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Daunt And Dervish. Image shows from L to R: Josephine Daunt (Anna Massey), Susan Dervish (Frances Barber). Copyright: BBC
Daunt And Dervish

Daunt And Dervish

  • Radio comedy drama
  • BBC Radio 4
  • 2003 - 2009
  • 20 episodes (4 series)

Radio comedy thriller. After the Second World War ends, former spies Josephine Daunt and Susan Dervish decide to setup a detective agency. Stars Anna Massey, Imelda Staunton, Frances Barber, Sylvestra Le Touzel, Bill Paterson and more.

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Series 1, Episode 2 - South Of The Border

Daunt and Dervish have established their detective agency and there is a steady flow of business. But their lives really become exciting when they rescue a woman from drowning, discover she is not at all what she seems, and find themselves involved in the more shady side of life at the race track.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 18th November 2003
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
45 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Anna Massey Josephine Daunt
Imelda Staunton Susan Dervish
Bill Paterson Bill Mackie
Guest cast
Bill Nighy Ted Sharping
Joan Meredith Inspector Morgan
Helen Longworth Flora
Carolyn Jones Madame Januski
Jonathan Keeble Manager
Writing team
Guy Meredith Writer
Production team
Janet Whitaker Director

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