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2. Hangover

1939: Private detective Philip Marlowe discovers it鈥檚 dangerous working for the Sternwood family. Stars Ed Bishop.

California 1939: Private detective Philip Marlowe discovers the dangers of working for the Sternwoods.

'You can have a hangover from other things than alcohol. I had one from women.'

Raymond Chandler's hardboiled crime-fiction classic introducing Philip Marlowe.

Starring Ed Bishop.

Dramatised by Bill Morrison.

Re-versioned from the 90 minute drama first heard in 1977.

Philip Marlowe .... Ed Bishop
Carmen Sternwood .... Liza Ross
Vivian Regan .... Diana Olsson
Agnes .... Nicolette McKenzie
Bernie Ohls .... Harry Towb
Eddie Mars .... Paul Maxwell
Joe Brody .... Blain Fairman
Carl Lundgren .... Weston Gavin
Taggart Wilde .... Rod Beacham
Cpt Cronjager .... Henry Knowles
Croupier .... Malcolm Gerard
Hood .... Walter Hall

Musical research Adrian Williams.

Director: John Tydeman

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in January 1988.

30 minutes

Last on

Fri 10 Jan 2025 01:00

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  • Thu 9 Jan 2025 06:00
  • Thu 9 Jan 2025 11:00
  • Thu 9 Jan 2025 17:00
  • Fri 10 Jan 2025 01:00