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Maigret's Little Joke and Other Stories (Dramatised)
- Narrated by: Nicholas Le Prevost
- Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
- Radio/TV Program
- Release date: 12-06-11
- Language: English
- Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited
Regular price: $15.49
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Publisher's Summary
Four full-cast dramatisations starring Nicholas Le Prevost as Inspector Maigret.
‘The Yellow Dog’ sees Maigret upsetting the citizens of Concarneau as he begins his murder investigation. But there is poison in the Pernod, a howling yellow dog and, it seems, a madman on the loose....
In ‘Maigret and the Burglar’s Wife’, "Sad Freddie" is committing a burglary when he discovers the body of a dead woman, holding a telephone in her hand. Can Maigret believe the burglar’s wife in the face of other evidence?
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- NYDenizen
- 12-08-17
Simenon at his lamest!
Confused plot, and confused dialogue. Real crap! That’s what I mean. 3 more words. Needed
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-24-16
My Favourite Maigret
Nigel le Prevost has the most fantastic voice. My favourite Maigret and favourite Maigret story.
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- michael taylor
- 01-04-18
Disappointed
Very disappointed in this ,in fact
Drivel and only 2hours not worth it
I have enjoyed mai grey in the past ,
but will try trailer in future