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Classic Chandler - Farewell My Lovely

Philip Marlowe follows a curious trail to assist a newly-released convict hunting for his old sweetheart. Stars Toby Stephens.

By Raymond Chandler
Dramatised by Robin Brooks

When Philip Marlowe sees a huge, loudly dressed man casually throwing a bouncer out onto the pavement as he goes into a bar, he knows it's time to walk away, so he follows him inside. The big guy is Moose Molloy, recently released from an eight year prison sentence and now on the hunt for his old sweetheart, a red-haired nightclub singer named Velma Valento.

Marlowe follows a trail which includes a stick-up, blackmail, an irresistible blonde, a psychic, drugs and murder, and it leads him all the way to the top of a corrupt state of California.

Farewell My Lovely was the second of Chandler's novels featuring Marlowe. It was adapted for the big screen three times.

Directed by Mary Peate
Adapted by Robin Brooks

Robin Brooks (dramatist) has recently dramatised I Claudius in 5 episodes for 大象传媒 Radio 4. Other Classic Serials include: Boswell's Life of Johnson, My Cousin Rachel and The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 28 Aug 2016 04:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Philip Marlowe Toby Stephens
Moose Malloy Richard Ridings
Mrs Grayle Madeleine Potter
Morrison Pat Starr
Randall Jude Akuwudike
Nulty Sean Baker
Amthor Sean Baker
Jessie Florian Joanna Monro
Galbraith Lloyd Thomas
Marriott Iain Batchelor
Ann Riordan Claire Harry
Sonderborg Adeel Akhtar
Laird Brunette Sam Dale
Second Planting Sam Dale
Author Raymond Chandler
Adaptor Robin Brooks
Director Mary Peate

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Feb 2011 14:30
  • Sat 1 Mar 2014 14:30
  • Sat 27 Aug 2016 06:00
  • Sat 27 Aug 2016 16:00
  • Sun 28 Aug 2016 04:00

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