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Episode 3

Rigor Mortis Series 1
Episode 3 of 6

When a new coroner arrives, Ruth wants him to send her the most interesting autopsy cases. Stars Peter Davison. From 2003.

When a new coroner arrives, Ruth wants him to send her the most interesting autopsy cases.

Laurence Howarth’s sitcom set in the fascinating, but misunderstood world of the pathology lab.

Dr Anthony Webster ...... Peter Davison
Dr Ruth Anderson ...... Tracy-Ann Oberman
Professor Donaldson ...... Geoffrey Whitehead
Gordon ...... Tom Price
Chloe ...... Marianne Levy
Simon ...... Gus Brown
Daniel Kasper ...... Laurence Howarth

With:

Stephen Critchlow
Beth Chalmers

Music by Paul Mottram and Stephanie Benavente.

Producer: Dawn Ellis

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2003.

11 days left to listen

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Sep 2026 23:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 27 Mar 2008 22:30
    BBC Radio 7
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    BBC Radio 7
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    BBC Radio 7
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    BBC Radio 7
  • Sun 20 Nov 2011 22:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 24 Apr 2021 22:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 5 Mar 2023 23:30
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  • Sat 16 Nov 2024 23:30
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