Daunt And Dervish. Image shows from L to R: Josephine Daunt (Anna Massey), Susan Dervish (Frances Barber). Copyright: BBC
Daunt And Dervish

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 3, Episode 1

The Daunt and Dervish detective agency is back in business. As the country prepares to crown the new Queen, the ladies accept an invitation for tea at Claridge's.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 4th February 2008
Time
10:45am
Channel
BBC Radio 4
Length
15 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Anna Massey Josephine Daunt
Sylvestra Le Touzel Susan Dervish
Sean Scanlan Bill Mackie
Joannah Tincey Belinda Lane
Simon Treves Freddie Tinsley
Ben Onwukwe Gordon Teague
Jane Whittenshaw Sally Hastings
Guest cast
Sam Pamphilon Biro's Assistant
Peter Marinker Ricard Biro
Writing team
Guy Meredith Writer
Production team
Colin Guthrie Director

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