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The Empty Vessel

The death of a debating society leader sees the priestly sleuth probing his close-knit student friends. Stars David Threlfall

A University rag week stunt ends in tragedy for one of the main players.

Colin's girlfriend, Greta, is insistent that his life support is turned off, much to the lad's mother's distress.

Starring David Threlfall

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

Written by John Murphy.

Paulo Baldi .... David Threlfall
Tina Mahon .... Tina Kellegher
Rynne .... Owen Roe
Betsy .... Dawn Bradfield
Mrs Nash .... Frances Tomelty
Greta .... Daniela Denby-Ashe
Max .... Richard Dormer
Colin .... Eamonn Owens
Dr Graham .... Barry Cassin

Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland

Director Lawrence Jackson

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2005.

45 minutes

Last on

Tue 10 Oct 202300:00

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  • Tue 30 Oct 200710:15
  • Tue 30 Oct 200721:15
  • Wed 31 Oct 200702:15
  • Thu 26 Jun 200810:15
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  • Mon 15 Jun 200911:15
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  • Tue 9 Mar 201011:15
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