Episode 3
Dinah has been seized by Delicata and taken to the desert. Modesty and the gang hitch a ride with Skeet Lowry, pilot of the supply plane. But are they walking into a trap?
Modesty and Willie have been hoodwinked into going to Paris, leaving Dinah vulnerable at the cottage. Now she's been abducted by Delicata and taken to the desert. He plans to use her special powers to help him locate something very valuable. Knowing that Dinah's life is in terrible danger, Modesty and the gang hitch a ride with Skeet Lowry, pilot of the archaeological dig's supply plane. But are they walking into a trap? Adapted from the novel by Peter O'Donnell by Stef Penney.
With an original score by Goldfrapp's Will Gregory, arranged by Ian Gardiner
Produced and Directed by Kate McAll
Interesting Modesty fact:
She once ran a criminal gang called the Network.
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Dramatist Stef Penney discusses the appeal of Modesty Blaise.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Modesty Blaise | Daphne Alexander |
| Willie Garvin | Carl Prekopp |
| Sir Gerald Tarrant | Alun Armstrong |
| Simon Delicata | Sam Dale |
| Dinah Pilgrim | Samantha Dakin |
| McWhirter | Alex Fearns |
| Skeet Lowry | Jeff Mash |
| Sir Howard Presteign | Nigel Anthony |
Broadcasts
- Wed 19 Dec 2012 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Wed 19 Dec 2012 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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