Dead Room Farce | Charles Paris Mystery | Simon Brett | BBC Radio Drama | When Ambition Turns Deadly

Return to the chaotic, sharp-witted world of Charles Paris in A Decent Interval, a tense and darkly comic BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Simon Brett’s theatre-set murder mystery.

Charles accepts a small role in a low-budget production, expecting nothing more than dodgy rehearsals and clashing egos. But when two actors — one rising star, one fading celebrity — collide on and off stage, the rivalry turns lethal. A mysterious death halts the show, and whispers of sabotage echo through dressing rooms, stage corridors, and late-night pubs.

While the police chase the wrong leads, Charles slips deeper into the world of jealous understudies, failed auditions, stage politics, and bruised ambition. Every performer has something to hide. Every cue comes with a motive. And every “accident” feels less accidental by the minute.

To uncover the truth, Charles must navigate lies, applause, and a dangerously thin line between performance and reality — before the killer decides his final scene.

🎭 Why Listen:
• Bill Nighy shines as the irresistibly flawed Charles Paris
• A witty and suspenseful adaptation of Simon Brett’s beloved mystery
• Filled with backstage tension, British humour, and classic BBC whodunnit intrigue
• Ideal for fans of Jonathan Creek, Poirot, and BBC crime dramas

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