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15 Minute Drama: Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death

Daphne Alexander

Carl Prekopp

Alun Armstrong

Sam Dale

Samantha Dakin

Alex Fearns

Jeff Mash

Nigel Anthony

15 Minute Drama: Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death: Episode 4

Modesty Blaise - A Taste for Death

Episode 4

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Dinah has still not found the treasure, and Delicata's patience is running out.

Dinah still hasn't found the treasure, and Delicata's patience is running out. Modesty hatches a plan to get hold of McWhirter's notebook and win Skeet over to their side.

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.

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