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1540. Shardlake must probe the theft of a barrel of Greek Fire - an ancient weapon of mass destruction. Stars Justin Salinger.
Dramatisation of the second novel in C J Sansom's Tudor crime series, featuring lawyer-detective hero Matthew Shardlake.
London, 1540, Shardlake has been ordered by Thomas Cromwell to investigate the theft of a barrel of Greek Fire - an ancient weapon of mass destruction, the formula for which was thought to have been lost centuries before. Assisted by Cromwell's man, Barak, it's increasingly clear that whoever is behind the theft will do anything - including murder - to keep the dangerous substance from the Earl of Essex.
Written by C. J. Sansom
Dramatised by Colin MacDonald
Produced and directed by Kirsteen Cameron.
Last on
Tue 25 Sep 201801:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shardlake | Justin Salinger |
| Barak | Bryan Dick |
| Cromwell | Robert Glenister |
| Guy | Vincent Ebrahim |
| Lady Honor | Elaine Claxton |
| Norfolk | Patrick Brennan |
| Marchamount | Nick Underwood |
| Elizabeth | Susie Riddell |
| Bealnapp | Clive Hayward |
| Rich | Damian Lynch |
| Director | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Adaptor | Colin MacDonald |
| Author | CJ Sansom |
Broadcasts
Mon 1 Sep 201410:45BBC Radio 4- Mon 1 Sep 201419:45BBC Radio 4
- Mon 24 Sep 201806:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 24 Sep 201813:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 24 Sep 201820:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 25 Sep 201801:15BBC Radio 4 Extra
