Marcy Kahan – författare

The Master turns sleuth and spy in this quintet of radio dramasActor, playwright, songwriter, director, author and star – as far as we know, Noël Coward never added ‘detective’ or ‘undercover agent’ to his astonishing achievements. But could the intriguing gaps in his memoirs be hiding a thrilling secret life?Design for MurderIn this wry backstage whodunit set just before World War II, Coward must put aside the play he’s writing to track down a murderous psychopath in London’s West End.Blithe SpyThis Second World War espionage adventure finds Coward in New York, where he turns secret agent and uses his talent to amuse to help Britain battle the Nazis.A Bullet at Balmain’s1948, and the celebrated playwright is in post-liberation Paris to take the lead role in his play Present Laughter. But the murder of a fashion-house mannequin provides a stylish distraction.Death at the Desert Inn1955. When $300,000 is left in a satchel in Noël Coward''s Las Vegas suite, it’s the prelude to a baffling murder mystery, complete with Judy Garland, a showgirl, a Broadway agent, an unlikely croupier, and a US Congressman.Our Man in Jamaica1961. Reconciled to being out of fashion, Noël Coward is determined to finish his first novel – until his neighbour Ian Fleming sets him a challenge: become a spy once more to help destabilise Fidel Castro…Written by Marcy Kahan and starring Malcolm Sinclair as Coward, Eleanor Bron as his devoted secretary Lorn Loraine and Tam Williams as his devoted valet Cole Lesley, these light-hearted thrillers see Noël Coward solving crimes and foiling villains with his favourite weapon: wit.Cast and creditsWritten by Marcy KahanStarring Malcolm Sinclair as Noël Coward, Eleanor Bron as Lorn Loraine and Tam Williams as Cole Lesley

Seven BBC full-cast romantic comedies about love, longing and life-changing momentsWritten by a host of top radio writers and starring some of Britain''s finest actors, these sparkling, beautifully crafted comedy dramas are centred around people with unconscious yearnings. From the serial seducer to the lonely mother''s boy, each is looking for love - but will they find it?Vongole by Michael Butt: Oxford professor Tristram Swann''s favourite pastime is wooing his female students with Petrarch and pasta. But what is he really after? Starring Bill Nighy.The Non-Entity by Marcy Kahan: Once a successful Soviet hack, Dimitri hasn''t sold a story since the fall of Communism. So why has a British publisher flown out to Moscow to see him? Starring Kenneth Cranham, Eleanor Bron and Sylvestre Le Touzel.Toad Squad by Nick Warburton: Bitter at being retired prematurely, Reg embarks on a mission to protect the humble toad. Starring Philip Jackson and Amanda Root.The Anniversary Waltz by Jeremy Front: Deli owners Max and Shirley spend their days sniping at one another - but a sudden epiphany makes them realise things have got to change... Starring Prunella Scales, Roger Allam and Rebecca Front.Catching Heathcliff by Nick Warburton: Lindsey dreams of someone brooding and passionate - and then Morton walks into her book group... Starring Philip Jackson and Amanda Root.Battersea Triangle by Michael Butt: Passive Dougie is trapped in a relationship with his domineering boss, Angela. When he meets the docile India, his problems seem to be over - but are they just beginning? Starring Mark Benton, Christine Kavanagh and Indira Varma.The Dangers of Self-Hypnosis by Gary Ogin: Having had no luck with speed-dating, Maurice turns to a self-hypnosis CD to find romance. Exploring his subconscious, he finds the beautiful Rachel... Starring Richard Coyle, Prunella Scales and Sophie Winkleman.Produced and directed by Peter KavanaghVongoleTristram - Bill NighyMinnie - Emma CallanderHelen - Miranda ColchesterFreddie - Stephen CritchlowMamma/Judy - Carolyn JonesWritten by Michael ButtThe Non-EntityDmitri - Kenneth CranhamAnnoushka - Eleanor BronClaire - Sylvestra Le TouzelRobert - Stephen CritchlowWritten by Marcy KahanToad SquadReg - Philip JacksonBel - Amanda RootMr Topping - Jonathan CoyWritten by Nick WarburtonThe Anniversary WaltzShirley - Prunella ScalesMax - Roger AllamRoszinka - Rebecca FrontGirl - Rosie FellnerMarcy - Liza SadovyToastmaster/Old man - Bruce PurchaseWritten by Jeremy FrontCatching HeathcliffGraham - Philip JacksonLindsey - Amanda RootHeathcliff/Morton - Mark StrakerPostman - Nick WarburtonWritten by Nick WarburtonBattersea TriangleDougie - Mark BentonIndia - Indira VarmaAngela - Christine KavanaghFiona - Emily Rose SmithWritten by Michael ButtThe Dangers of Self-HypnosisMaurice - Richard CoyleMother - Prunella ScalesRachel - Sophie WinklemanAbigail - Christine KavanaghHypnotist/Judge - Sam DaleDaniel - Mark StrakerWritten by Gary Ogin© 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd(p) 2022 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

11 gripping thrillers from some of BBC Radio''s best contemporary writers, including BAFTA- winner Neil McKayInventive, intriguing and atmospheric, this eclectic selection of crime, mystery and psychological dramas immerses us in a series of diverse worlds where nothing is what it appears to be, and nobody is quite what they seem.Wide in scope and disparate in style, the stories range from a police procedural and a dark, dystopian eco-thriller to a shocking tale of modern-day slavery, based on real-life events. Created by a host of writers, including BAFTA Award-winning playwright Neil McKay, they are by turn chilling, surreal, haunting and darkly comic.Meet Maynard, desperate to turn his life around and escape a life of crime; teenagers Saurabh and Yusuf, who make a sinister discovery on Alderly Edge; Kit, struggling to regain her identity after an accident; and Tiger Girl Michelle, addicted to gambling in London''s casinos. All will experience the unexpected, and find their lives changed beyond recognition...Among the casts are Suranne Jones, Lemn Sissay, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Fiona Shaw, Erin Doherty, Maggie Steed, Pauline McLynn, Ralph Ineson and Gary Lewis.Cast and creditsAll productions are Sparklab Productions for BBC Radio 4 and Radio 3Produced by Melanie Harris and Executive Produced by Polly Thomas, Jeremy Mortimer & Jo MeekOn the EdgeCast: Darren Kuppan, Renny Krupinski, Conor Alexander, Matt Andrews, Fiona Clarke, Jeffrey Longmore, Rachel CaffreyWritten by Neil McKay. Directed by Melanie Harris.Ballad of the Burning BoyCast: Suranne Jones, Lemn Sissay, Chris Finnegan, Phil KorbelWritten by Lavinia Murray. Directed by Melanie Harris.MaynardCast: Fraser Ayres, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Ellen Thomas, Chizzy Akudolu, Kellie Shirley, Martina LairdWritten by Fraser Ayres. Directed by Kathy Burke.NoiseCast: Effie Woods, Jonas Khan, Sarah Waddell, Richard TeversonWritten by Alex Bulmer. Produced and Directed by Polly ThomasThe Disappearance of Mr ChanCast: Jennifer Leong, Jeremy Ang Jones, Jamie Zubairi, Liz Sutherland-Lim, Michelle YimWritten by Simon Wu. Directed by David Tse.The Music LessonCast: Fiona Shaw, Erin DohertyWritten by Hannah Silva. Directed by Susannah Tresilian.Ninety Minutes with StanislavskiCast: Colin Stinton, Norah Lopez Holden, Maggie Steed, Matthew Marsh, Nicholas Woodeson, Bruce AlexanderWritten by Marcy Kahan. Directed by Melanie HarrisThe CrossingCast: Pauline McLynn, Owen O''Neill, Laurence Dobiesz, Michael ColganWritten by Tara Hegarty. Directed by JP McKeownTiger GirlsCast: Crystal Yu, Pik-Sen Lim, Adam J Bernard, Liz Sutherland-Lim, Lobo ChanWritten by Amy Ng. Directed by Shan NgThe Saudi Prince and the PauperCast: Ralph Ineson, Yousef Kerkour, Lloyd Thomas, Mary DohertyWritten by Neil McKay. Directed by Melanie HarrisThe Last of EnglandCast: Anthony O''Donnell, Gary Lewis, Dan Gordon, George Bukhari, Faye McKeeverWritten by Neil McKay. Directed by Melanie Harris© 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2023 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in all four series of the popular BBC Radio 4 comedy drama. ‘A wise and witty feast for the senses‘’ Gillian Reynolds, The Daily Telegraph Bill works as an economist in a right-wing institute giving succour to bankers and businessmen. Bella teaches yoga, waters the plants in Canary Wharf and holds Proust seminars for retirees. Years ago they shared a flat before Bill got married and moved to America. Now he''s back and feeling a little off-kilter, so he decides to rekindle his friendship with Bella. Once a month they get together for lunch, where they talk about everything from politics to Proust, parenting and the perils of online dating. The only thing they never discuss is how much they love each other... In Marcy Kahan''s delightful “platonic romantic comedy”, we join Bill and Bella as they meet, eat and disagree about everything; and over the course of four series, we learn their hopes and dreams and listen in as their lives change direction. Duration: 4 hours 40 mins approx.

Stephen Mangan and Claire Skinner star in the final series of the popular BBC Radio 4 comedy drama. ‘A wise and witty feast for the senses‘’ Gillian Reynolds, The Daily Telegraph Bill works as an economist in a right-wing institute giving succour to bankers and businessmen. Bella teaches yoga, waters the plants in Canary Wharf and holds Proust seminars for retirees. Years ago they shared a flat before Bill got married and moved to America. Now he''s back and feeling a little off-kilter, so he decides to rekindle his friendship with Bella. Once a month they get together for lunch, where they talk about everything from politics to Proust, parenting and the perils of online dating. The only thing they''ve never discussed is how much they love each other... In Marcy Kahan''s delightful “platonic romantic comedy”, we join Bill and Bella as they meet, eat and disagree about everything; and, in this final series, end up ordering room service in a hotel room after too much tapas.