loveable actor Charles Paris. Charles is filming a corporate video when a young secretary is murdered. But when he comes under suspicion for the murder Charles knows he must find the killer. Charles ..... Bill Nighy...
Charles ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Will ..... Tim McInnerny
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Brian ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Heather ..... Jane Whittenshaw
Trevor ..... Wilf Scolding
Ken ..... David Cann
Paramedic ..... Scarlett Brookes
Directed by Sally Avens.]]>6198falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-in-the-title--72679150Charles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation... especially in the form of women and alcohol.

He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances, his semi-ex-wife, mad. So when he's offered a small role in a play, she nearly pushes him out of the door. But it seems that "The Message is Murder" is such a terrible production that someone wants to kill off the cast. First there is a series of nasty accidents, then someone attempts to stab Charles.

Can he find the murderer before they strike again? Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris in this entertaining dramatisation by Jeremy Front.

Charles Paris ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Tony ..... Sam Dale
Sean ..... Iain Batchelor
Elaine ..... Christine Kavanagh
Phoebe ..... Claire Harry
Chris ..... Henry Devas
Martha ..... Sally Orrock]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72679150Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:35:03 +0000radio mysteriesCharles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation... especially in the form of women and alcohol. He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances, his...Charles Paris is his own worst enemy, a louche lush who can resist anything except temptation... especially in the form of women and alcohol.

He's been out of work so long now he feels he may never get a job and he's driving Frances, his semi-ex-wife, mad. So when he's offered a small role in a play, she nearly pushes him out of the door. But it seems that "The Message is Murder" is such a terrible production that someone wants to kill off the cast. First there is a series of nasty accidents, then someone attempts to stab Charles.

Can he find the murderer before they strike again? Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris in this entertaining dramatisation by Jeremy Front.

Charles Paris ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Tony ..... Sam Dale
Sean ..... Iain Batchelor
Elaine ..... Christine Kavanagh
Phoebe ..... Claire Harry
Chris ..... Henry Devas
Martha ..... Sally Orrock]]>6068falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dead-side-of-the-mic--72679125Murder at the BBC? It's almost unimaginable...

When a beautiful studio manager is murdered, the producer's only concern is the filling the dead air on the broadcast. But Charles Paris, the now famous actor/detective has come to give a talk, and ends up wallowing through layers of BBC scandals, eventually uncovering a complicated fraud. 

The clues concealed in seemingly normal announcements lead to a situation that could be the end of Mr. Paris in The Dead Side of the Mic. 


Charles Paris ...... Bill Nighy
Frances Paris ...... Suzanne Burden
Juliet Paris ...... Tilly Gaunt
Maurice/John ...... Jon Glover
Tom McLeish ...... Nicky Henson
Steph Kennett ...... Emily Raymond
Edwin Palmer ...... Chris Pavlo
Charlotte Green ...... Charlotte Green
Kasia /Actress ...... Jill Cardo
Annie ...... Manjeet Mann

Dramatised by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel.
Producer: Sally Avens]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72679125Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:31:22 +0000radio mysteriesMurder at the BBC? It's almost unimaginable... When a beautiful studio manager is murdered, the producer's only concern is the filling the dead air on the broadcast. But Charles Paris, the now famous actor/detective has come to give a talk, and ends...Murder at the BBC? It's almost unimaginable...

When a beautiful studio manager is murdered, the producer's only concern is the filling the dead air on the broadcast. But Charles Paris, the now famous actor/detective has come to give a talk, and ends up wallowing through layers of BBC scandals, eventually uncovering a complicated fraud. 

The clues concealed in seemingly normal announcements lead to a situation that could be the end of Mr. Paris in The Dead Side of the Mic. 


Charles Paris ...... Bill Nighy
Frances Paris ...... Suzanne Burden
Juliet Paris ...... Tilly Gaunt
Maurice/John ...... Jon Glover
Tom McLeish ...... Nicky Henson
Steph Kennett ...... Emily Raymond
Edwin Palmer ...... Chris Pavlo
Charlotte Green ...... Charlotte Green
Kasia /Actress ...... Jill Cardo
Annie ...... Manjeet Mann

Dramatised by Jeremy Front - based on Simon Brett's novel.
Producer: Sally Avens]]>6465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-amateur-corpse--72661460
When Charles Paris agrees to take part in an amateur theatre production, he expects missed cues and mediocre performances—not murder. But when a fellow cast member turns up dead, Charles finds himself drawn into a deadly mystery backstage.

Adapted from Simon Brett’s acclaimed novel and broadcast by the BBC, this radio drama is a delightful blend of dry wit, theatrical mischief, and a tightly-wound mystery. 🔊 A must-listen for fans of classic detective stories and British radio drama.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72661460Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:58:35 +0000radio mysteriesStarring Bill Nighy as the charmingly down-on-his-luck actor turned amateur sleuth. When Charles Paris agrees to take part in an amateur theatre production, he expects missed cues and mediocre performances—not murder. But when a fellow cast member...
When Charles Paris agrees to take part in an amateur theatre production, he expects missed cues and mediocre performances—not murder. But when a fellow cast member turns up dead, Charles finds himself drawn into a deadly mystery backstage.

Adapted from Simon Brett’s acclaimed novel and broadcast by the BBC, this radio drama is a delightful blend of dry wit, theatrical mischief, and a tightly-wound mystery. 🔊 A must-listen for fans of classic detective stories and British radio drama.]]>6543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-trap--72661478Star Trap.

Charles Paris, bit part actor and amateur sleuth, finally gets the chance to be in a West End musical. But his suspicions are roused when the number of accidents looks like more than bad luck... including the pianist being shot, and an actor breaking his leg. Why does the star want to sabotage his show? The answer is one much more human than it first appears.

Charles ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Chris Watt ..... Nigel Lindsay
Nina Lamb ..... Clare Corbett
Trevor Rhodes ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Mark Spelthorne ..... Christopher Harper
Izzy ..... Franchi Webb
Ged ..... Ronny Jhutti
TV Announcer ..... Carolyn Pickles

Director: Mary Peate
Producer: Sally Avens]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72661478Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:57:11 +0000radio mysteriesSimon Brett is back with one of his best theater-inspired detective mysteries in Star Trap. Charles Paris, bit part actor and amateur sleuth, finally gets the chance to be in a West End musical. But his suspicions are roused when the number of...Star Trap.

Charles Paris, bit part actor and amateur sleuth, finally gets the chance to be in a West End musical. But his suspicions are roused when the number of accidents looks like more than bad luck... including the pianist being shot, and an actor breaking his leg. Why does the star want to sabotage his show? The answer is one much more human than it first appears.

Charles ..... Bill Nighy
Frances ..... Suzanne Burden
Maurice ..... Jon Glover
Chris Watt ..... Nigel Lindsay
Nina Lamb ..... Clare Corbett
Trevor Rhodes ..... Michael Bertenshaw
Mark Spelthorne ..... Christopher Harper
Izzy ..... Franchi Webb
Ged ..... Ronny Jhutti
TV Announcer ..... Carolyn Pickles

Director: Mary Peate
Producer: Sally Avens]]>6457falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-much-blood--72660889So Much Blood.

Edinburgh and the Festival are both background and foreground with Charles, flitting between a re-visualized Midsummer Night's Dream, a mixed-media satire, a late-night revue, and his own one-man show on Thomas Hood—and with a fading pop star as the first victim, a bomb scare in Holyrood Palace, and a suicide leap from the top of the Rock. Charles copes splendidly with the Festival, with his affair with the girl with the navy eyes, and with a most complex murder investigation.

Bill Nighy as Charles Paris
with Suzanne Burden as Frances 
and Jon Glover, Daniel Ryan, Paul Rider, Sunny Ormonde, Tim McInnerny, Ioan Meredith, Owen Oakeshott]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72660889Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:20:41 +0000radio mysteriesCharles Paris returns in a show at the Edinburgh Festival - with another attractive young girl to provoke him, his understanding wife to console him, and a gory murder to challenge him in So Much Blood. Edinburgh and the Festival are both background...So Much Blood.

Edinburgh and the Festival are both background and foreground with Charles, flitting between a re-visualized Midsummer Night's Dream, a mixed-media satire, a late-night revue, and his own one-man show on Thomas Hood—and with a fading pop star as the first victim, a bomb scare in Holyrood Palace, and a suicide leap from the top of the Rock. Charles copes splendidly with the Festival, with his affair with the girl with the navy eyes, and with a most complex murder investigation.

Bill Nighy as Charles Paris
with Suzanne Burden as Frances 
and Jon Glover, Daniel Ryan, Paul Rider, Sunny Ormonde, Tim McInnerny, Ioan Meredith, Owen Oakeshott]]>3294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cast-in-order-of-disappearance--72660537Charles finds himself uncharacteristically employed in a film, having landed the part of a middle-management vampire in The Wreathing.

His co-star is Jodie Ricks, swimwear model turned actress, who confides in Charles that she is in terrible trouble! Not only is she being blackmailed over some compromising photos, but she is also carrying the baby of the film's producer, Elliot Roth, who wants nothing to do with her. Then things take an even nastier turn when it appears that someone is trying to kill Jodie...

Always keen to help a damsel in distress, Charles sets about trying to solve the mystery...

Starring Bill Nighy and Martine McCutcheon and dramatised by Jeremy Front. Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72660537Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:53:46 +0000radio mysteriesCharles finds himself uncharacteristically employed in a film, having landed the part of a middle-management vampire in The Wreathing. His co-star is Jodie Ricks, swimwear model turned actress, who confides in Charles that she is in terrible trouble!...Charles finds himself uncharacteristically employed in a film, having landed the part of a middle-management vampire in The Wreathing.

His co-star is Jodie Ricks, swimwear model turned actress, who confides in Charles that she is in terrible trouble! Not only is she being blackmailed over some compromising photos, but she is also carrying the baby of the film's producer, Elliot Roth, who wants nothing to do with her. Then things take an even nastier turn when it appears that someone is trying to kill Jodie...

Always keen to help a damsel in distress, Charles sets about trying to solve the mystery...

Starring Bill Nighy and Martine McCutcheon and dramatised by Jeremy Front. Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.]]>6566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-series-of-murders--72657692
But filming turns out to be a tortuous process, with a pompous star demanding numerous retakes and the writer constantly interrupting. To cap it all, an actress is involved in a terrible accident... but Charles can’t shake the suspicion that she was murdered.

Can he avoid the booze and women to find the killer, and win back his wife?

Starring Bill Nighy as the lovable louche and Suzanne Burden as his estranged wife. Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72657692Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:26:00 +0000radio mysteriesCharles Paris is thrilled to land a nice juicy part on a tv procedural... and his estranged wife seems to be on the brink of taking him back. But filming turns out to be a tortuous process, with a pompous star demanding numerous retakes and the...
But filming turns out to be a tortuous process, with a pompous star demanding numerous retakes and the writer constantly interrupting. To cap it all, an actress is involved in a terrible accident... but Charles can’t shake the suspicion that she was murdered.

Can he avoid the booze and women to find the killer, and win back his wife?

Starring Bill Nighy as the lovable louche and Suzanne Burden as his estranged wife. Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.]]>3390falsefull