A Coat of Varnish – C.P. Snow | BBC Radio Crime Drama | Murder in London SW1

If you like to Support the Channel and like to buy me a nice cuppa then please follow the link Thank you :) https://buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio Saturday-Night Theatre Sat 1st Jun 1985, 20:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM A Coat of Varnish by C.P. Snow | BBC Radio Crime Drama The final case of Chief Superintendent Briers is a brutal murder in an elegant drawing-room in London SW1. A woman lies dead in surroundings of wealth and refinement — but beneath the polished surface, darker motives lurk. Determined to solve the case at any cost, Briers discovers that what separates respectability from corruption is often nothing more than a coat of varnish. Written by C.P. Snow, this gripping BBC radio crime drama explores morality, power, deception and the hidden impulses behind polite society. Set in the heart of London, the story peels back layers of civility to reveal the disturbing truth beneath. If you enjoy classic BBC radio dramas, British detective stories, psychological crime mysteries, and intelligent whodunits set in London, this is a must-listen. 🔎 Keywords: BBC Radio Drama, C.P. Snow, British Crime Drama, London Murder Mystery, Classic BBC Mystery, Detective Drama, Chief Superintendent Briers, Drawing Room Murder, Psychological Crime, Old Time Radio Frank Briers: Peter Barkworth Dr Perryman: Paul Daneman Humphrey Leigh: David Langton Lady Ashbrook: Mary Ellis Capt Loseby: Anthony Daniels Susan Thirkill: Stacy Dorning Sgt Tanner: James Bryce Chief Insp Rees: James Kerry InspShingler: David Peart Professor Morgan: Jon Strickland Maria: Eve Karpf Police photographer: Mark Straker Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuber... https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98   / oldtuberadio   https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio