Episode 5
In 1913 Paris, Adele Roux begins a dizzying affair with her mistress. Erotic thriller starring Mariah Gale and Samantha Spiro.
Honor Blackman, Shelley Conn, Mariah Gale and Samantha Spiro star in Beatrice Hitchman's thrilling debut, adapted by Miranda Davies. A 1914 silent film called Petite Mort holds the key to an infamous murder trial.
1967, Paris. Journalist Juliette Blanc (Shelley Conn) continues to interview Adele Roux (Honor Blackman) about her time in the Durand household in 1913 - working for the famous Pathe producer, Andre Durand and his screenstar wife, Luce - known as "Terpsichore".
1913, Paris. Adele Roux (Mariah Gale) and her mistress, Luce (Samantha Spiro) begin a dizzying affair.
Produced and directed by Emma Harding.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Madame Adele Roux | Honor Blackman |
| Juliette Blanc | Shelley Conn |
| Adele Roux | Mariah Gale |
| Andre Durand | Marcus D'Amico |
| Luce Durand ("Terpsichore") | Samantha Spiro |
| Camille Roux | Georgie Fuller |
| Pere Simon | David Seddon |
| Peyssac | David Seddon |
| Mathilde | Maria Teresa Creasey |
| Aurelie | Maria Teresa Creasey |
| Feuillade | John Norton |
| Paul LeClerc | John Norton |
| Lazard | John Norton |
| Elodie Kernuac | Priyanga Burford |
| Inspector Japy | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Harbleu | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Rinaldi | Michael Bertenshaw |
| Dr Langlois | Sean Murray |
| Judge | Sean Murray |
| Director | Emma Harding |
| Producer | Emma Harding |
| Adaptor | Miranda Davies |
| Author | Beatrice Hitchman |
Broadcasts
Fri 1 Nov 2013 10:45大象传媒 Radio 4- Fri 1 Nov 2013 19:45大象传媒 Radio 4
- Fri 15 Jun 2018 14:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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