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4. The Pedlar

FalcoThe Iron Hand of Mars
Episode 4 of 6

The Roman sleuth sets off with a motley crew of raw recruits to cross the Rhine into Barbarian territory. Stars Anton Lesser.

After making enquiries with Claudia, the missing legate's mistress, Falco decides he has to cross the Rhine into Barbarian territory.

Accompanied by Justinus, Helveticus and a motley crew of raw recruits, he sets off on his most dangerous journey yet.

Things begin to look ominous when they find a deserted Roman camp in the heart of the forest.

Starring Anton Lesser.

Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery.

Dramatised by Mary Cutler.

Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Anna Madeley
Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough
Xanthus …. David Holt
Helveticus …. Gary Lewis
Dubnus …. Glyn Pritchard
Lentullus …. Dan Crow
Claudia …. Christine Kavanagh

Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2007.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Mar 202402:00
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