Murder With Masala By Suk Pannu

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Mrs Sidhu Investigates   Murder With Masala By Suk Pannu Mrs Sidhu is Slough's answer to Miss Marple. Meera Syal stars as the Indian Aunty sleuth. 01 Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Homes Since her husband's death, she’s built a successful reputation as a caterer expanding into well-heeled Berkshire, where posh clients pay better. But when crime strikes, Mrs Sidhu embroils Inspector Burton – while at home, she’s plagued by her wily catering supplier Mr Varma and her wayward son, Tez. In the opening episode, Mrs Sidhu heads to a posh wedding at Lapsley Hall where the bride appeals for her help in finding her missing maid of honour. Meanwhile her son Tez is angry when she employs a French sous chef. Mrs Sidhu …… Meera Syal Josh …… Justin Edwards Inspector Burton …… Justin Edwards Jemma …… Amy Morgan Briony …… Amy Morgan Mr Varma …… Vincent Ebrahim Lord Lucas …… Vincent Ebrahim Mrs Broghan …… Rachel Atkins Lady Lucas …… Rachel Atkins Tez …… Hamza Jeetooa Sergeant …… Hamza Jeetooa 02 The Peril of the Poisoned Puddle After Mrs Sidhu's evidence gives Inspector Burton a panic attack, she is soon on the trail of Josh Lucas, the playboy heir to the Lucas title and fortune - but Josh has turned over a new leaf. Meanwhile Inspector Burton, ever eager to impress the rich and famous, jumps at the chance when Lady Lucas offers her help in the search of the property. Mrs Sidhu is furious and suspects manipulation of both the evidence and the Inspector. Mrs Sidhu ...... Meera Syal Jemma ...... Amy Morgan Tez ...... Hamza Jeetooa Mr Varma ...... Vincent Ebrahim Josh. ...... Justin Edwards Mrs Brogan ...... Rachel Atkins 03 Murder Corked Mrs Sidhu is determined to put her humiliation in the stables behind her and win back Inspector Burton's trust. Her nose for trouble leads her to mysterious Spanish butler Carlos. But is Carlos what he seems? Is he merely a servant to Lady Lucas, or is there more going on...? Lord Lucas, meanwhile, holes up in his office and watches old adverts for nasal hair trimmers. Mrs Sidhu's Miss Marple Complex is questioned, and mishandled by Inspector Burton, while Tez has an unprofessional encounter with Lucy brought on by a shared interest in conspiracy theories. Mrs Sidhu ...... Meera Syal Josh ...... Justin Edwards Inspector Burton ...... Justin Edwards Jemma ...... Amy Morgan Briony ...... Amy Morgan Mr Varma ...... Vincent Ebrahim Lord Lucas ...... Vincent Ebrahim Mrs Broghan ...... Rachel Atkins Lady Lucas ...... Rachel Atkins Tez ...... Hamza Jeetooa Sergeant ...... Hamza Jeetooa 04 She Sleeps with the Carp Meera Syal stars as Slough's Miss Marple, as she finally solves the Lapsley Hall mystery. With Justin Edwards and Vincent Ebrabim. The discovery of Briony's body proves Mrs Sidhu's point, but the not the way she intended. As her obsession deepens, Tez attempts an intervention.  Lady Lucas plunges forward with wedding plans. Mrs Sidhu's determination to solve the case leads her to the mortuary, with unsettling results for Inspector Burton's breakfast. With the wedding closing in, Mrs Sidhu juggles her problems with Mr Varma and solving the murder before the killer strikes again. Mrs Sidhu ...... Meera Syal Josh ...... Justin Edwards Inspector Burton ...... Justin Edwards Jemma ...... Amy Morgan Briony ...... Amy Morgan Mr Varma ...... Vincent Ebrahim Lord Lucas ...... Vincent Ebrahim Mrs Broghan ...... Rachel Atkins Lady Lucas ...... Rachel Atkins Tez ...... Hamza Jeetooa Sergeant ...... Hamza Jeetooa Editor: Leon Chambers Director: Marilyn Imrie Producer: Gordon Kennedy Executive Producer: Chris Pye An Absolutely production for BBC Radio 4 Four Episodes   First broadcast: From Wed 4th Oct 2017, 11:30 on BBC Radio 4 FM

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