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Falco

Drama: Crime

Drama: Historical

Anton Lesser stars as Roman detective, Falco. Written by Lindsey Davis.

Anton Lesser stars as Roman detective, Marcus Didius Falco. Written by Lindsey Davis.

Venus in Copper

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Falco: Venus in Copper: 4. Shady Business

4. Shady Business

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Falco, Venus in Copper, 4. Shady Business

After two murders in a night, the Roman detective is offered a job by the prime suspect.

After two murders in one night, the Roman detective is offered a job by the prime suspect. Stars Anton Lesser.

After two murders in one night, Falco is offered a job by the prime suspect. 

Meanwhile his social life looks up as he hosts a turbot supper with more than one unexpected guest. But Falco has his sights set on catching a bigger fish.

Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite crime investigator.

Lindsey Davis's gripping, historical mystery.

Dramatised by Mary Cutler.

Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser 
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley 
Falco's Mother …. Frances Jeater 
Petronius …. Ben Crowe 
Titus Caesar …. Jonathan Keeble 
Hyacinthus …. Stephen Critchlow 
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles 
Pollia …. Julia Hills 
The Parrot …. Colin Rote 
Appius Priscillus …. Kim Wall

Directed at BBC Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.

Falco: Venus in Copper

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Anton Lesser plays Lindsey Davis's Ancient Rome detective probing a professional bride

Anton Lesser stars as Lindsey Davis's Ancient Rome detective in a mystery over a professional bride.

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