4. Stab In The Back

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The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time - as a hired killer prowls Leith's dark alleys. The Countess hires a villain, Binney, to undertake some 'dirty work' in her battle with Jean Brash. Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Another case for David Ashton's sleuth - solving crimes on the streets of Victorian Edinburgh. McLevy .... Brian Cox Mistress Jean Brash .... Siobhan Redmond Mulholland .... Michael Perceval-Maxwell Lieutenant Roach .... David Ashton The Countess …. Maureen Beattie Logan Galloway …. Tom Smith Jesse …. Tracy Wiles Ellen …. Sandra Clark Cab Driver …. Jamie Newall Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002.