Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | True American Lawman | 20150303 | Elmore Leonard's enthralling criminal odyssey is set against the dusty, sun-kissed backdrop of Oklahoma and Kansas during America's Great Depression. Carl Webster is a rising star in the US Marshals Service, one of the elite man-hunters currently chasing the likes of Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, and Pretty Boy Floyd across America's Depression-ravaged heartland. Meanwhile, Jack Belmont, the wayward son of an oil millionaire, wants to be public enemy number one. The lives of the cop and robber criss-cross repeatedly before finally confronting in an inevitable showdown. Starring Luke Norris and Adam Gillen. Dramatised in four parts by Katie Hims. Carl Webster - Luke Norris Jack Belmont - Adam Gillen Louly Brown - Samantha Dakin Tony Antonelli - Nathan Osgood Virgil Webster - David Acton Heidi Dilworth - Bettrys Jones Emmet Long - Shaun Mason Marshal Bob McMahon - Ian Conningham Oris Belmont - John Chancer Doris Belmont - Elaine Claxton Norm Dilworth - Paul Heath Nancy Polis - Roslyn Hill Crystal Lee Davidson - Hannah Genesius Mr Deering - Michael Bertenshaw Director: Sasha Yevtushenko First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015. Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s. Dramatic adaptation of Elmore Leonard's crime novel, set during America's Great Depression |
| 02 | Shoot-out At Bald Mountain | 20150310 | Louly Brown tells of how her letters to Pretty Boy Floyd in prison led to her stealing her step-father's car and running away from home with a bank robber, before meeting the handsome Deputy Marshal Carl Webster at a fatal motel shoot-out. Meanwhile, Jack Belmont's illegal moonshine operation is threatened when his roadhouse is attacked by members of the Klan. Elmore Leonard's enthralling criminal odyssey is set against the dusty, sepia-toned backdrop of Oklahoma and Kansas during America's Great Depression. Starring Samantha Dakin and Adam Gillen. Dramatised by Katie Hims. Jack Belmont ....... Adam Gillen Louly Brown - Samantha Dakin Tony Antonelli - Nathan Osgood Carl Webster - Luke Norris Joe Young - Joe Jameson Norm Dilworth - Paul Heath Pretty Boy Flloyd - Shaun Mason Virgil Webster - David Acton Heidi Dilworth - Bettrys Jones Nestor Lott - Ian Conningham Sylvia Hagenlocker - Elaine Claxton Filling Station Woman - Jane Slavin Director: Sasha Yevtushenko First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015. Louly reveals how she ran away with a bank robber before meeting a handsome US marshal. Dramatic adaptation of Elmore Leonard's crime novel, set during America's Great Depression |
| 03 | Teddy's On 18th And Central | 20150317 | Fed up with waiting for Deputy Marshal Carl Webster to take her dancing, Louly has gone to Kansas City to make a fresh start, with a new job and new name. She arrives at the same time as Jack Belmont, who's fled Tulsa after shooting his partner and now plans to start robbing banks. Both soon come to the attention of local crime boss Teddy Ritz and it's not long before Carl has to bail them all out of trouble. Elmore Leonard's enthralling criminal odyssey is set against the dusty, sun-kissed backdrop of Oklahoma and Kansas during America's Great Depression. Starring Samantha Dakin and Lucian Msamati. Dramatised by Katie Hims. Louly Brown - Samantha Dakin Tony Antonelli - Nathan Osgood Carl Webster - Luke Norris Jack Belmont - Adam Gillen Teddy Ritz - Lucian Msamati Heidi Dilworth - Bettrys Jones Lou Tessa - Shaun Mason Bank Guard - David Acton Bank Teller - Hannah Genesius Bank Manager - Ian Conningham Hotshot - Paul Heath Director: Sasha Yevtushenko First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015. Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name. Dramatic adaptation of Elmore Leonard's crime novel, set during America's Great Depression |
| 04 | Public Enemy Number 1 | 20150324 | As far as Jack Belmont sees it, the only thing standing between him and realising his dream of becoming America's most wanted criminal is Deputy Marshal Carl Webster. A chance encounter in prison enables Jack to formulate a plan that will put an end to his nemesis once and for all. Conclusion of Elmore Leonard's enthralling criminal odyssey set against the dusty, sun-kissed backdrop of Oklahoma and Kansas during America's Great Depression. Starring Adam Gillen and Luke Norris. Dramatised by Katie Hims. Tony Antonelli - Nathan Osgood Jack Belmont - Adam Gillen Carl Webster - Luke Norris Louly Brown - Samantha Dakin Oris Belmont - John Chancer Nancy Polis - Roslyn Hill Cecil Guyton - Ian Conningham Virgil Webster - David Acton Walter - Shaun Mason Cell Mate - Paul Heath Director: Sasha Yevtushenko First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in March 2015. Elmore Leonard's epic tale of cops and robbers in the 1930s. Dramatic adaptation of Elmore Leonard's crime novel, set during America's Great Depression |