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01Mountain Horror1990111520180227 (BBC7)
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After leaving a glittering party in London, Milkie discovers arson and bloodshed in the mountains of north Wales...

Starring Dennis Waterman.

Nigel Baldwin's taut political thriller in six parts.

Milkie ... Dennis Waterman

The Teller ... Ray Smith

Beth ... Bethan Jones

Valmai ... Annest Wilam

Huw ... Richard Elfyn

Dewi ... Robert David

Rhys ... Terry Victor

Sian ... Sian Summers

Pauline ... Eluned Jones

Gordon ... Michael Povey

Kate ... Tara Dominick

Lord Cambria ... Terry Dauncey

Rushton ... Timothy Bateson

Sharon ... Emma Gregory

Music by Laurie Scott Baker.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.

Leaving a glittering London party, Milkie finds arson and bloodshed in the Welsh mountains

02Politics Of Darkness1990112220180228 (BBC7)
20180301 (BBC7)
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Did fanatical nationalists attack an old lady?

Milkie discovers Welsh political currents run dark and deep...

Starring Dennis Waterman.

Nigel Baldwin's taut political thriller serial.

Milkie ... Dennis Waterman

The Teller ... Ray Smith

Beth ... Bethan Jones

Angela ... Tara Dominick

Sharon ... Emma Gregory

Huw ... Richard Elfyn

Sioned ... Sue Roderick

Pauline ... Eluned Jones

Rhys ... Terry Victor

Music by Laurie Scott Baker.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.

03Exploitation1990112920180301 (BBC7)
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It's not just terrorism, arson and violence.

Milkie uncovers corruption reaching right to the top.

Starring Dennis Waterman.

Nigel Baldwin's taut political thriller serial.

Milkie ... Dennis Waterman

Teller - Ray Smith

Beth - Bethan Jones

Angela - Tara Dominick

Huw ... Richard Elfyn

Pauline ... Eluned Jones

Sharon ... Emma Gregory

Phone Man ... Terry Dauncey

Rushton ... Timothy Bateson

Rhys ... Terry Victor

Music by Laurie Scott Baker.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1990.

It's not just terrorism, arson and violence. Milkie finds corruption that goes to the top.

04Trouble Runs Deep1990120620180302 (BBC7)
20180303 (BBC7)
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20211202 (BBC7)
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In seeking the killers, Milkie is drawn deeper into trouble - with the Establishment.

Starring Dennis Waterman.

Nigel Baldwin's taut political thriller serial.

Milkie ... Dennis Waterman

The Teller.... Ray Smith

Beth... Bethan Jones

Special Branch Man ... Michael Povey

Special Branch Man ... Chris Durnall

Special Branch Man.... Terry Dauncey

Pauline - Eluned Jones

Angela... Tara Dominick

Huw ... Richard Elfyn

Music by Laurie Scott Baker.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1990.

Milkie and Beth search for the killers.

05Much Knowledge1990121320180305 (BBC7)
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As Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes - can he deal with consequences?

Starring Dennis Waterman.

Nigel Baldwin's taut political thriller serial.

Milkie ... Dennis Waterman

The Teller ... Ray Smith

Beth ... Bethan Jones

Angela ... Tara Dominick

Huw ... Richard Elfyn

Sharon ... Emma Gregory

Pauline ... Eluned Jones

Laura ... Richards

Music by Laurie Scott Baker.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1990.

Milkie tries to find out how far the political corruption goes.

06 LASTThe Danger Of Exposure1990122020180306 (BBC7)
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20230227 (BBC7)
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Milkie discovers exposing guilt is dangerous - when the powerful are rotten and the idealists are liars.

Starring Dennis Waterman.

Conclusion of Nigel Baldwin's taut political thriller.

Milkie ... Dennis Waterman

The Teller ... Ray Smith

Beth ... Bethan Jones

Huw ... Richard Elfyn

Pauline ... Eluned Jones

Gordon ... Michael Povey

Rhys ... Terry Victor

Sian ... Sian Summers

Dewi ... Robert David

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 1990.

Exposing guilt is dangerous when the powerful are rotten and idealists are liars.