"[2] Charles Paris is an unhappily separated (but not divorced, more than 30 years on), moderately successful character actor[Note 1] with a slight drinking problem who gets entangled in various crimes, and finds himself unwillingly in the role of amateur detective.
"[3] The radio adaptations have been described by The Guardian as "languid, restful fun",[4] and by The Times as "always a treat... Paris is an ingenious confection...
"[5] A review of So Much Blood (2023) in The Daily Telegraph described the series as cozy crime, and wrote "The first reason to tune in is that Charles Paris is Bill Nighy...
[6] Cast, In Order of Disappearance (June 1984) and So Much Blood (August 1985) were both adapted by Simon Brett as serials for BBC Radio 2 with Francis Matthews in the lead role.
Recurring cast members include Jon Glover as Charles's agent Maurice, and Suzanne Burden as Frances, his estranged ("semi-detached") wife and landlord.