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1. Vipers

Falco Shadows in Bronze
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After a plot to depose the Emperor, the Roman detective uncovers a nest of vipers. Lindsey Davis's thriller stars Anton Lesser.

Following a plot to depose the Emperor Vespasian, Falco sets out to clear up a few loose ends, only to uncover a nest of vipers.

Starring Anton Lesser.

Lindsey Davis's witty detective, Marcus Didius Falco is back patrolling the streets of 1st-century Rome.

Dramatised in six parts by Mary Cutler.

Falco ....... Anton Lesser
Petronius / Chamberlain ....... Ben Crowe
Tullia ....... Fiona Clarke
Helena Justina ....... Anna Madeley
Vespasian / Milo ....... Michael Tudor Barnes
Gordianus ....... Christian Rodska

Directed at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2005.

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