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01Mystery Crossword2007070920241104 (BBC7)
20241105 (BBC7)
Clue: Newspaperman in refusal to admit it's all over (3,4).

When a mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury the staff are flummoxed, but a local property developer thinks it's personal.

Five-part puzzling drama written by Alison Joseph.

Julian - Nicholas Le Prevost

Mary - Adjoa Andoh

Abbie - Helen Lonqworth

Ian - Anthony Glennon

Tara - Jasmine Callan

Gavin - John Douqall

Trent - Simon Treves

Pete - Harry Myers

Newsreader - Simon Treves

Newsreader - Rachel Bavidge

Newsreader - Joanna Pinnock

See the crossword grid and clues online via BBC Radio 4 Extra's website.

Director: Paul Arnold

A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury and the staff are flummoxed.

A mystery crossword appearing in a local newspaper is more than it seems.

A mystery crossword appears in The Rainswick Mercury - staff are flummoxed, but someone thinks it's personal. Stars Adjoa Andoh.

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02More Than A Prank2007071020241105 (BBC7)
20241106 (BBC7)
Runs drug boxed with explosive at the river (5).

Ian thinks the mystery crossword may be more than just a prank.

Julian - Nicholas Le Prevost

Mary - Adjoa Andoh

Abbie - Helen Longworth

Ian - Anthony Glennon

Tara - Jasmine Callan

Gavin - John Dougall

Trent - Simon Treves

Produced and directed by Paul Arnold.

A mystery crossword appearing in a local newspaper is more than it seems.

Ian thinks the mystery crossword may be more than just a prank. Starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Anthony Glennon.

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03Fighting For Survival2007071120241106 (BBC7)
20241107 (BBC7)
Wrestling hold is murder no less: second missing nightclub chief (6).

Mary is pushing Julian to fight for the survival of his paper.

Julian - Nicholas Le Prevost

Mary - Adjoa Andoh

Abbie - Helen Longworth

Ian - Anthony Glennon

Tara - Jasmine Callan

Gavin - John Dougall

Trent - Simon Treves

Produced and directed by Paul Arnold.

A mystery crossword appearing in a local newspaper is more than it seems.

Mary pushes Julian to fight for his paper's survival. Tale of a mystery crossword starring Adjoa Andoh and Nicholas Le Prevost.

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04Confronting The Enemy2007071220241107 (BBC7)
20241108 (BBC7)
Plant entraps criminal mafia leader, resulting in untidy fight (9).

Julian confronts his enemy.

Julian - Nicholas Le Prevost

Mary - Adjoa Andoh

Abbie - Helen Longworth

Ian - Anthony Glennon

Tara - Jasmine Callan

Gavin - John Dougall

Trent - Simon Treves

Pete - Harry Myers

Produced and directed by Paul Arnold.

A mystery crossword appearing in a local newspaper is more than it seems.

Julian confronts his enemy. Tale of a mystery crossword starring Nicholas Le Prevost and Helen Longworth.

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05Publication Day2007071320241108 (BBC7)
20241109 (BBC7)
Uproar created by extortion at tennis club, maybe? (6).

It's publication day for The Rainswick Mercury. Will it be the last one?

Julian - Nicholas Le Prevost

Mary - Adjoa Andoh

Abbie - Helen Longworth

Ian - Anthony Glennon

Tara - Jasmine Callan

Gavin - John Dougall

Newsreaders - Simon Treves, Rachel Bavidge, Joanna Pinnock

Produced and directed by Paul Arnold.

A mystery crossword appearing in a local newspaper is more than it seems.

It's publication day for The Rainswick Mercury. Will it be the last one? Starring Adjoa Andoh and Nicholas Le Prevost.

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