Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20230609 | by Jeremy Front
CHARLES ..... Bill Nighy
Directed by Sally Avens
Charles is at the Edinburgh Fringe doing a one man play and Frances is directing him. But there's even more drama offstage as cast members in a student production in the same venue begin to drop dead before the curtain goes up on first night.
Award-winning comedy. Bill Nighy returns as the actor cum amateur detective. Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris | ||
| 01 | The Photo Call | 19850819 | 20191213 (BBC7) 20191214 (BBC7) 20210901 (BBC7) 20210902 (BBC7) 20241018 (BBC7) 20241019 (BBC7) | An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. A stage dagger turns murderously into a real one... Francis Matthews stars as Charles Paris. Six-part thriller serial adapted from his own book by Simon Brett. Brian Cassells - Hugh Laurie Frances - Jennifer Hilary James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Maurice Skellern - Harry Landis Pam Northcliffe - Sara Corper Michael Vanderzee - Mark Wing-Davey Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Willy Mariello - Billy McColl An actor dies as thespian sleuth Charles Paris is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris in Simon Brett's thriller Six-part thriller serial adapted from his book by Simon Brett. An actor dies as the thespian sleuth is rehearsing in Edinburgh - is it murder? Simon Brett's thriller stars Francis Matthews. |
| 02 | 20230616 | " by Jeremy Front
CHARLES PARIS ..... Bill Nighy
Director..... Sally Avens
Charles is appearing in a one man show at The Auld Infirmary in Edinburgh which Frances, his semi-detached wife, has deigned to direct. A student production in the same venue has already suffered accidents amongst the company and now the sound designer, Angus, has been stabbed to death in a photo shoot using prop daggers. Charles is convinced it isn't an accident and before long he's sniffing out suspects whilst trying to get ready for his own opening night and take on board ever more demanding notes from Frances.
Award-winning comedy. Bill Nighy stars as the actor cum amateur detective. Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris" | ||
| 02 | D.u.d.s. On The Fringe | 19850826 | 20191216 (BBC7) 20191217 (BBC7) 20210902 (BBC7) 20210903 (BBC7) 20241021 (BBC7) 20241022 (BBC7) | Charles Paris investigates the death of Willy Mariello and meets Anna Duncan, one of the students appearing on the Edinburgh Fringe. Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Brian Cassells - Hugh Laurie Pam Northcliffe - Sara Corper Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson Jean Mariello - Frances Low Michael Vanderzee - Mark Wing-Davey The thespian sleuth gathers the evidence to solve Willy's death. Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris in Simon Brett's thriller Six-part thriller serial adapted from his book by Simon Brett. The thespian sleuth meets student Anna and makes a discovery about Willy's death. Stars Francis Matthews and Hugh Laurie. |
| 03 | 20230623 | " by Jeremy Front
CHARLES PARIS ..... Bill Nighy
Director ..... Sally Avens
Charles is appearing in a one man show in Edinburgh when a student production in the same venue suffers a fatal accident.
Award-winning comedy. Bill Nighy returns as the actor cum amateur detective Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris" | ||
| 03 | First Lunch | 19850902 | 20191217 (BBC7) 20191218 (BBC7) 20210903 (BBC7) 20210904 (BBC7) 20241022 (BBC7) 20241023 (BBC7) | Charles is continuing his investigations into the death of Willy Mariello. Now he turns his attention to James Milne, owner of the house where the other university actors are staying... Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Pam Northcliffe - Sara Corper Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson Lesley Petter - Lesley Manville James Milne - Alan McNaughtan The thespian sleuth's investigations continue following Willy's death. Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris in Simon Brett's thriller Continuing his investigations into the death of Willy Mariello, Charles Paris turns to James Milne, owner of the house in which the other university actors are staying... Six-part thriller serial adapted from his book by Simon Brett. With Willy dead, the thespian sleuth questions the owner of the student actors' house. Stars Francis Matthews and Sara Corper. |
| 04 | 20230630 | " by Jeremy Front
CHARLES PARIS ..... Bill Nighy
Director ..... Sally Avens
It's the opening of Charles's one man show at The Auld Infirmary in Edinburgh. But all the drama seems to be off stage as he tries to work out how Angus, an actor appearing in a student show at the same venue, was fatally stabbed . His suspicions lie with Martin, the troubled writer and activist who it appears will stop at nothing to promote his own political agenda. As Charles pursues his leads he finds himself in danger of becoming the next victim of the murderer.
Award-winning comedy: Bill Nighy returns as the actor cum amateur detective. Bill Nighy stars as actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris" | ||
| 04 | Legal Aid | 19850909 | 20191218 (BBC7) 20191219 (BBC7) 20210906 (BBC7) 20210907 (BBC7) 20241023 (BBC7) 20241024 (BBC7) | Convinced Willy Mariello's been murdered, Charles Paris enlists the help of his solicitor friend, Gerald Venables, in the investigation... Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Gerald Venables - Jeremy Child Jean Mariello - Frances Low Convinced that Willy was murdered, the thespian sleuth consults his solicitor friend. Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris in Simon Brett's thriller Convinced Willy Mariellos been murdered, Charles Paris enlists the help of his solicitor friend, Gerald Venables, in the investigation... Six-part thriller serial adapted from his book by Simon Brett. Convinced that Willy was murdered, the thespian sleuth consults his solicitor friend. Stars Francis Matthews and Kim Thomson. |
| 05 | Last Lunch | 19850916 | 20191219 (BBC7) 20191220 (BBC7) 20210907 (BBC7) 20210908 (BBC7) 20241024 (BBC7) 20241025 (BBC7) | Charles suspects Anna Duncan of murdering Willy Mariello, but her fellow-student Martin Warburton is still behaving strangely... Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his own book. Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Frances - Jennifer Hilary Brian Cassells - Hugh Laurie Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Stella Galpin-Lord - Sheila Mitchell Guide - Fraser Kerr The thespian sleuth suspects a student of the murder of Willy, but another is acting oddly Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris in Simon Brett's thriller Six-part thriller serial adapted from his book by Simon Brett. The thespian sleuth suspects one student is the murderer, but another's acting oddly. Stars Francis Matthews and Hugh Laurie. |
| 06 LAST | Up In The Castle | 19850923 | 20191220 (BBC7) 20191221 (BBC7) 20210908 (BBC7) 20210909 (BBC7) 20241025 (BBC7) 20241026 (BBC7) | With one suspect cleared of murdering Willy Mariello, a bomb is planted in Charles Paris's bag - meaning suspicions shift elsewhere... Francis Matthews stars as thespian sleuth, Charles Paris. Conclusion of Simon Brett's thriller serial adapted from his book. Anna Duncan - Kim Thomson James Milne - Alan McNaughtan Martin Warburton - Michael Maloney Frances - Jennifer Hilary One murder suspect is cleared in the continuing investigation of Willy's death. Francis Matthews stars as actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris in Simon Brett's thriller Conclusion of Simon Bretts thriller serial adapted from his book. One murder suspect is cleared, but a bomb is ticking in the thespian sleuth's bag. Stars Francis Matthews and Michael Maloney. |