More from Marple's Casebook: Full-Cast BBC Radio 4 Dramatisations

by Michael Bakewell (Adapter), Agatha Christie, Joy Wilkinson (Adapter)

June Whitfield stars as Miss Jane Marple in seven full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of Agatha Christie's endearing Miss Marple stories.

Four full-length novels are included:
The Moving Finger,
They Do It With Mirrors,
Nemesis, and
Sleeping Murder.

Also included are three short stories:
Tape-Measure Murder,
The Case of the Perfect Maid, and
Sanctuary.

Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection, "More from Miss Marple's Casebook." Entries for each of the individual novels and short stories can be found elsewhere on Goodreads,

Genres: Audiobook, Mystery, Agatha Christie, Cozy Mystery, Crime, Classics, Adult Fiction

10 pages, Audio CD

First published January 1, 2018

About the author

Michael Bakewell (7 June 1931 – 11 July 2023) was a British radio and television producer and radio playwright.

His work included adapting The Lord of the Rings (with Brian Sibley) into a 1981 radio series for the BBC and a series of 27 adaptations of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot stories broadcast between 1985 and 2007 by BBC Radio 4.

He was born in Birmingham, England. After graduating from Cambridge in 1954, he was recruited by the BBC's Third Programme. He became the first Head of Plays at the BBC in the 1960s.

Reviews

[Tamar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful production. I can hear it again and again. I just adore Miss Marple.

[Teddi · Rating 4 out of 5]

These were the first Marple mysteries i've listened to. I'd previously read a couple of the first Marple books but mainly, I watch the tv series. I note how much different the Marple books are from the tv adaptations in comparison to the Poirot ones which are usually pretty close. Nemesis is so different in that it is basically a different story all together!
I was happy with the choice of the Marple character's voice, especially since she portrayed Marple as not so flat and dour as Joan Hickson did (my least favorite).
My biggest problem was with the actor portraying the Gwenda character in the Sleeping Murder and her horrible accent which went back and forth between the proper New Zealand accent and what sounded like a Southern US accent!

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent bunch of stories/plays which again has sated my Mrs Christie addiction. Excellent dramatisations with Miss Marple played by June Whitefield and an excellent cast supporting her. Nemesis has always been my favourite Christie book and I was 'fair chuffed' to see it was included in this set which also included some lesser known works by the author. Overall and excellent listen.

To listen to this I sat on my favourite comfy chair, grabbed a hot chocolate, shut the rain out and didn't move till I had heard them all! A perfect day :)

[Tuesdayschild · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook, dramatised.
As I was already familiar with many of the stories in this compilation it ended up being, essentially, a relisten. The back to back collection made for good, easy listening, company while I was 'packing boxes to move'.

[Kerrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice way to revisit some of the Miss Marple novels & short stories. The vocal actors were enjoyable and it was fun to listen to radio versions.

[Cindi · Rating 4 out of 5]

New to Miss Marple & this is a decent slice of her character series.

[Alba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely! Dear old Miss Marple... :)

[Jack Heath · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars. This one demonstrates the versatility of Agatha Christie in her presentation of Miss Jane Marple. You can find 32 entries in the Marple collection, of which 12 are novels and the rest short stories. Here are 7 of them - some of the very best. "Nemesis" belongs in the top drawer. Miss Marple met Jason Rafiel in the Caribbean while on holiday a year earlier. Such an interesting man. She reads of his passing, and soon afterwards receives a letter from his lawyer requesting a meeting. Would she undertake a challenge from Mr. Rafiel? Years earlier, a terrible crime had been committed. Can she serve as the nemesis for the real perpetrator? The other novel I salute is "The Moving Finger." Most recipients ignored them but one of the many poison pen letters circulating in Lymstock appears to hit its mark, and a suicide results. One of the other recipients makes a call to Miss Marple. There are three short stories in this BBC Radio 4 collection. "Tape-Measure Murder" is one of the best. How did Mrs. Spenlow die? She's been found at home with several people, including the police, trying to get in to help. In all, seven great ones. (April 2021)

[Tam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another audio book I listen to all the time. Although I do get a bit frustrated with the "better to let them kill themselves than go to jail" theme. Maybe that was the way it was back in the day if you were of a certain status.

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm addicted to all the BBC 4 radio dramas I've listened to by Agatha Christie, and this one is no exception. Would listen again!

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good selection of Miss Marple short stories - done as radio plays. An enjoyable listen.

[Eleanore June · Rating 4 out of 5]

Radio plays are underrated delights.

[Charlotte Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, love, love

[Susan Walters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audio from library

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of old style BBC radio plays. Great for a road trip.