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.
Eight episodes of the popular BBC Radio 4 Victorian detective drama, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond.
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 Dangerous Remedy: McLevy investigates a series of street attacks on clients of the Just Land.
No Looking Back: The Inspector discovers that a murdered man was last seen in the Just Land.
A Pearl in the Oyster: A young prostitute dies on the steps of the Just Land.
The Cross-Roads: McLevy is kidnapped by a grieving father seeking revenge for his son's death.
A Different Path: A turf war breaks out between rival factions in the Leith underworld.
The Cat's Claw: McLevy investigates as derelicts in Leith are attacked and killed in the street.
A Sore Convulsion: An expansion of the docks threatens to change Leith forever.
A Secret Life: Riots break out in Leith and McLevy's relationship with Jean Brash intensifies.
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: 6 hours approx.
Eight episodes of the BBC Radio 4 detective series set in Victorian Edinburgh, starring Brian Cox. Inspired by the real-life memoirs of one of Scotland’s first policemen, James McLevy prowls the dark streets of 1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of Constable Mulholland. The Firebrand: A women's rights campaigner is kidnapped, and it's up to McLevy to investigate. Dead Reckoning: A strange case of grave robbing has McLevy puzzled. Prince of Darkness: One of Jean Brash's old lovers is back from the dead – and out for revenge. A Distant Death: McLevy's nightmares of death by drowning seem about to come true... The Blue Gown: With the help of Jean Brash, McLevy investigates the death of a seamstress. Flesh and Blood: A student is accused when a tavern brawl ends in murder. A Fine Deception: Suspicion falls on a stage magician after a jewel robbery at Edinburgh Castle. The Last Illusion: McLevy must proves his theory that a celebrated conjurer is a thief. Brian Cox stars as Inspector McLevy, with Siobhán Redmond as Jean Brash and Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Constable Mulholland.Duration: 6 hours approx.
Brian Cox stars as the Edinburgh detective in eight episodes of the BBC Radio 4 series. Inspired by the real-life memoirs of a Victorian Inspector in Scotland, James McLevy prowls the dark streets of 1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of Constable Mulholland.To Keep Him Honest: With big bets on a champion boxing match, the local crooks keep McLevy busy.Picture of Innocence: A high court judge is dead, and suspicion falls on his wife.The Chosen One: 'The Princess of the Occult' is a sell-out success, but McLevy thinks she's a fraud. The Reckoning: As Jean prepares for a wedding, death stalks McLevy. A Bolt from the Blue: A corpse is found floating in Leith docks. End of the Line: Two ladies discover the body of a drunken Italian aristocrat at Waverley station.Jack O'Diamonds: Jean Brash plans revenge on a sadistic client, but he is not a man to cross lightly. Queen Of Spades: Jean's battle with Caleb Grant has heartbreaking consequences. Written by David Ashton, these atmospheric radio dramas co-star Siobhan Redmond as Jean Brash and Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Constable Mulholland.Duration: 6 hours approx.
Brian Cox stars as the Victorian detective in a further nine episodes of the BBC Radio 4 seriesInspired by the real-life memoirs of one of Scotland's first policemen, James McLevy prowls the dark streets of 1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of Constable Mulholland.Behind the Curtain: A theatrical landlady receives a chilling death threat.
A Voice from the Grave: Summertime, and the heat is on as McLevy tracks a brutal killer.
The Dark Shadow: A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within McLevy's grasp.
Servant of the Crown: The detective joins Her Majesty's protection squad to hunt an assassin.
A Piece of Cake: A top chef is the toast of the city but burglary and murder are on the menu.
The Sea Change: There's something fishy about the Fair's star attraction, the lovely Little Mermaid.
Sins of the Fathers: A runaway bridegroom and a blackmailer spell double trouble for McLevy.
The Devil's Disguise: The Devil comes a-calling for the detective on Halloween.
Christmas Special: McLevy stalks a supernatural thief who is haunting the streets of Edinburgh.Written by David Ashton, these atmospheric radio dramas co-star Siobhán Redmond as Jean Brash and Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Constable Mulholland.
Brian Cox stars as the Edinburgh detective in nine episodes of the BBC Radio 4 series. Inspired by the real-life memoirs of a Victorian Inspector in Scotland, James McLevy prowls the dark streets of 1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of Constable Mulholland.Pilot Episode: The detective’s first adventure.For Unto Us: McLevy goes on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar.The Trophy Club: McLevy tries to solve the murder of a prostitute.The Second Shadow: The detective is distracted from his work by a woman.The Burning Question: An unsolved murder brings vigilantes onto the streets.A Good Walk Spoilt: A game of golf has desperate stakes.Wild Justice: A ghost from the past returns to haunt McLevy.The Wild Spark: A tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke.Stab in the Back: A hired killer roams Leith’s dark alleys.Siobhán Redmond co-stars as Jean Brash and Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Mulholland in these nine BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramas.
McLevy is hardly a natural Yuletide reveller. So as the good citizens prepare to make merry, it comes as a relief to the Inspector to find that a supernatural thief is haunting the city. Brian Cox stars as McLevy with Siobhán Redmond as Jean Brash and Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Mulholland in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation.
