Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

1. Vipers

FalcoShadows in Bronze
Episode 1 of 6

After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser.

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.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 May 202301:00
BBC Radio 4 Extra

More episodes

Previous

You are at the first episode

Next

2. ResortShadows in Bronze

See all episodes from Falco

Broadcasts

  • Mon 31 Dec 200709:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 31 Dec 200720:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • New Year's Day 200801:30
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 1 Dec 200809:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Mon 1 Dec 200820:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Tue 2 Dec 200801:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Fri 5 Feb 201013:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Fri 5 Feb 201020:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Sat 6 Feb 201001:00
    BBC Radio 7
  • Fri 8 Jul 201106:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 8 Jul 201113:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 8 Jul 201120:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 9 Jul 201101:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 20 Dec 201206:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 20 Dec 201213:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 20 Dec 201220:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 21 Dec 201201:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 22 Jul 201406:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 22 Jul 201413:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 22 Jul 201420:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 23 Jul 201402:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 7 Apr 201706:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 7 Apr 201713:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 7 Apr 201720:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 8 Apr 201701:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 7 Jun 202106:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 7 Jun 202113:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Mon 7 Jun 202120:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 8 Jun 202101:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 17 May 202306:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 17 May 202311:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 17 May 202316:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 18 May 202301:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra