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3. The Wild Spark

Episode 3 of 4

When an Edinburgh tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate. Stars Brian Cox.

When an Edinburgh tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate.

A man and a woman appear to be doing something in private, fearing detection.

Something in the dark, which requires candles - and lots of oil. Arson, perhaps?

Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond.

Another case for David Ashton's sleuth - solving crimes on the streets of Victorian Edinburgh.

McLevy .... Brian Cox
Mistress Jean Brash .... Siobhan Redmond
Mulholland .... Michael Perceval-Maxwell
Lieutenant Roach .... David Ashton
The Countess …. Maureen Beattie
Seeley …. Tom Smith
Alec Dudgeon …. Jamie Newall
Emily …. Jayne McKenna
Jesse …. Tracy Wiles

Director: Patrick Rayner

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.

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45 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Jan 202400:00

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