Daunt And Dervish. Image shows from L to R: Josephine Daunt (Anna Massey), Susan Dervish (Frances Barber). Copyright: BBC
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.
Episode menu
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
| Anna Massey | Josephine Daunt |
| Imelda Staunton | Susan Dervish |
| Bill Paterson | Bill Mackie |
| Bill Nighy | Ted Sharping |
| Joan Meredith | Inspector Morgan |
| Helen Longworth | Flora |
| Carolyn Jones | Madame Januski |
| Jonathan Keeble | Manager |
| Guy Meredith | Writer |
| Janet Whitaker | Director |