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The Colour of Murder

Julian Symons - The Colour of Murder

Drama: Thriller

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A young man who suffers from bouts of amnesia is accused of a brutal murder.

John Wilkins is a young man suffering from bouts of amnesia, but then he's accused of a brutal murder. Stars David Threlfall.

John Wilkins is a young man who suffers from bouts of amnesia, but then he's accused of a brutal murder...

David Threlfall stars in Julian Symons's psychological thriller - winner of the 1957 Golden Dagger award.

John Wilkins …. David Threlfall 
May Wilkins …. Natasha Pyne
Mrs Wilkins …. Charlotte Mitchell
Uncle Dan …. Harold Innocent
James Hayley …. Anthony Newlands
Magnus Newton …. Michael Cochrane
Justice Morland …. Aubrey Richards 
Dr Andreadia …. Peter Penry-Jones
Sheila Morton …. Adjoa Andoh
Betty Prenton …. Alice Arnold 
Bill Lonergan …. Nigel Carrington
Les Jackson …. Alan Barker 
Mr Fanham …. Fraser Kerr 
Mr Morton …. Preston Lockwood 
Mr Gimball …. John Church 
Mr Shaddock …. Michael Bilton 
Pub Landlord …. Eric Allan 
Receptionist …. Neil Roberts 

Dramatised by Guy Meredith

Director Enyd Williams.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991.

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