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1540. Shardlake must probe the theft of a barrel of Greek Fire - an ancient weapon of mass destruction. Stars Justin Salinger.
Dramatisation of the second novel in C J Sansom's Tudor crime series, featuring lawyer-detective hero Matthew Shardlake.
London, 1540, Shardlake has been ordered by Thomas Cromwell to investigate the theft of a barrel of Greek Fire - an ancient weapon of mass destruction, the formula for which was thought to have been lost centuries before. Assisted by Cromwell's man, Barak, it's increasingly clear that whoever is behind the theft will do anything - including murder - to keep the dangerous substance from the Earl of Essex.
Written by C. J. Sansom
Dramatised by Colin MacDonald
Produced and directed by Kirsteen Cameron.
Last on
Tue 25 Sep 2018
01:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Shardlake | Justin Salinger |
| Barak | Bryan Dick |
| Cromwell | Robert Glenister |
| Guy | Vincent Ebrahim |
| Lady Honor | Elaine Claxton |
| Norfolk | Patrick Brennan |
| Marchamount | Nick Underwood |
| Elizabeth | Susie Riddell |
| Bealnapp | Clive Hayward |
| Rich | Damian Lynch |
| Director | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Producer | Kirsteen Cameron |
| Adaptor | Colin MacDonald |
| Author | CJ Sansom |
Broadcasts
Mon 1 Sep 2014 10:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Mon 1 Sep 2014 19:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 24 Sep 2018 06:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 24 Sep 2018 13:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 24 Sep 2018 20:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 25 Sep 2018 01:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra