Killing Orders

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VI Warshawski

Drama: Crime

The crime investigations of Sara Paretsky's Chicago private eye VI Warshawski.

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VI Warshawski: Killing Orders: Episode 3: 3. Acid Test

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The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined.

The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw.

VI Warshawski's best friend, Agnes Paciorek, has been murdered.

Is there a connection with her investigation at the Priory and the anonymous phone calls?

Sara Paretsky's thriller about a feisty Chicago private investigator.

Kathleen Turner stars as VI Warshawski.

Dramatised by Michelene Wandor.

VI Warshawski .… Kathleen Turner
Roger Ferrant …. Martin Shaw 
Lotty Herschel …. Miriam Karlin 
Bobby Mallory …. William Hootkins
O'Faolin …. John Bennett
Gabriella …. Avril Clark 
Alicia …. Lorelei King 
Mrs Paciorek …. Helen Horton  
Father Pelly …. Colin Stinton
Phil …. Stuart Milligan 
Murray Ryerson …. Kerry Shale
Regina …. Adjoa Andoh  
Dr Paciorek …. Norman Jones 
Phyllis Lording …. Theresa Streatfield

Director: Janet Whitaker 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991.

VI Warshawski: Killing Orders

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Warshawski's aunt Rosa is in trouble, but VI is not prepared to forgive so easily.

Years ago, Warshawski's aunt Rosa treated the detective's beloved mother in an unforgiveable way. Rosa is now in trouble, but VI is not prepared to forgive so easily. Stars Kathleen Turner.

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