Dead Pan

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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.

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John Hollingworth

Jane Hazlegrove

Jonathan Keeble

Nitin Kundra

Simeon Truby

Rosina Carbone

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Justine Potter

DCI Alma Blair: Dead Pan: Episode 4

Episode 4

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

Val McDermid's crime series continues with a breakthrough to celebrate with fine wine.

DCI Alma Blair has a heart to heart with her sergeant over their work-life balance. Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Val McDermid's comic crime series continues with a breakthrough to celebrate with fine wine - and a heart to heart with Alma and Jason over their work-life balance.

Does this look like the case can be closed with just deserts metered out in this comedy-drama set in a fine dining restaurant? With one more episode to go, we suspect there is more to make a meal of. 
Cast:
DCI Alma Blair ... Julie Hesmondhalgh
DS Jason Trotter .... John Hollingworth
CSM Jo Black .... Jane Hazlegrove
Narrator .... Jonathan Keeble
Mo ... Nitin Kundra
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

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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.

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