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Whodunnits Adam Dalgliesh - Cover Her Face
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The canny detective arrives at Martingale to investigate housemaid Sally's murder. PD James's thriller stars Robin Ellis.

Inspector Adam Dalgliesh arrives on the scene to investigate the murder of Sally Jupp in a peaceful Essex village.

Starring Robin Ellis.

With Sian Phillips and Hugh Grant.

PD James's debut crime novel about her gentleman detective.

Dramatised by Neville Teller.

Inspector Adam Dalgliesh .... Robin Ellis
Mrs Maxie …. Sian Phillips
Felix …. Hugh Grant
Deborah …. Beatie Edney
Catherine …. Oona Beeson
Miss Liddell …. Kate Binchy
Stephen …. David Thorpe
Dr Epps …. Philip Anthony
Martha ... Jill Graham
Thornton/Hicks …. John Church
Sgt Martin …. Steve Hodson
Inspector Manning …. John Fleming
Police Doctor …. John Baddeley

Producer: Matthew Walters

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 1993.

30 minutes

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Wednesday 06:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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