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The Dig

Episode 5 of 6

The priest makes a fascinating discovery as an archaeological excavation becomes a battlefield. Stars Martin Clunes.

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 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 April 2003.

45 minutes

Last on

Sat 5 Aug 2023 01:00

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