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1. Murder at the Slimming Club

At slimming club 'Fat Busters', it seems losing weight really can be murder! Stars Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Detective Chief Inspector Alma Blair returns to Cranby, where she's found lurking behind the weighing scales at 'Fat Busters'.

Determined to be anonymous, she's masquerading as a florist, until someone with murder in mind forces Alma into action.

DS Jason Trotter is called to the scene, and it seems there is another member of the team about to make a surprise appearance.

It all seems to prove losing weight really can be murder!

Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh.

Created by Val McDermid.

Written in five parts by Shelley Silas.

DCI Alma Blair …. Julie Hesmondhalgh
CSM Jo Black …. Jane Hazlegrove
DS Jason Trotter …. John Hollingworth
Narrator / JP …. Jonathan Keeble
Assistant CSM Mo …. Nitin Kundra
Sue Fulwood / Jean Cranberry / Blanche Rogers …. Helen Kay

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Director: Justine Potter

A Savvy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in June 2018.

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Credits

RoleContributor
DCI Alma BlairJulie Hesmondhalgh
CSM Jo BlackJane Hazlegrove
DS Jason TrotterJohn Hollingworth
NarratorJonathan Keeble
JPJonathan Keeble
Assistant CSM MoNitin Kundra
Sue FulwoodHelen Kay
Jean CranberryHelen Kay
Blanche RogersHelen Kay
ProducerJustine Potter
WriterShelley Silas

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  • Mon 25 Jun 201810:45
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