Episodes
Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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01 | 01 | The Prodigal Son | 20000110 | 20110430 (BBC7) (BBC7) /17 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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. |
01 | 02 | Keepers Of The Flame | 20000117 | 20110507/08 (BBC7) /24 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | ~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. |
01 | 03 | Miss Lonelyhearts | 20000124 | 20110514/15 (BBC7) /31 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | ~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. |
01 | 04 | The Emerald Style | 20000130 | 20110521/22 (BBC7) /07 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | ~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. |
01 | 05 | Death Cap | 20000207 | 20110528/29 (BBC7) /14 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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. |
01 | 06 | Devil Take The Hindmost | 20000214 | 20110604/05 (BBC7) /21 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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? |
02 | 01 | Three In One | 20010316 | 20110611/12 (BBC7) /14 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 02 | Twilight Of A God | 20010323 | 20110618/19 (BBC7) /21 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 03 | Schecter's Knot | 20010330 | 20110625/26 (BBC7) /28 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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 |
02 | 04 | Not For Life | 20010406 | 20110702/03 (BBC7) /04 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 05 | Scratching The Surface | 20010413 | 20110709/10 (BBC7) /11 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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. |
02 | 06 | Early Retirement | 20010420 | 20110716/17 (BBC7) /18 (BBC7) (BBC7) /7) (BBC7) | 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. |
05 | 01 | The Million-dollar Question | 20080310 | 20120922/23 (BBC7) /22 (BBC7) | 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. |
05 | 02 | A Very Neglected Fish | 20080317 | 20120929/30 (BBC7) /29 (BBC7) | 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. |
05 | 03 | A Green Murder | 20080324 | 20121006/07 (BBC7) /05 (BBC7) | 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 |
05 | 04 | Food Of The Blue | 20080331 | 20121013/14 (BBC7) /12 (BBC7) | 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. |