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Charles Paris: An Amateur Corpse
- A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation
- Narrated by: Bill Nighy, Suzanne Burden, Geraldine McEwan, full cast
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
- Original Recording Audiobook
- Release date: 01-03-13
- Language: English
- Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Regular price: $10.33
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Publisher's Summary
Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast adaptation of Simon Brett's comic crime novel An Amateur Corpse.
Charles is out of work again, and to make matters worse his mother has come to stay and he's no way of escaping her. So when he's offered some voiceover work by old friend, Hugo, he's delighted to get out of the house. But Hugo's marriage is in trouble: his much younger wife, Ellie, spends all her time at her Amateur Dramatic Group, and Hugo is drinking too much.
When Ellie is found drowned in their swimming pool, it seems Hugo is guilty of murder. It's up to Charles to prove his friend's innocence....
Bill Nighy, Suzanne Burden, and Geraldine McEwan are among the star cast in this entertaining mystery, dramatised by Jeremy Front.
Written by Jeremy Front, based on the novel by Simon Brett.
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- Liz Scully
- 02-05-18
Another delightful confection
4 quick episodes and under 2 hours in length, but so delightful you'll be carried along.
It'd be ace to have an omnibus of three or four episodes together as these as they're so short. But well written and excellent cast performances
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-24-15
Bill Nighy is hysterically funny
I have enjoyed all of the Charles Paris dramatizations multiple times. Beautifully written with first class actors they are funny and juicy stories. In particular the use of music is worth mentioning as it greatly enhances the drama and comedy.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Cheshire Shopper
- 01-11-13
WONDERFUL, WITH A FEW RESERVATIONS!
I am a fan of the Charles Paris stories brought so fabulously to life by Bill Nighy, with the consummate skill of Jeremy Front, and have bought all the series they have done over the last 5 years or so. This one is still very much worth listening to but a little disappointing in a few ways. First it is quite short, at under 2 hours. Second, though it was good to meet his off-beat Mum, the part needed to be taken by someone who's voice was not so obviously famous and so with her face and character coming thriough all the time - she was Miss Marple not Mrs Paris Snr! Thirdly, the music was not taking enough of a role - just about there and not the essential, delightful part of the whole that has become a trade mark of Mr Front's wonderful re-write of Simon Brett's novels. Having said that it is well worth listening to - I recommend it because even with faults, it's good.
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- MRS V L HALL
- 12-02-15
Standout narration by Bill Nighy.
Would you listen to Charles Paris: An Amateur Corpse (Dramatised) again? Why?
Yes, without a doubt. Bill Nighy does a wonderful job as Charles Paris. Lightweight plot admittedly but this is a 2 hour comedy romp which I can see myself listening to over and over again. Bill Nighy is the spark here and the wonderful rapport he has with the character who plays his long suffering wife and his agent makes this book sing!Hugely enjoyable. A 2 hour slice of fun.
What other book might you compare Charles Paris: An Amateur Corpse (Dramatised) to, and why?
I have listened to and read many of the Agatha Raisin novels by MC Beaton - these are admittedly lightweight on the crime element but brilliantly humorous yarns. The narration of Penelope Keith brings the character of Agatha alive and the way in which her performance adds something special is very like what Bill Nighy does for Charles Paris.
What about Bill Nighy’s performance did you like?
Perfect as the luckless, hapless perennially drunk and unemployable Charles!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Undoubtedly the moments of biting wit from agent Maurice giving Charles another dressing down! The comedy and banter worked well.
Any additional comments?
A brilliant production of an easygoing storyline. Comedy crime but Bill Nighy plays this perfectly!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- The Starry Plough
- 04-12-13
Worth Every Minute..
The casting and direction of this Jeremy Front adapted script is sublime.
Bill Nighy is wonderful, as ever, in the role of Charles Paris but there isn't a bad turn to be found here.
Intelligent, funny, poignant, sharp the one liners flow as the plot follows the hapless Charles as he meanders, sloshed, through life.
The appearance of his Mother, staying with him whilst recuperating from surgery, is a stroke of casting genius......but I won't spoil it by saying any more!
Treat your self and enjoy the surprise!
Highly recommended.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-17-18
An amateur corpse
A good Audible book, great to set and lessen to with a coffee and your feet up
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- D. V. Cole
- 01-27-17
Another corpse
An enjoyable story from this accomplished team of writers and actors which I found, in general, very absorbing as a murder mystery. The interaction with Charles's Mother is a new twist for this episode and is tolerably amusing..although I didn't find it as funny as I think the writers did. But always good to hear Bill Nighy and the team 😊
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- Sylvia T.
- 04-04-16
Excellent!!!
Charles never fails to amuse. He is a walking miracle . Cheers Charles. No yarn would be complete with out Maurice and Frances who know Charles better than he knows himself. All round entertainment!
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- ReadingWild
- 01-01-15
Just great, an utterly lovable rogue
The kind of radio drama you wish they get on and film...but are glad they haven't ruined yet. Always great entertainment.
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- jashy
- 08-26-14
Great fun.
What did you like most about Charles Paris: An Amateur Corpse (Dramatised)?
The BBC dramatisation though brings the story forward to today, and with wonderful down to earth dialogue - you're in the heart of the crime, the play, the tangled personal relationships and their history before you know it.
What about Bill Nighy’s performance did you like?
Perfectly poised - captures the dissolute, curious, intelligent Charles Paris bringing him to life with gusto.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-22-15
Fantastic stuff
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- Mrs. Maureen B. Cunningham
- 06-11-15
Fanastic whodunit!
I love Charles paris. he is so witty, down to earth. great songs. great story
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