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The Bookcase

Episode 2 of 6

The priestly sleuth delves into the surprisingly dangerous world of book restoration. Starring David Threlfall and Bill Nighy.

Paolo Baldi helps a librarian investigate the link between her young lover's death, a shifty Chicago cop and the surprisingly dangerous, illegal trade in rare books.

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

Written by Simon Brett.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall
Tina .... Tina Kellegher
Rynne .... Owen Roe
Father Troy .... TP McKenna
Maggie .... Geraldine James
O'Connor .... Bill Nighy
Dr Virgo .... Gerard McSorley
Donal Clare .... Niall Buggy
Billy .... Luke Griffin
Kitty Henderson .... Collette Proctor

Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Northern Ireland.

Script Editor: Gemma McMullan

Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin.

Director: Mark Lambert

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in March 2003.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 2 Aug 2023 00:00

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