A Night with Johnny Stompanato

Original version

BBC Radio 4 Extra

BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 LW

Drama: Crime

BBC Radio 4 Extra - A Night with Johnny Stompanato

What will Hollywood star Lana Turner do when her daughter is accused of murder?

Can Hollywood star Lana Turner give the performance of her life when her daughter is accused of murder? Stars Laurence Bovard.

One night in 1958, police were called to the house of 'sweater girl' Lana Turner in Beverly Hills, USA.

Her current boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, was lying in a pool of blood, stabbed to death by Lana's daughter, Cheryl. 

At the ensuing coroner's inquest, the Hollywood actress, Lana gave the performance of her life.

Starring Laurence Bouvard, John Guerrasio and Georgia Moffett.  

Written by Jonathan Holloway  -  based on real events, newspaper reports and FBI files from 1957-1958.

Lana Turner    .......    Laurence Bouvard
Johnny Stompanato    .......    John Guerrasio
Cheryl    .......    Georgia Moffett
Del    .......    Demetri Goritsas
McGinley    .......    John Chancer
Geisler    .......    Paul Mohan
Langhauser    .......    John Telfer
Bill Brooks    .......    Oliver Millingham
Annie    .......    Kim Baker

Director:  Sara Davies

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2008.

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.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

A Night with Johnny Stompanato

Genres

BBC Radio 4 Extra

About BBC Radio 4 Extra