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The Fire Engine That Disappeared

A suspect's apartment explodes, killing three. The case hinges on finding a man who fits an impossibly vague description. Stars Steven Mackintosh.

The Fire Engine That Disappeared
by Maj Sjöwall & Per Wahlöö
Translated by Joan Tate
Dramatised by Katie Hims

The apartment of a suspect being staked out by Gunvald Larsson explodes, killing three people. Arson and murder isn't at first suspected - much to Larsson's fury - but when it becomes clear that the fire was started on purpose, the case hinges on the needle-in-a-haystack chance of finding a man who fits an impossibly vague description who was somewhere in the area around the time of the fire.

Original Music composed by Elizabeth Purnell

Directed by Mary Peate.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Martin Beck Steven Mackintosh
Lennart Kollberg Neil Pearson
Larsson Ralph Ineson
Ronn Russell Boulter
Gun Kollberg Sally Orrock
Nadja Christine Absalom
Mansson Stuart McQuarrie
Zachrisson Joe Sims
Stromgren Harry Livingstone
Hammar Patrick Brennan
Hjelm Robert Blythe
Skacke Sam Alexander
Mrs Borg Susie Riddell
Ingrid Beck Lauren Crace
Doris Martensen Keely Beresford
Mats Greta Dudgeon
Narrator 1 Lesley Sharp
Narrator 2 Nicholas Gleaves
Author Maj Sjowall
Author Per Wahloo
Adaptor Katie Hims
Director Mary Peate

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Nov 2012 14:30
  • Fri 12 Jul 2013 20:00
  • Sat 20 Sep 2014 14:30

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