David Tennant has joined the Classic FM presenters to record a parody radio podcast called Upstairs Downland Abbey.

The Case Of Beethoven’s Bust is a comedy whodunnit, dubbed “one part Poirot, one part Downton Abbey and all parts farce”.

All the Classic FM presenters, including Myleene Klass, Alan Titchmarsh, Alexander Armstrong and Poirot actor David Suchet’s brother John, will star to help raise money for the station’s charity Global’s Make Some Noise and their appeal day on October 8.

It can be pre-ordered for £5 on the charity’s website and will be delivered in two episodes on October 5 and 8, which we’re been promised will also feature “special guests”.

David Tennant with Classic FM presenter and the drama's writer Tim Lihoreau (Classic FM)
David Tennant with Classic FM presenter and the drama’s writer Tim Lihoreau (Classic FM)

If you need any more persuasion, here’s the story so far:

Lord and Lady Armstrong Green have invited friends to witness the unveiling of their new bust of Mozart. It will sit alongside his lordship’s favourite bust, the one of Beethoven.

Dashing heir Aled, the Earl of Bangor-didn’t-we-have-a-lovely-time and his sister Lady Myleene Upper Klass are there. Uncle Alex James, the third baronet, is also in attendance.

Esteemed soprano Catarina Botti is booked to sing at the unveiling. But the evening doesn’t go to plan. This looks like a case for John Puree, brother of the more moustachioed Hercules. Or is it?

All is not what it seems at Upstairs Downland Abbey…