When a lorry crashes into a stationary car, it seems like a straightforward accident.

But suspicions are soon aroused, as Inspector Maigret is unwittingly drawn into an investigation for murder...

Read by Nicholas Le Prevost.

Inspector Jules Maigret is one of the world's best known fictional detective. Created by Georges Simenon, the pipe-smoking, gruff French Detective has inspired countless TV series and feature films. Although most of Simenon's work is available in English, it was originally written in French.

Directed at BBC Manchester by Carrie Rooney.

Made for BBC 7 and first broadcast in 2005. Show less