Falco

Episode 1:Rhineland Beckons Ancient Rome's famous detective, Marcus Didius Falco is sent to the Barbarian forests of Free Germany - home to a giant bull, raging Celts and a pagan priestess. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis's gripping, historical mystery. Dramatised in six parts by Mary Cutler. Falco …. Anton Lesser Helena Justina …. Anna Madeley Petronius …. Ben Crowe Emperor Vespasian …. Michael Tudor Barnes Titus …. Jonathan Keeble Xanthus …. David Holt Gracilis …. Mark Straker Native Guide …. Sion Pritchard Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2007. Episde 2: Standard Delivery Falco and Xanthus travel to Germany and witness the aftermath of a grisly crime on the way. As the Roman detective tries to deliver the new standard to the 14th legion, he receives a rather hostile welcome. At least he finds more hospitality at the house of Helena's Tribune brother, Justinus. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco …. Anton Lesser Xanthus …. David Holt Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough Helveticus …. Gary Lewis Dubnus …. Glyn Pritchard Centurion …. Jez Thomas Episode 3: The Ambush Roman detective, Marcus Didius Falco has arrived in Germany and discovered that Gracilis, the 14th Legion's legate, has gone missing. It looks as though he might be involved in some corrupt business with the local potters. Falco's inquiries get him into trouble with a centurion, and Xanthus the barber reveals an unexpected talent. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco …. Anton Lesser Helena Justina …. Anna Madeley Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough Xanthus …. David Holt Priscilla …. Rachel Atkins Julia …. Carolyn Backhouse Augustinilla …. Sophie Samuda Centurion …. Jez Thomas Accountant/Potter …. James Durham Episode 4: The Pedlar After making enquiries with Claudia, the missing legate's mistress, Falco decides he has to cross the Rhine into Barbarian territory. Accompanied by Justinus, Helveticus and a motley crew of raw recruits, he sets off on his most dangerous journey yet. Things begin to look ominous when they find a deserted Roman camp in the heart of the forest. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco …. Anton Lesser Helena Justina …. Anna Madeley Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough Xanthus …. David Holt Helveticus …. Gary Lewis Dubnus …. Glyn Pritchard Lentullus …. Dan Crow Claudia …. Christine Kavanagh Episode 5: The Priestess Roman detective, Marcus Didius Falco and his fellow prisoners are marched through the forest and finally meet the legendary Celtic priestess Veleda. Justinus takes matters into his own hands when he volunteers to negotiate with her, but Falco is worried that he doesn't fully understand the implications of the meeting. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco …. Anton Lesser Helveticus …. Gary Lewis Lentullus …. Dan Crow Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough Dubnus …. Glyn Pritchard Veleda …. Mali Harries Chief …. Aneirin Hughes Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007. Episode 6: Deals Done Just as Falco thinks his mission is drawing to a close, the Roman detective has a fateful encounter with a missing legate and a giant Celtic bull. But he doesn't manage to close the case without the help of his resourceful girlfriend Helena, and the intervention of a small child. Starring Anton Lesser. Conclusion of Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco …. Anton Lesser Helena Justina …. Anna Madeley Helveticus …. Gary Lewis Lentullus …. Dan Crow Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough Gracilis …. Mark Straker Xanthus …. David Holt Civilis …. Michael Elwyn Augustinilla …. Sophie Samuda Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio

Marcus Didius Falco is a laid-back ‘informer’ who investigates crimes and often acts as a reluctant imperial agent in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Vespasian around 69AD. Collected here are full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of the first five Falco novels by Lindsey Davis, starring Anton Lesser as Marcus Didius Falco. The Silver Pigs: One fine day, AD 70, Sosia Camillina quite literally runs into Marcus Didius Falco on the steps of the Forum. It seems Sosia is on the run from a couple of street toughs, and after a quick and dirty rescue, PI Falco wants to know why. Hoping for future favours from Sosia’s powerful uncle, Falco embarks on an intricate case of smuggling, murder, and treason that reaches into the palace itself. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio

Marcus Didius Falco is a laid-back ‘informer’ who investigates crimes and often acts as a reluctant imperial agent in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Vespasian around 69AD. Collected here are full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of the first five Falco novels by Lindsey Davis, starring Anton Lesser as Marcus Didius Falco. Poseidon’s Gold: Returning to Rome after his mission to Germania, Falco finds that his mother is being harassed by a centurion named Censorinus, who says he is chasing a debt owed to him by Falco’s late brother, Festus. When Falco refuses to cough up the money, he and Censorinus end up fighting…and later, the centurion turns up dead. Under suspicion of murder, Falco must confront his past and uncover his brother’s secrets before he can clear his name and solve the mystery. Falco…Anton Lesser Helena…Fritha Goodey/Anna Madeley Petronius…Ben Crowe Ma…Frances Jeater Pa…Trevor Peacock Vespasian…Michael Tudor Barnes Titus…Jonathan Keeble Written by by Lindsey Davis Dramatised by Mary Cutler Directed by Peter Leslie Wild First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio

Episode 1: Vipers Following a plot to depose the Emperor Vespasian, Falco sets out to clear up a few loose ends, only to uncover a nest of vipers. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis's witty detective, Marcus Didius Falco is back patrolling the streets of 1st-century Rome. Dramatised in six parts by Mary Cutler. Falco ....... Anton Lesser Petronius / Chamberlain ....... Ben Crowe Tullia ....... Fiona Clarke Helena Justina ....... Anna Madeley Vespasian / Milo ....... Michael Tudor Barnes Gordianus ....... Christian Rodska Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005. Episode 2: Resort Probing the murder of a conspirator against the Emperor, Roman sleuth Falco is sent to a fashionable resort. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis's witty detective, Marcus Didius Falco patrols the streets of 1st-century Rome. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco ....... Anton Lesser Petronius ....... Ben Crowe Vespasian ....... Michael Tudor Barnes Silvia ....... Sara Poyzer Larius ....... Christopher Kelham Caprenius Marcellus ....... Paul Webster Helena Justina ....... Anna Madeley Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2005. Episode 3: Friends At the villa of Helena's former father-in-law, Falco meets some old friends of the senator's daughter. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis's witty detective, Marcus Didius Falco patrols the streets of 1st-century Rome. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco ....... Anton Lesser Helena Justina ....... Anna Madeley Larius ....... Christopher Kelham Caprenius Marcellus ....... Paul Webster Aemilius Rufus ....... Timothy Watson Aenelia ....... Jaimi Barbakoff Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005. Episode 4: Party Falco heads to a party thrown by the wealthy and influential Crispus. Helena gets shocking news and the Roman sleuth receives a nasty surprise. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis's witty detective, Marcus Didius Falco patrols the streets of 1st-century Rome. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco ....... Anton Lesser Helena Justina ....... Anna Madeley Aufidius Crispus ....... Bertie Carvel Petronius ....... Ben Crowe Silvia ....... Sara Poyzer Aemilius Rufus ....... Timothy Watson Aenelia ....... Jaimi Barbakoff Aufidius Crispus ....... Bertie Carvel Atius Pertinax ....... Sean Connolly Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005. Episode 5: Surprise Roman sleuth Falco closes in on his man, but gets more than he bargained for from Helena's old school friend... Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis's witty detective, Marcus Didius Falco patrols the streets of 1st-century Rome. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco ....... Anton Lesser Helena Justina ....... Anna Madeley Atius Pertinax ....... Sean Connolly Larius ....... Christopher Kelham Silvia ....... Sara Poyzer Marcellus ..... Paul Webster Aufidius Crispus ....... Bertie Carvel Aemilius Rufus ....... Timothy Watson Gordianus ..... Christian Rodska Aenelia ....... Jaimi Barbakoff Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005. Episode 6: Showdown A final showdown for Roman sleuth Falco - but his reunion with Helena proves bittersweet. Starring Anton Lesser. Lindsey Davis's witty detective, Marcus Didius Falco patrols the streets of 1st-century Rome. Dramatised by Mary Cutler. Falco ....... Anton Lesser Petronius ....... Ben Crowe Helena Justina ....... Anna Madeley Decimus Camillus ....... Robert Lister Vespasian ....... Michael Tudor Barnes Silvia ....... Sara Poyzer Tullia ....... Fiona Clarke Gordianus ....... Christian Rodska Atius Pertinax ....... Sean Connolly Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2005. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio

Marcus Didius Falco is a laid-back ‘informer’ who investigates crimes and often acts as a reluctant imperial agent in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Vespasian around 69AD. Collected here are full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of the first five Falco novels by Lindsey Davis, starring Anton Lesser as Marcus Didius Falco. Venus in Copper: A small accounting error has left Marcus Didius Falco sharing a cell with a large rat. But the Roman Empire’s most hard-done-by investigator is finally bailed out and promptly accepts a commission to help a family of freed slaves fend off a professional bribe…. Do you enjoy the variety on Oldtuberadio? Like, Share and Subscribe to be notified of our new shows #radio #crime #thriller #drama To Support this channel please visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/oldtuberadio https://ko-fi.com/oldtuberadio98 https://www.patreon.com/oldtuberadio https://locals.com/Oldtuberadio