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The Great Chocolate Murders

Spurned spinster Christiana plots to regain her married lover in 19th-century Brighton, with tragic results. Stars Sian Thomas.

When people start falling ill all over 19th-century Brighton, everyone thinks that the lack of proper sewers has caused a cholera epidemic.

Little do the police suspect that pralines and montelimars are the problem.

Thwarted in love, middle-aged spinster, Christine Edmunds, has a deadly plan.

Starring Sian Thomas.

Obsession, bad drains, royalty, murder and chocolate liqueurs!

All play their part in John Fletcher's drama - based on a true story.

Christiana Edmunds .... Sian Thomas
Jacob Ormsley .... Chris Donnelly
Mother .... Jennifer Hill
Dr Beard .... Dorien Thomas
Mr Hallett .... Brendan Charleson.
Mrs Beard .... Angela Barlow
Armand .... Iwan Tudor
Alex McClaine .... Derek Riddell
Billy .... Jordan Clarke
Sam .... Robert Connor
Journalist .... Gareth Williams
Counsel ... Dyfrig Morris

Director: Kate McAll

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in March 2006.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 23 Dec 2023 02:00
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Broadcasts

  • Sat 22 Sep 2007 14:30
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  • Tue 28 Jul 2015 10:00
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  • Wed 29 Jul 2015 03:00
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  • Sat 23 Dec 2023 02:00
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