"A Reconstructed Corpse" by Simon Brett - BBC Radio 4 Full Cast Dramatization Charles Paris Mystery

Описание: Classic Old Time Radio, Vintage radio shows, the Golden Age of radio, murder, mystery, drama, comedy, sci-fi, westerns.

"A Reconstructed Corpse" is an engaging installment in Simon Brett's Charles Paris Mystery series, brought to life as a BBC Radio drama, often with Bill Nighy in the starring role.

Charles Paris, the perpetually struggling actor and amateur detective, finds himself in a rather unusual and somewhat morbid acting gig. Desperate for work (and having been temporarily kicked out of his marital home by his long-suffering wife Frances), he takes a role in a *true-crime reconstruction program**. His part? Playing a **missing property developer* who is presumed dead.

Initially, it's just another job, a chance to earn some money and perhaps escape his domestic woes. However, the line between reenactment and reality quickly blurs when the "missing person" case that the show is dramatizing takes a genuinely grisly turn. **Severed body parts begin to appear**, confirming that the property developer is indeed dead, and in a particularly gruesome fashion.

As the body count rises and the reality of murder intrudes on the television set, the program's ratings soar, much to the delight of the producers. Charles, with his usual blend of theatrical intuition, cynical observations, and a knack for being in the wrong place, finds himself caught up in a real-life murder investigation. The show's production itself is a hotbed of *raging egos, professional jealousies, and hidden agendas* among the producers, presenters, and even the police involved in the case.

Charles, despite his general aversion to anything too strenuous, feels compelled to piece together the macabre jigsaw puzzle of murder. He must navigate the competitive and often cutthroat world of television production, unearthing secrets and motives among the cast and crew, to discover who is behind the ghastly events and why. The BBC Radio adaptation captures the dark humor, the compelling mystery, and the distinct personality of Charles Paris as he tries to solve the crime while simultaneously dealing with his own chaotic life.