A Maigret Christmas

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Georges Simenon's detective, Jules Maigret, uses his unique style to investigate crimes

Georges Simenon's detective creation, Jules Maigret, brings his unique style to investigating crimes

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Inspector Maigret receives two unexpected visitors on Christmas Day.

Maigret’s on the trail of a mysterious red and white intruder after two unexpected Christmas visitors. Read by Sir Derek Jacobi.

On Christmas Day, as the snow begins to fall in Paris, Inspector Maigret receives two unexpected visitors. 

A young girl claims to have seen Father Christmas in her room, behaving strangely and cutting a hole in the floor. He agrees to investigate.

Sir Derek Jacobi reads a classic Inspector Maigret mystery by Georges Simenon. 

Translated by David Coward.

Abridged in five parts by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths.

Producer: Mair Bosworth

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2018.

Maigret: A Maigret Christmas

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Sir Derek Jacobi reads a classic Inspector Maigret mystery by Georges Simenon.

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