Falco - The Iron Hand of Mars by Lindsey Davis

Episode 1:Rhineland Beckons

Ancient Rome's famous detective, Marcus Didius Falco is sent to the Barbarian forests of Free Germany - home to a giant bull, raging Celts and a pagan priestess.

Starring Anton Lesser.

Lindsey Davis's gripping, historical mystery.

Dramatised in six parts by Mary Cutler.

Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Anna Madeley
Petronius …. Ben Crowe
Emperor Vespasian …. Michael Tudor Barnes
Titus …. Jonathan Keeble
Xanthus …. David Holt
Gracilis …. Mark Straker
Native Guide …. Sion Pritchard

Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2007.

Episde 2: Standard Delivery

Falco and Xanthus travel to Germany and witness the aftermath of a grisly crime on the way.

As the Roman detective tries to deliver the new standard to the 14th legion, he receives a rather hostile welcome.

At least he finds more hospitality at the house of Helena's Tribune brother, Justinus.

Starring Anton Lesser.

Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery.

Dramatised by Mary Cutler.

Falco …. Anton Lesser
Xanthus …. David Holt
Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough
Helveticus …. Gary Lewis
Dubnus …. Glyn Pritchard
Centurion …. Jez Thomas

Episode 3: The Ambush

Roman detective, Marcus Didius Falco has arrived in Germany and discovered that Gracilis, the 14th Legion's legate, has gone missing.

It looks as though he might be involved in some corrupt business with the local potters.

Falco's inquiries get him into trouble with a centurion, and Xanthus the barber reveals an unexpected talent.

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
Priscilla …. Rachel Atkins
Julia …. Carolyn Backhouse
Augustinilla …. Sophie Samuda
Centurion …. Jez Thomas
Accountant/Potter …. James Durham

Episode 4: The Pedlar

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

Episode 5: The Priestess

Roman detective, Marcus Didius Falco and his fellow prisoners are marched through the forest and finally meet the legendary Celtic priestess Veleda.

Justinus takes matters into his own hands when he volunteers to negotiate with her, but Falco is worried that he doesn't fully understand the implications of the meeting.

Starring Anton Lesser.

Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery.

Dramatised by Mary Cutler.

Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helveticus …. Gary Lewis
Lentullus …. Dan Crow
Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough
Dubnus …. Glyn Pritchard
Veleda …. Mali Harries
Chief …. Aneirin Hughes

Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007.

Episode 6: Deals Done

Just as Falco thinks his mission is drawing to a close, the Roman detective has a fateful encounter with a missing legate and a giant Celtic bull.

But he doesn't manage to close the case without the help of his resourceful girlfriend Helena, and the intervention of a small child.

Starring Anton Lesser.

Conclusion of Lindsey Davis’s historical mystery.

Dramatised by Mary Cutler.

Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Anna Madeley
Helveticus …. Gary Lewis
Lentullus …. Dan Crow
Justinus …. Oliver J Hembrough
Gracilis …. Mark Straker
Xanthus …. David Holt
Civilis …. Michael Elwyn
Augustinilla …. Sophie Samuda

Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2007.

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