Dead Pan

Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

DCI Alma Blair

Drama: Crime

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Val McDermid's comedy crime dramas starring Julie Hesmondhalgh as DCI Alma Blair.

Julie Hesmondhalgh stars as DCI Alma Blair in Val McDermid's comedy crime dramas.

BBC Radio 4 LW

Julie Hesmondhalgh

John Hollingworth

Jane Hazlegrove

Jonathan Keeble

Rosina Carbone

Simeon Truby

Val McDermid

Justine Potter

DCI Alma Blair: Dead Pan: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC Radio 4 Extra - DCI Alma Blair, Dead Pan, Episode 1

Romance is on the menu in Val McDermid's fine dining comic crime drama series

4 Extra Debut. Is it only a matter of time before murder is on the menu? And where is DCI Alma Blair's sergeant? Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.

The third "Dead" comedy crime drama series by Val McDermid. DCI Alma Blair (Julie Hesmondhalgh) and her partner in life and crime CSM Jo Black (Jane Hazlegrove) are at a romantic dinner for two in Charnock 37 a fine dining restaurant. 

Is it only a matter of time before there is murder on the menu? And where is Alma's Sergeant DS Jason Trotter? 
Cast:
DCI Alma Blair ... Julie Hesmondhalgh 
DS Jason Trotter .... John Hollingworth 
CSM Jo Black .... Jane Hazlegrove 
Narrator .... Jonathan Keeble 
Michelle. .... Rosina Carbone 
Richard .... Simeon Truby
All other parts played by members of the cast

Written by Val McDermid 
Produced and Directed by Justine Potter 
A Savvy production 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2017.

DCI Alma Blair: Dead Pan

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Drama

Murder is on the menu. Julie Hesmondhalgh stars as for DCI Alma Blair. By Val McDermid.

Murder is on the menu for DCI Blair. Julie Hesmondhalgh stars in Val McDermid's comedy crime drama.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

DCI Alma Blair

Dead Pan

Episode 1

Contributors

Genres

Brand

Series

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4