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A Murder is Announced (Dramatised)

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A Murder is Announced (Dramatised)

By: Agatha Christie
Narrated by: June Whitfield
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A BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation starring June Whitfield as Miss Marple, the deceptively mild spinster sleuth.

'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29, at Little Paddocks, at 6:30pm. Friends please accept this, the only intimation.'

Nestled among the usual notices about dogs for sale and appeals for domestic help, the startling entry in the personal column of the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette has the the entire village agog with curiosity. Is it a game? And who is meant to attend?

Sure enough, the evening sees a crowd of residents standing expectantly in the drawing-room at Little Paddocks. Then the clock strikes the half-hour, the lights go out, and three gunshots ring in the dark. When the lights go back on, the promised murder has been committed. Can Miss Marple work out what has happened and why?

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Entertainment & Performing Arts Suspense Thriller & Suspense Village Fiction
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This is a very good story because the story outline, setting and what was happening was good

“ a murder is announced “ review

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I enjoyed the story but I found there were a lot factors to keep up with.

Struggled to finish

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I really love these BBC series. They make you feel like you're a part of the drama. I can picture every character. Sheer delight!

A pleasure to my ears

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Never expected the murderer to be who it was until the very end. That's all I feel I really need to say. Very well done!

Very Enjoyable and Intriguing

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This is a radio play of Murder is Announced with top , experienced actors. Very enjoyable performance.

Top notch performance

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Enjoyed all the different character voices and the sound effects that add atmosphere and makes one feel as though we are right there with them listening and watching everything, but invisible.

Fan of Mrs. Marple

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. It's a fun and imaginative entry in the cozy mystery genre.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No, but it kept me interesting and guessing.

What three words best describe June Whitfield’s performance?

Intelligent, playful, professional

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were a few giggles, but no outright laughter.

Death comes to a party

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Although I prefer the unabridged version as narrated by Emilia Fox... these actors did a great job.

Especially Jenny Funnel made a hilarious Mitsy.

Great cast, superb book

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I love spoken word with enthusiasm on the part of the players. This is it!

Wonderful cast

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Fabulous, especially the party scene in the dark! The chaos was skillfully re-enacted without being confusing.

Fabulous

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