Monsieur Pamplemousse Investigates by Michael Bond

Gordon Kaye stars as the culinary mystery-solver investigating dirty tricks at restaurant directory, "Le Guide". Pamplemousse is a retired policeman now living in Paris, making a living as an inspector for the prestigious restaurant rating directory 'Le Guide'. His long-suffering wife is Doucette (Shirley Dixon) and his ever-constant bloodhound companion is Pommes Frites (Trevor Martin). Pamplemousse travels around France sampling fine cuisine and wines at gourmet restaurants, while managing to stumble into a series of mysteries. The character was created by Michael Bond in a series of novels featuring comedy, crime and cuisine. Episode 1: Black Tuesday 00:00 The culinary mystery-solver investigating dirty tricks at restaurant directory, "Le Guide". Episode 2: Grey Wednesday 28:43 Whose thumbprint is on the chocolate and where is Madame Grant? Episode 3: The Final Print-Out 56:44 The trail leads Pamplemousse and his trusty hound to Père Lachaise Cemetery before a final watery showdown. Aristide Pamplemousse ...... Gordon Kaye Pommes Frites ...... Trevor Martin Le Guide's Director ...... Roger Hammond Martine Borel ...... Geraldine Fitzgerald Doucette Pamplemousse ...... Shirley Dixon Rambo (The Doorman) ...... Stephen Thorne Madeleine ...... Siriol Jenkins Nathalie ...... Frances Jeater Voice of the Computer / JoJo / The Waiter ...... Steve Hodson Police Officer ...... Stephen Faun Glandier ...... John Rye Written by Michael Bond Adapted for radio by Alick Rowe Directed by John Tydeman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1995 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