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15 Minute Drama

Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death

Episode 4

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Dinah is using her extra sensory powers to try and locate the lost treasures of the Garamantes. So far, she's only found Roman swords and buckles. Delicata is becoming impatient and furious. Time is running out for the gang and they need an escape plan. So Modesty comes up with a ruse to get hold of McWhirter's notebook and win the pilot, Skeet Lowry over to their side. Adapted from the novel by Peter O'Donnell by Stef Penney.

With an original score by Goldfrapp's Will Gregory, arranged by Ian Gardiner

Produced and Directed by Kate McAll

Interesting Modesty Fact: The Treadmill is the name of the pub that Willie Garvin bought on his return to England. Show less

Contributors

Modesty Blaise:
Daphne Alexander
Willie Garvin:
Carl Prekopp
Sir Gerald Tarrant:
Alun Armstrong
Simon Delicata:
Sam Dale
Dinah Pilgrim:
Samantha Dakin
McWhirter:
Alex Fearns
Skeet Lowry:
Jeff Mash
Sir Howard Presteign:
Nigel Anthony

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