Nine episodes of the popular BBC Radio 4 Victorian detective drama
starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond - including a remake of the
original pilot episode, Meet James McLevy.
Inspired by the real-life memoirs of one of Scotland's first policemen,
this gripping series sees James McLevy prowling the dark streets of
1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of
Constable Mulholland and Lieutenant Roach.
A Price to Pay: The mild-mannered wife of a town councillor admits to
murdering her husband.
The Seventh Veil: An exotic dancer arrives in town, and Jean Brash pays
some old debts.
The Night Walker: A lodger dies in his room, and McLevy finds a woman
unconscious in the street.
The Devil Makes a Move: McLevy protects a young woman, and Jean Brash's
life is in danger.
Meet James McLevy: How it all began - McLevy investigates when a bank
manager is found dead.
A Matter of Balance: A high-wire circus artiste receives a death
threat.
A Man of Honour: Mullholland is challenged to a duel, and McLevy is out
of favour with Jean Brash.
He Who Waits: The grand opening of the new Leith docks attracts
bigwigs - and saboteurs.
The Last Goodbye: After the opening of the docks, nothing will ever be
the same again for McLevy.
Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond star as Inspector McLevy and Jean Brash,
with Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Constable Mulholland and David Ashton
as Lieutenant Roach. Duration: 7 hours approx.
