4. Shady Business
After two murders in one night, the Roman detective is offered a job by the prime suspect. Stars Anton Lesser.
After two murders in one night, Falco is offered a job by the prime suspect.
Meanwhile his social life looks up, as he hosts a turbot supper with more than one unexpected guest.
But Falco has his sights set on catching a bigger fish...
Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite crime investigator.
Lindsey Davis's gripping, historical mystery.
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley
Falco's Mother …. Frances Jeater
Petronius …. Ben Crowe
Titus Caesar …. Jonathan Keeble
Hyacinthus …. Stephen Critchlow
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles
Pollia …. Julia Hills
The Parrot …. Colin Rote
Appius Priscillus …. Kim Wall
Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.
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