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DI Cromwell - Jagged Prayer
- Author
- Robert Smith
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Publish Date
- 12 June 2025
- Run Time
- 1 hour 24 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Charming crime caper starring Timothy Spall as Detective Inspector Cromwell
Settle in for a classic listening treat as Timothy Spall leads a full cast in this light-hearted detective series featuring a Detective and a nun with a nose for crime.
When a body is found in the village pond, Convent Mother Helen and DI Cromwell are brought together to solve the crime and figure out what actually happened to Father Jack. The duo embark on an unlikely friendship as they bring their heads together to solve the murder. It’s not long before the two super sleuths are at it again when a precious icon goes missing from the church. Dwindling sister numbers, the mysterious Monsignor Nietzsche, the arrival of cyberspace and the small matter of an old murder means DI Cromwell must work hard to keep the nuns safe, especially when Mother Helen is put in danger…
Written by comedy writer Robert Smith, a former Monk, you’ll laugh out loud as crime and convents, the police and perdition come together. If you enjoyed watching Sister Boniface or listening to Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Aberystwyth Noir then you’ll love Jagged Prayer and this crime busting duo. Timothy Spall, perhaps best know for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter films, has had a long career on stage and screen including roles in Mr Turner, Secrets and Lies and Wolf Hall. Cheryl Campbell, who plays Mother Helen, is an Olivier and BAFTA winning actress best known for her roles in Pennies from Heaven and Testament of Youth.
Cast and credits
Written by Robert Smith
Directed by Ned Chaillet
DI Cromwell - Timothy Spall
Mother Helen - Cheryl Campbell
DC Kelp - Jeremy Finch
Father Jack - Jonathan Olivet
Sister - Beth Chalmers
Nun - Gemma Saunders
Monsignor Nietzsche - Sandor Bes
Sister Demi - Elizabeth Bell
Iggy - Tom George
Mickey - Gerard McDermott
Old Sister - Elizabeth Bell
Mr Lord - Bryan Pringle
Carer/Sister - Elizabeth Conboy
Youth - Tom George
First Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 Mar - 7 Apr 2000
©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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Details
- Author
- Robert Smith
- Narrator
- Timothy Spall, Cheryl Campbell, Full Cast
- Duration
- 1 hour 24 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9781529957624
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- BBC Audio
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: general and literary, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives, Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Synopsis
Charming crime caper starring Timothy Spall as Detective Inspector CromwellSettle in for a classic listening treat as Timothy Spall leads a full cast in this light-hearted detective series featuring a Detective and a nun with a nose for crime.When a body is found in the village pond, Convent Mother Helen and DI Cromwell are brought together to solve the crime and figure out what actually happened to Father Jack. The duo embark on an unlikely friendship as they bring their heads together to solve the murder. It’s not long before the two super sleuths are at it again when a precious icon goes missing from the church. Dwindling sister numbers, the mysterious Monsignor Nietzsche, the arrival of cyberspace and the small matter of an old murder means DI Cromwell must work hard to keep the nuns safe, especially when Mother Helen is put in danger…Written by comedy writer Robert Smith, a former Monk, you’ll laugh out loud as crime and convents, the police and perdition come together. If you enjoyed watching Sister Boniface or listening to Mrs Sidhu Investigates and Aberystwyth Noir then you’ll love Jagged Prayer and this crime busting duo. Timothy Spall, perhaps best know for playing Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter films, has had a long career on stage and screen including roles in Mr Turner, Secrets and Lies and Wolf Hall. Cheryl Campbell, who plays Mother Helen, is an Olivier and BAFTA winning actress best known for her roles in Pennies from Heaven and Testament of Youth.Cast and creditsWritten by Robert SmithDirected by Ned ChailletDI Cromwell - Timothy SpallMother Helen - Cheryl CampbellDC Kelp - Jeremy FinchFather Jack - Jonathan OlivetSister - Beth ChalmersNun - Gemma SaundersMonsignor Nietzsche - Sandor BesSister Demi - Elizabeth BellIggy - Tom GeorgeMickey - Gerard McDermottOld Sister - Elizabeth BellMr Lord - Bryan PringleCarer/Sister - Elizabeth ConboyYouth - Tom GeorgeFirst Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 7 Mar - 7 Apr 2000©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd
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