DEATH AND THE DANCING FOOTMAN by Ngaio Marsh was adapted by Alan Downer and broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 8 August 1987. Story: Jonathan Royal is a man rich enough to indulge his somewhat extravagant sense of the theatrical. But when he hits on the bizarre idea of throwing a weekend party with guests who have good reasons to loathe one another, his malicious comedy quickly turns to tragedy. Cast: Chief Det Insp Roderick Alleyn: Nigel Graham Jonathan Royal: Laurence Payne Aubrey Mandrake: Steven Pacey Sandra Compline: Avril Clark William Compline: Stuart Organ Nicholas Compline: Stephen Hattersley Chloris Wynne: Jane Leonard Dr Francis Hart: Alan Downer Mme Elise Lisse: Natasha Pyne Lady Hersey Amblington: Margaret Ward Troy Alleyn: Elaine Claxton James Bewling: Peter Tuddenham The Rev Copeland/Caper: Shaun Prendergast Det Insp Fox/Thomas: Brian Hewlett Directed By: David Johnston
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