A rising young stage comedian, who is about to receive his profession's award as Most Promising Newcomer, dies sensationally on stage at the start of his act: as he picks up the mike, he is electrocuted. Faulty wiring seems to be the cause; no one person's to blame; a verdict of death by misadventure is returned at the inquest.

"Charles Paris has started a new career as a radio actor for the BBC. He finds studio work a refreshing change from stagecraft. But after a successful young producer commits suicide in front of her microphone, Charles feels compelled to investigate. Attracted by her beauty and intelligence, Charles wonders why she would end her life so suddenly."--Audiocassette container.

Landing a minor part in the Empire Theatre Eastbournes Christmas production of Cinderella, Charles Paris soon discovers that his main role is to gently introduce the show's baffled American star, famous sitcom actor Kenny Polizzi, to the bizarre customs of English pantomime. During their convivial sessions in the local pub, Charles finds himself increasingly caught up in Polizzi's tangled affairs as the American fends off a vengeful soon to be ex...

Sleuth and actor Charles Paris investigates the murder of an actor during a tour of the English provinces by his theater company. The probe is complicated by two lady admirers, seeking his attention.