When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert employs his deadliest weapon: being a gentleman.

Hugh Bonneville stars as Robert Purcell, QC.

He's a perfect specimen of the British Establishment, who applies faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life.

Jon Canter's comic novel adapted by Robin Brooks.

Robert Purcell ...... Hugh Bonneville
Elizabeth ...... Lyndsey Marshal
Max ...... Ted Allpress
Isobel ...... Lauren Mote
Mona/Ticky ...... Katherine Jakeways
Geoffrey ...... Paul Moriarty
Anthony ...... Carl Prekopp
Penelope ...... Tracy Wiles

With Adjoa Andoh, Ewan Bailey, Adam Billington and James Hayes.

Director: Jonquil Painting

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2012. Show less