Double Jeopardy

In BBC Radio 4's "Double Jeopardy," Patrick Stewart portrays renowned novelist Raymond Chandler, while Adrian Scarborough takes on the role of ambitious director Billy Wilder, as they collaborate on the challenging adaptation of James M. Cain's controversial novel "Double Indemnity." Set in 1944, the play explores the tumultuous partnership between the two men, both of whom had their own reservations and tensions, ultimately leading to the creation of a groundbreaking screenplay. Directed by Claire Grove, this dramatization offers a captivating look at the complexities of Hollywood and the creative process.