Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

5. Scratching the Surface

Episode 5 of 6

The priest-cum-sleuth gets embroiled in mystery and death on a pot-holing expedition. Stars David Threlfall and Tina Kellegher.

Paolo and Tina go potholing in County Clare and investigate a case of betrayal among a close-knit band of cavers.

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Martin Meenan.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall
Tina Mahon .... Tina Kellegher
Stella .... Maggie Shevlin
Gillian .... Eva Birthistle
Jack O'Brien .... Brian McGrath
Danny Armstrong .... Frank O'Sullivan
Coops .... Jo Savino
Garda Sergeant .... Kieran Hurley

Format created by Barry Devlin.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Aug 202203:00

Broadcasts

  • Wed 10 Oct 200710:15
  • Wed 10 Oct 200721:15
  • Thu 11 Oct 200702:15
  • Tue 10 Jun 200810:15
  • Tue 10 Jun 200821:15
  • Wed 11 Jun 200802:15
  • Mon 30 Mar 200910:15
  • Mon 30 Mar 200921:15
  • Tue 31 Mar 200902:15
  • Fri 19 Feb 201011:15
  • Fri 19 Feb 201021:15
  • Sat 20 Feb 201002:15
  • Sat 9 Jul 201113:15
  • Sun 10 Jul 201103:15
  • Sat 10 Aug 201313:15
  • Sun 11 Aug 201303:15
  • Thu 19 Nov 201511:15
  • Thu 19 Nov 201521:15
  • Tue 23 Aug 202210:00
  • Tue 23 Aug 202215:00
  • Wed 24 Aug 202203:00