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0101The Prodigal Son2000011020110430 (BBC7)
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Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer - accidentally becomes involved in solving a murder at an Italian chip shop.

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about a Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer who turns amateur sleuth.

Written by Barry Devlin.

Paolo Baldi - - David Threlfall

Tina Mahon - - Tina Kellegher

Father Troy - - TP McKenna

Dr Graham - - Gerard McSorley

Superintendent Rynne - - Owen Roe

Mrs Reid - - Margaret D'Arcy

Gianni - - Paolo Tullo

Ali - - Simon Delaney

Monica - - Aoiffe MacMorrough-Kavanagh

Remigio - - Damien McAdam

Anto - - Eanna McLiam

Tony, the barman - - Frankie McCafferty

Breda - - Anne Byrne

Collet - - Charlie Bonner

Tolan - - Mark Bereen

O'Hagan - - Mark Lambert

Darren Todd - - Laurence Kinlan

Liam - - Paul Roa

O'Hagan's Secretary - - Nicola Duffy

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2000.

Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop.

0102Keepers Of The Flame2000011720110507/08 (BBC7)
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~Baldi gets caught up in solving the murder of a leading University academic.

He must follow a trail leading into the past of one of Ireland's most cherished literary figures...

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Simon Brett.

Paolo Baldi - - David Threlfall

Tina Mahon - - Tina Kellegher

Father Troy - - TP McKenna

Dr Graham - - Gerard McSorley

Superintendent Rynne - - Owen Roe

Mrs Reid - - Margaret D'Arcy

Philip Trent - - Malcolm Douglas

Mary Matthews - - Noelle Brown

Professor Bryden - - Pat Laffan

J T Brennan - - John Hewitt

Vivian Luscombe - - Kevin Flood

Maureen - - Alice Barry

Garda - - Jim Fox

Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2000.

The priest's quest to solve a university murder leads to unexpected literary revelations.

0103Miss Lonelyhearts2000012420110514/15 (BBC7)
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~Baldi and Tina investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a nurse at an old people's home.

And they uncover an unlikely case of voyeurism...

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Barry Devlin.

Paolo Baldi - - David Threlfall

Tina Mahon - - Tina Kellegher

Father Troy - - TP McKenna

Superintendent Rynne - - Owen Roe

Mrs Reid - - Margaret D'Arcy

Thelma - - Marie Jones

Jack - - Des Nealon

Janet - - Doreen Keogh

Matron - - Julia Dearden

Jason - - Mario Rosenstock

Breda - - Anne Byrne

Tolan - - Mark Bereen

Kieran - - Shane O'Neill

Sergeant - - Malcolm Douglas

Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2000.

~Baldi probes a death in an old people's home and uncovers an unlikely case of voyeurism.

0104The Emerald Style2000013020110521/22 (BBC7)
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~Baldi's attempt to wine and dine his spiritual director Father Troy at a leading Dublin hotel is suddenly interrupted.

Someone's been murdered in the kitchen...

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Simon Brett.

Paolo Baldi - - David Threlfall

Tina Mahon - - Tina Kellegher

Father Troy - - TP McKenna

Superintendent Rynne - - Owen Roe

Mrs Reid - - Margaret D'Arcy

Mona - - Cathy Belton

Shaun - - Frank O'Sullivan

Niamh - - Eva Birthistle

Shelley Brigid - - Erin Bates

Klaus - - Richard Croxford

Mr Windfeldt - - Nick Hardin

Mrs Windfeldt - - Aine McCartney

Johnnie Leary/Sergeant - - Patrick Fitzsimons

Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 2000.

The priest is entertaining Father Troy at a hotel, when a body is found in the kitchen.

0105Death Cap2000020720110528/29 (BBC7)
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At a monastic retreat far out in County Cork, a sudden death among the Franciscan brothers causes Baldi to suspect foul play.

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Simon Brett.

Paolo Baldi - - David Threlfall

Tina Mahon - - Tina Kellegher

Father Troy - - TP McKenna

Father Cyril - - Patrick Ryecart

Abbot Frederick - - Barry Cassin

Brother Vincent - - Rudolph Walker

Brother Stanislaus - - Christopher Rozycki

Mark - - David Howarth

Chrissie - - Jenny Maher

Brother Benedict - - Jack Lynch

Cabbie/Sergeant - - Mark Mulholland

Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000.

A sudden death at a monastic retreat causes sleuth Paolo Baldi to suspect foul play.

0106Devil Take The Hindmost2000021420110604/05 (BBC7)
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Crime-solving priest Paolo Baldi investigates the death of a student on campus, following the trail to an arrogant clique that dabbled in the occult.

Is there a rational explanation?

Or was the Devil really involved..?

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Annie Caulfield.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall

Tina Mahon ....Tina Kellegher

Father Troy .... T P McKenna

Dr Graham - . Gerard McSorley

Superintendent Rynne .... Owen Roe

Mrs Reid - . Margaret D'Arcy

Eamon - . Gavin Kennedy

Russell - . Conor Delaney

Paul - . Frank Bourke

Laura - . Eva Birthistle

Collet - . Charlie Bonner

John Hayes - . Gordon Fuller

Fireman 1 - . Jim Fox

Fireman 2 - . Malcolm Douglas

Dave - . Joe Savino

Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2000.

The priest probes a student's death. Is a devil-worshipping campus gang to blame?

0201Three In One2001031620110611/12 (BBC7)
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Paolo Baldi and Mrs Reid go to the horse races.

But the trip proves to have an unexpected link with a contract killing on the mean streets of Dublin's Northside.

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Simon Brett.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall

Tina Mahon ....Tina Kellegher

Superintendent Rynne .... Owen Roe

Father Troy .... T P McKenna

Mrs Reid .... Margaret D'Arcy

Cody Norton .... Frankie McCafferty

Roddy Proud .... Kevin Flood

Mickey McGann .... Eanna McLiam

Tubby Ryan .... Frank O'Sullivan

Declan Gerrard .... Paddy Scully

Brid Gerrard .... Doreen Keogh

Race commentator .... Pat Laffan

Format created by Barry Devlin.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2001

The crime-solving priest goes horse racing and uncovers the 'SP' on an ex-jockey's murder.

0202Twilight Of A God2001032320110618/19 (BBC7)
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In a remote castle off the coast of Dublin, a celebrity wedding between a country girl and a famous opera conductor ends in murder.

Paolo Baldi and Tina Mahon investigate.

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Mark Holloway.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall

Tina Mahon .... Tina Kellegher

Superintendent Rynne .... Owen Roe

Father Troy .... T P McKenna

Mrs Reid .... Margaret D'Arcy

Jim Docherty .... Robert Bathhurst

Orla .... Eva Birthistle

Kirstin .... Aine McCartney

Harold Pope .... Gordon Fulton

Sir Frederick Brook .... David Kelly

Maureen .... Alice Barry

Format created by Barry Devlin.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2001

An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth.

0203Schecter's Knot2001033020110625/26 (BBC7)
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A talented young mathematics professor is found murdered on campus.

Paolo and Tina wonder if this is merely an extreme case of professional jealousy...

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Martin Meenan.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall

Tina Mahon .... Tina Kellegher

Superintendent Rynne ....Owen Roe

Father Troy .... T P McKenna

Mrs Reid .... Margaret D'Arcy

Margaret .... Julia Dearden

Dr Graham .... Gerard McSorley

Charles Powers .... John Hewitt

Oliver Timms .... Jack Lynch

Cecilia Timms .... Anne Byrne

Deirdre .... Katy Gleadhill

Alexander Maher .... Luke Griffin

Format created by Barry Devlin.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2001

The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death

0204Not For Life2001040620110702/03 (BBC7)
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The suicide of a young girl sends the priestly sleuth on an internet murder trail...

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Simon Brett.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall

Tina Mahon ....Tina Kellegher

Father Troy .... T P McKenna

Carl Bradley .... Robert Bathurst

Elaine .... Lucie McAnespie

Peter McCabe .... Alan McKee

Willie Dolan .... Des Nealon

Kieran Banks .... Conor Delaney

Maureen .... Alice Barry

Format created by Barry Devlin.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001

A young girl's suicide sends the priestly sleuth on an internet murder trail.

0205Scratching The Surface2001041320110709/10 (BBC7)
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Paolo and Tina go potholing in County Clare and investigate a case of betrayal among a close-knit band of cavers.

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Martin Meenan.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall

Tina Mahon .... Tina Kellegher

Stella .... Maggie Shevlin

Gillian .... Eva Birthistle

Jack O'Brien .... Brian McGrath

Danny Armstrong .... Frank O'Sullivan

Coops .... Jo Savino

Garda Sergeant .... Kieran Hurley

Format created by Barry Devlin.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001

The priest-cum-sleuth gets embroiled in mystery and death on a pot-holing expedition.

0206Early Retirement2001042020110716/17 (BBC7)
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The murder of a senior officer in the Dublin police force causes Tina to reassess her relationship with a beloved father figure.

Starring David Threlfall.

Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi.

Written by Mark Holloway.

Paolo Baldi .... David Threlfall

Tina Mahon .... Tina Kellegher

Superintendent Rynne .... Owen Roe

Father Troy .... TP McKenna

Patsy Walsh .... Stella McCusker

Bella .... Marcella Riordan

Milo Walsh .... Pat Laffan

Hugh O'Neill .... Des Nealon

Jack O'Donnell .... Kieran Hurley

Johnner Hogan .... Frank O'Sullivan

Maureen .... Alice Barry

Format created by Barry Devlin.

Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in April 2001

A retired policeman, a fatal shooting, Thomas Hardy and a murky past revealed.

0501The Million-dollar Question2008031020120922/23 (BBC7)
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Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth - investigates the mysterious deaths of members of a rockabilly band. What is the connection to patterns of squares and triangles?

Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Owen Roe as Rynne, Diana Quick as Angela , Gerry O'Brien as Chuck, Frank O'Sullivan as Tuohy, Kieran Lagan as Dr Graham, Patrick Fitzsymons as Anto and The Sabre Jets as The Sun Boys.

Murder mystery written by Barry Devlin.

Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

Paolo Baldi investigates the mysterious deaths of members of a rockabilly band.

0502A Very Neglected Fish2008031720120929/30 (BBC7)
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Probing a murder set amongst the competitive world of celebrity chefs, Paolo finds himself sampling the world of secret recipes, Italian passions and an unexpected live TV appearance...

Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth

With Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, Owen Roe as Rynn, James D'Arcy as Gavin Farley, Paolo Tullio as Giorgio, Amanda Root as Lucy, Paul Reid as Martin, Nick Dunning as Franco Palametti, Niall Buggy as Tom Harrington and Bronagh Taggart as the Flight Attendant.

Murder mystery written by John Murphy.

Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Mark Lambert.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

The murder of a food critic draws the Franciscan priest into the world of celebrity chefs.

0503A Green Murder2008032420121006/07 (BBC7)
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Investigating a murder among a community of Dublin environmentalists, Paolo follows a trail including a book launch, a property developer and the Wicklow Mountains...

Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth

With Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, Margaret D'Arcy as Mrs Reid, John Kavanagh as Lawlor, Stephen Mangan as Wilkinson, Mark Lambert as Dean, Richard Dormer as Gallagher, Marion O'Dwyer as Nicola Mason, John Hewitt as Bookseller, Patrick Fitzsymons as Builder/Junior Garda and Genevieve Swift as the Assistants.

Murder mystery written by Andrew Martin.

Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi sets out to solve the killing of an environmental campaigner

0504Food Of The Blue2008033120121013/14 (BBC7)
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Paolo Baldi's attempt at a scholarly retreat at the great Cranolly House just happens to coincide with its 500th Anniversary.

A series of unusual events plunges Baldi into a world of ancient traditions struggling to survive in a modern and materialistic world - and murder...

Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth

With Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, Owen Roe as Rynne, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Dermot Crowley as De Burca, David Kelly as Baldwin, Alan Stamford as Edmonds, Don Wycherley as O'Byrne, Richard Dormer as Lojek, Kieran Lagan as Don as Bronagh Taggart as the Girl.

Murder mystery written by James McAleavey.

Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland.

Directed in Belfast by Mark Lambert.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008.

The priest's retreat proves far from peaceful thanks to mysterious murders.