Enigma of China
Another investigation for Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police Bureau. Has the Shanghai Development Committee director killed himself or been murdered while under house arrest?
Poet and gourmand, Inspector Chen of the Shanghai Police Bureau is called in to oversee the investigation into the death of the Director of The Shanghai Development Committee while under house arrest. He has to negotiate the power of the Party, an internet campaign and a new potential romance. Dramatised by John Harvey.
Director: David Hunter
"Enigma of China" is the eighth of Qiu Xiaolong's Inspector Chen novels, all 9 of which have been dramatised for BBC Radio 4. They have sold over 1million copies and been translated into 20 languages.
"Witty and thrilling" The Daily Telegraph
"A welcome alternative to Scandi-noir" The Observer.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Chen | Jamie Zubairi |
| Li | Daniel York |
| Peiqin | Sarah Lam |
| Yu | Chris Lew Kum Hoi |
| Lianping | Kerry Gooderson |
| Jiang | Rupert Holliday Evans |
| Wei | Paul Courtenay Hyu |
| Mrs Zhou | Georgie Glen |
| Fang | Lauren Cornelius |
| Chang | Clive Hayward |
| Author | Qiu Xiaolong |
| Adaptor | John Harvey |
| Director | David Hunter |
Broadcasts
- Sat 19 May 201814:30BBC Radio 4
- Sun 1 Sep 201915:00BBC Radio 4
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