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2. Battle Cry

Gardener-cum-private detective Jim Thackeray investigates a death at a medieval battle re-enactment. Stars Michael Cochrane.

Jim Thackeray is a renowned landscape gardener. He is also a first-class private detective.

When someone is "accidentally" killed in re-enacting a medieval battle, Thackeray is pulled in to investigate.

Michael Cochrane stars as the green-fingered private sleuth in a series of murder mysteries.

Written by Olwen Wymark and Barbara Clegg

Thackeray .... Michael Cochrane
George .... John Hartley
Miss Birch .... Margaret John
Shirley .... Doreen Mantle
Bryony .... Melanie Walters
Father Cassidy .... James Greene
Dave .... Richard Lomas
Gail .... Charlotte Bird
Morgan .... Howell Evans
Dick .... Terry Dauncey
Dr Pryce .... Gwyn Vaughan Jones

Producer: Alison Hindell

First broadcast on ±«Óãtv Radio 4 in August 1997.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 12 Jun 2024 05:00

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  • Tue 11 Jun 2024 15:00
  • Tue 11 Jun 2024 21:00
  • Wed 12 Jun 2024 05:00