Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Remembrance Of Things Past | 19911107 | 20120804 (BBC7) 20140303 (BBC7) 20140304 (BBC7) 20171212 (BBC7) 20171213 (BBC7) 20200124 (BBC7) 20200125 (BBC7) 20220311 (BBC7) 20220312 (BBC7) 20240904 (BBC7) 20240905 (BBC7) | Chicago private eye, VI Warshawski, is not happy to be asked for help by her Aunt Rosa who hates her - and the feeling's mutual. With Martin Shaw. Dramatised in six parts by Michelene Wandor. Albert - William Hootkins Rosa - Eileen Way Father Carroll - Don Fellows Father Pelly - Colin Stinton Father Jablonski - Peter Penry-Jones Sara Paretsky created one of the most popular female sleuths in modern crime fiction. Her heroine, VI Warshawski, is a strong female character in a male-dominated world. VI is comfortable packing heat and trailing nasty suspects but she never loses touch with her basic femininity. Paretsky says of her Warshawski: 'I was troubled by the way women were portrayed, [in detective fiction] they always seemed either evil or powerless. I thought it was time for a tough, smart, likeable female private investigator'. Kathleen Turner also starred in the same role in the 1991 film 'VI Warshawski'. Warshawski's aunt Rosa wants help, but they hate each other. Stars Kathleen Turner. The Chicago private eye's Aunt Rosa wants help, but they hate each other. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. |
| 02 | Forging Ahead | 19911114 | 20120811 (BBC7) 20140304 (BBC7) 20140305 (BBC7) 20171213 (BBC7) 20171214 (BBC7) 20200127 (BBC7) 20200128 (BBC7) 20220314 (BBC7) 20220315 (BBC7) 20240905 (BBC7) 20240906 (BBC7) | Cousin Albert has called private eye, VI Warshawski off the investigation into the forged securities at the Priory. But she doesn't give up so easily... Dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Albert - William Hootkins Rosa - Eileen Way Father Carroll - Don Fellows Uncle Stefan - Maurice Denham Lotty Herschel - Miriam Karlin O'Faolin - John Bennett Agnes Paciorek - Lorelei King Murray Ryerson - Kerry Shale Sal - Adjoa Andoh Derek Hatfield - Andrew Wincott Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Starring Kathleen Turner. Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Kathleen Turner stars as the Chicago PI. With Martin Shaw. Cousin Albert has called private eye VI Warshawski off the investigation into the forged securities at the Priory. Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Stars Kathleen Turner. Despite threats of violence, the investigation goes on. Stars Kathleen Turner as the Chicago PI. With Martin Shaw. From 1991. |
| 03 | Acid Test | 19911121 | 20120818 (BBC7) 20140305 (BBC7) 20140306 (BBC7) 20171214 (BBC7) 20171215 (BBC7) 20200128 (BBC7) 20200129 (BBC7) 20220315 (BBC7) 20220316 (BBC7) 20240906 (BBC7) 20240907 (BBC7) | VI Warshawski's best friend, Agnes Paciorek, has been murdered. Is there a connection with her investigation at the Priory and the anonymous phone calls? Dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Lotty Herschel - Miriam Karlin Bobby Mallory - William Hootkins O'Faolin - John Bennett Alicia - Lorelei King Mrs Paciorek - Helen Horton Father Pelly - Colin Stinton Phil - Stuart Milligan Murray Ryerson - Kerry Shale Regina - Adjoa Andoh Dr Paciorek - Norman Jones Phyllis Lording - Theresa Streatfield The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined. The death of a close friend makes private investigator VI Warshawski more determined. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. |
| 04 | The Fire Next Time | 19911128 | 20120825 (BBC7) 20140306 (BBC7) 20140307 (BBC7) 20171215 (BBC7) 20171216 (BBC7) 20200129 (BBC7) 20200130 (BBC7) 20220316 (BBC7) 20220317 (BBC7) 20240909 (BBC7) 20240910 (BBC7) | The private eye is convinced Agnes's murder is linked to a covert takeover bid for Ajax insurance. But can she prove it? Dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Father Carroll - Don Fellows Rosa - Eileen Way Barbara Paciorek - Lorelei King Mrs Paciorek - Helen Horton Bobby Mallory - William Hootkins O'Faolin - John Bennett Murray Ryerson - Kerry Shale Father Pelly - Colin Stinton Father Jablonski - Peter Penry-Jones Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski. Hired and fired by Aunt Rosa, dark dealings dismay private investigator VI Warshawski. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. |
| 05 | Dinner Date | 19911205 | 20120901 (BBC7) 20140307 (BBC7) 20140308 (BBC7) 20171218 (BBC7) 20171219 (BBC7) 20200130 (BBC7) 20200131 (BBC7) 20220317 (BBC7) 20220318 (BBC7) 20240910 (BBC7) 20240911 (BBC7) | First an acid attack, then her flat burns down. Seems like the anonymous menacing phone caller will go to any lengths to get VI Warshawski to quit her investigations. Dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Uncle Stefan - Maurice Denham Lotty Herschel - Miriam Karlin O'Faolin - John Bennett Father Carroll - Don Fellows Barbara Paciorek - Lorelei King Bobby Mallory - William Hootkins Murray Ryerson - Kerry Shale Rosa - Eileen Way Sal - Adjoa Andoh Derek Hatfield - Andrew Wincott First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991. The private eye narrowly escapes with her life as the anonymous phone threats continue. With anonymous phone threats, private eye VI Warshawski narrowly escapes with her life. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. Seems like: the anonymous menacing phone caller will go to any lengths to get VI Warshawski to quit her investigations. |
| 06 | No One Is Lucky Forever | 19911212 | 20120908 (BBC7) 20140310 (BBC7) 20140311 (BBC7) 20171219 (BBC7) 20171220 (BBC7) 20200131 (BBC7) 20200201 (BBC7) 20220318 (BBC7) 20220319 (BBC7) 20240911 (BBC7) 20240912 (BBC7) | Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski must go undercover. Conclusion of Sara Paretsky's thriller about a feisty Chicago private investigator. Dramatised by Michelene Wandor. Uncle Stefan - Maurice Denham O'Faolin - John Bennett Lotty Herschel - Miriam Karlin Mrs Paciorek - Helen Horton Father Carroll - Don Fellows Walter Novick - Colin McFarlane Murray Ryerson - Kerry Shale Rosa - Eileen Way Father Pelly - Colin Stinton Dr Paciorek - Norman Jones First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in November 1991. Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover. Battling to finally confront her attacker, private eye VI Warshawski goes undercover. Stars Kathleen Turner and Martin Shaw. |