An archaeological dig becomes a battlefield involving monks, politicians and developers, while Paolo makes some fascinating discoveries.

David Threlfall stars as the murder-solving priest, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Martin Meenan.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall
Tina .... Tina Kellegher
Aloysious .... Martin Clunes
Father Troy .... TP McKenna
Rynne .... Owen Roe
Mrs Reid .... Margaret D'Arcy
Professor Evans .... Kevin Flood
Swift .... Sean McGinley
Minister .... Barry McGovern
Helen .... Ingrid Craigie

Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Script Editor: Gemma McMullan

Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin.

Director: Mark Lambert

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2003. Show less