Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01 | Past Imperfect | 19941024 | 20140122 (BBC7) 20140123 (BBC7) 20170109 (BBC7) 20170110 (BBC7) 20181211 (BBC7) 20181212 (BBC7) 20200629 (BBC7) 20200630 (BBC7) 20220329 (BBC7) 20220330 (BBC7) | The discovery of a skeleton buried in a wood in Suffolk back in 1965 sparks a murder investigation. Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury, with the interfering assistance of her mother, tries to ‘un-bury' the past... Sue Rodwell's four-part murder mystery stars Annette Badland as DI Gwen Danbury. DI Gwen Danbury - Annette Badland Joan Danbury - Gudrun Ure DS Henry Jacobs - John Duttine Superintendent Phillips - John Rye Mrs Banks - Tina Gray Dr Edward Barker - Terence Alexander Virginia Barker - Margaret John Stuart Barker - Jonathan Tafler Peter Lennox - Peter Whitman Ben Meen - Peter Tuddenham Dr Bull - Don McCorkindale The Archivist - David Jarvis Keith - Mark Straker Jimmy - Martin Davey Director: Glyn Dearman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1994. When a skeleton is found in woods in Suffolk, DI Gwen Danbury investigates. |
| 01 | 02 | A Slim Chance | 19941031 | 20140123 (BBC7) 20140124 (BBC7) 20170110 (BBC7) 20170111 (BBC7) 20181212 (BBC7) 20181213 (BBC7) 20200630 (BBC7) 20200701 (BBC7) 20220330 (BBC7) 20220331 (BBC7) | When a minister for Europe is found dead, Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury must go undercover to try and solve the case. Sue Rodwell's murder mystery stars Annette Badland as DI Gwen Danbury. DI Gwen Danbury - Annette Badland Joan Danbury - Gudrun Ure DS Henry Jacobs - John Duttine Supt Phillips - John Rye Mrs Banks - Tina Gray Eleanor Gedding - Frances Jeater Georgina - Siriol Jenkins Hans Schmidt - Sean Barret Keith - Mark Straker Peggy - Patti Holloway Dr Hunter - Neville Jason PC - Lyndam Gregory Director: Glyn Dearman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 1994. When a minister for Europe is found dead, Inspector Gwen Danbury goes undercover. |
| 01 | 03 | A Sheltered Life | 19941107 | 20140124 (BBC7) 20140125 (BBC7) 20170111 (BBC7) 20170112 (BBC7) 20181213 (BBC7) 20181214 (BBC7) 20200701 (BBC7) 20200702 (BBC7) 20220331 (BBC7) 20220401 (BBC7) | Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury comes to the aid of a wrongly-accused colleague, and her lonely mother, Joan. Sue Rodwell's murder mystery stars Annette Badland as DI Gwen Danbury. DI Gwen Danbury - Annette Badland Joan Danbury - Gudrun Ure DS Henry Jacobs - John Duttine Supt Phillips - John Rye Larry Eaves - John Moffatt Emily Porter - Hilda Braid Arthur Lambert - Godfrey Kenton Hesset - Don McCorkindale Edwards - Tom Bevan Alison - Rachel Atkins Grey - Peter Kenny Warden - Diana Payan Director: Glyn Dearman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1994. Gwen Danbury comes to the aid of a colleague-wrongly accused, and her lonely mother, Joan. |
| 01 | 04 | The Hostages | 19941114 | 20140127 (BBC7) 20140128 (BBC7) 20170112 (BBC7) 20170113 (BBC7) 20181214 (BBC7) 20181215 (BBC7) 20200702 (BBC7) 20200703 (BBC7) 20220401 (BBC7) 20220402 (BBC7) | Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives... Conclusion of Sue Rodwell's murder mystery starring Annette Badland as DI Gwen Danbury. DI Gwen Danbury - Annette Badland Joan Danbury - Gudrun Ure DS Henry Jacobs - John Duttine Supt Phillips - John Rye Mrs Banks - Tina Gray Gary Wolsey - Paul Panting Cathy Bedford - Elaine Claxton Keets - Crawford Logan Sharon Keets - Susannah Corbett Colin Jarvis - Matthew Morgan Reporter - Gavin Muir PC - David Holt Director: Glyn Dearman Gwen takes charge when a hostage is taken by a gunman, but then her feisty mother arrives. |
| 02 | 01 | Talking Poison | 20020821 | 20121020 (BBC7) 20121021 (BBC7) 20140405 (BBC7) 20140406 (BBC7) 20170607 (BBC7) 20230626 (BBC7) | A controversial American preacher and men's rights advocate comes to the UK to take part in a TV debate, but threats have been made against him. So it's up to Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury ensure his protection. But her mother Joan is not impressed... Starring Annette Badland. Sue Rodwell's three-part detective mystery. DI Gwen Danbury - Annette Badland Joan Danbury - Stephanie Cole Arthur Lamson - Peter Marinker Alena Lamson - Liza Ross Anna Tricker - Michelle Newell Tom Palmer - Richard Derrington Superintendent Phillips - Robert Lister Director: Rosemary Watts First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2002. As a radical American preacher faces threats, DI Gwen Danbury gets unexpected help. |
| 02 | 02 | Old Dog | 20020828 | 20121027 (BBC7) 20121028 (BBC7) 20140412 (BBC7) 20140413 (BBC7) 20170608 (BBC7) 20230627 (BBC7) | Richard Mills - a vulnerable old man - is attacked and burgled. He seems lonely so Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury decides to introduce him to her mother, Joan... Starring Annette Badland. Sue Rodwell's three-part detective mystery. DI Gwen Danbury - Annette Badland Joan Danbury - Stephanie Cole Richard Mills - Ian Hogg Darren Peters. - Richard Frame DS Henry Jacobs - John Duttine Producer Rosemary Watts First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2002. DI Gwen Danbury meets burglary victim Mr Mills and introduces him to her mother Joan. |
| 02 | 03 | Dead Heads And Chutney | 20020904 | 20121103 (BBC7) 20121104 (BBC7) 20140419 (BBC7) 20140420 (BBC7) 20170609 (BBC7) 20230628 (BBC7) | A respectable woman in her 70s is found dead, apparently from natural causes. Detective Inspector Gwen Danbury, however, is sure she was murdered and starts to delve into the victim's past... Starring Annette Badland. Conclusion of Sue Rodwell's detective mystery. DI Gwen Danbury - Annette Badland Joan Danbury - Stephanie Cole DS Henry Jacobs - John Duttine Vicar - Lennox Greaves Isabel Mackenzie - Sunny Ormonde John Parnell - Tom George Producer Rosemary Watts First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2002. A respectable elderly lady is found dead from natural causes. Or was it murder? |
| 03 | 01 | Lollipop | 20051006 | 20130126 (BBC7) 20130127 (BBC7) | DI Danbury probes a patrolman's killing on a crossing. Is it linked to a school drug ring? |
| 03 | 02 | Surfing | 20051013 | 20130202 (BBC7) 20130203 (BBC7) | Gwen investigates a headless corpse, while mum Joan puts herself in danger on the internet |
| 03 | 03 | Grinding | 20051020 | 20130209 (BBC7) 20130210 (BBC7) | The detective probes the theft of a valuable church painting. |
| 03 | 04 | Family Ties | 20050809 | 20130216 (BBC7) 20130217 (BBC7) | On a murder mystery weekend, the charades take a realistic turn. |
| 03 | 05 | The Tunnel | 20050823 | 20130223 (BBC7) 20130224 (BBC7) | Back from shopping in France, detective Gwen's mother Joan learns of the death of a friend |