Episodes
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Happy Land | 19990726 | David Ashton's Victorian detective story is based on the memoirs of a real-life Edinburgh policeman - the imposing and tenacious Inspector James McLevy. The death of an evangelical preacher leads McLevy to the `Happy Land,' a den of iniquity ruled over by a veritable queen of crime. With Brian Cox, Phyllis Logan, John Paul Hurley and Eliza Langland. Director Patrick Rayner | ||
Meet James Mclevy | 20161008 | 20180624 (R4) | How it all began - a remake of the first episode of the Victorian detective drama featuring Inspector James McLevy - which first aired on Radio 4 in 1999. Written by David Ashton. Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond The death of a bank manager from a heart attack might have seemed straightforward enough - except he was found dead and naked in the Water of Leith. When it's revealed that the man was last seen trying to 'save' girls in a brothel run by Jean Brash, McLevy's suspicions are aroused. Assisted by Constable Mulholland, newly arrived from Ireland, McLevy investigates. BBC Scotland A new series of McLevy begins on R4 on Monday. A remake of the first episode of the Victorian detective drama from 1999. | |
02 | The Trophy Club | 20001228 | 20040419 (BBC7) 20040420 (BBC7) 20050111 (BBC7) 20100913 (BBC7) 20100914 (BBC7) 20111231 (BBC7) 20120101 (BBC7) 20140528 (BBC7) 20140529 (BBC7) 20240123 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) 20040419 20040420 20050110 20051122 20051123 20060519 20060520 20071102 20071103 20080707 20080708 20090402 20090403 20100913 20100914 20111231 20120101 20140528 20140529 | Blocked in his efforts to solve the murder of a prostitute, McLevy unwisely decides to bend the rules, with bitter consequences. Blocked in his efforts to solve the murder of a prostitute, McLevy bends the rules. Blocked in his efforts to solve a prostitute's murder, the detective bends the rules with bitter consequences. With BRIAN COX. A four-part series of detective stories set in Victorian Edinburgh, and starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Blocked at every turn in his efforts to solve the cruel murder of a young prostitute, and convinced that the killer is from the highest level of Edinburgh society, McLevy unwisely decides to bend the rules - with bitter consequences. Insp McLevy............... Brian Cox Jean.................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland...................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Hallard........................... Steven Atholl Lt Roach........................David Ashton Dingwall........................ Tom Smith Dr Jarvis..........................David McKail Biddy............................... Eliza Langland Sheriff............................. David Bannerman Written by David Ashton. Director Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000. The Edinburgh detective bends the rules with bitter consequences. Blocked in his efforts to solve a prostitute's murder, the detective bends the rules with bitter consequences. Stars Brian Cox. SynopsisBlocked in his efforts to solve the murder of a prostitute, McLevy unwisely decides to bend the rules with bitter consequences. Blocked in his efforts to solve the murder of a prostitute, McLevy unwisely decides to bend the rules. Episode 2 of 4. Blocked in his efforts to solve the murder of a prostitute, McLevy unwisely decides to bend the rules, with bitter consequences. Episode 2 of 4. Blocked in his efforts to solve the murder of a prostitute, McLevy decides to bend the rules, with bitter consequences. Episode 2 of 4. Blocked in his efforts to solve the murder of a prostitute, McLevy unwisely decides to bend the rules with bitter consequences. Episode 2 of 4. |
03 | The Second Shadow | 20010104 | 20040420 (BBC7) 20040421 (BBC7) 20100914 (BBC7) 20100915 (BBC7) 20120107 (BBC7) 20120108 (BBC7) 20140529 (BBC7) 20140530 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7) 20040420 20040421 20050111 20050112 20051123 20051124 20060522 20060523 20071105 20071106 20080708 20080709 20090403 20090404 20100914 20100915 20120107 20120108 20140529 20140530 | The Edinburgh detective must secure some rapid counterfeiter convictions. The Edinburgh detective must secure some rapid counterfeiter convictions, but he's distracted by a woman. Starring BRIAN COX. ~Mclevy is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. But his mind is more on the deliciously immoral Jean Brash. A four-part series of stories featuring DAVID ASHTON's Victorian detective based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. Counterfeiters are at work in the city, and McLevy is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. With BRIAN COX, SIOBHAN REDMOND, Michael Perceval-Maxwell and JOHN MCGLYNN. Directed by PATRICK RAYNER. The detective must secure some rapid convictions, but he's distracted by a woman. Counterfeiters are at work in the city, and McLevy is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. But his mind is more on the deliciously immoral Jean Brash - surely McLevy isn't becoming jealous of the male company she keeps? Insp McLevy............... Brian Cox Jean.................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland...................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Jem.................................John McGlynn Lt Roach........................David Ashton Granny Campbell.......Colette O'Neil Jessie.............................. Tracy Wiles Dewar.............................Kenny Blyth Barbara...........................Carolyn Bonnyman Written by David Ashton Director Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000. The Edinburgh detective is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. Stars Brian Cox. The Edinburgh detective must secure some rapid counterfeiter convictions, but he's distracted by a woman. Stars Brian Cox. McLevy is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. But his mind is more on the deliciously immoral Jean Brash. McLevy is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. But his mind is more on the deliciously immoral Jean Brash. Episode 3 of 4. ~Mclevy is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. But his mind is more on the deliciously immoral Jean Brash. ~Mclevy is under pressure to secure rapid convictions. But his mind is more on the deliciously immoral Jean Brash. Episode 3 of 4. |
04 LAST | The Burning Question | 20010111 | 20040421 (BBC7) 20040422 (BBC7) 20090406 (BBC7) 20090407 (BBC7) 20100915 (BBC7) 20100916 (BBC7) 20120114 (BBC7) 20120115 (BBC7) 20140530 (BBC7) 20140531 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) 20040421 20040422 20050112 20050113 20051124 20051125 20060523 20060524 20071106 20071107 20080709 20080710 20100915 20100916 20120114 20120115 20140530 20140531 | An unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Stars BRIAN COX. An unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Time is running out for the Edinburgh detective. Time is running out for McLevy, with an unsolved murder bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Time is running out for McLevy, an unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. A four-part series of stories featuring DAVID ASHTON's Victorian detective based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. An unsolved murder brings vigilantes onto the streets, causing difficulties for Jean Brash's house of ill-repute. With BRIAN COX, SIOBHAN REDMOND, Michael Perceval-Maxwell and FORBES MASSON. Directed by PATRICK RAYNER. An unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Time is running out. The conclusion of David Ashton 's four-part detective story, set in Victorian Edinburgh. An unsolved murder brings vigilantes on to the streets, and Jean's house of ill repute is a particular target for the Citizen Volunteer Force. Time is running out for McLevy - unless he finds the killer, mob rule will triumph and the law will be mocked. Insp McLevy............... Brian Cox Jean.................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland...................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Rev Caskie.................... Forbes Masson Tommy............................. Uam Brennan Lt Roach..........................David Ashton Jessie................................ Tracy Wiles Miss Carlisle...................Kananu Kirlml Written by David Ashton Director Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000. Episode 4 of 4. Time is running out for McLevy; an unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. |
01 | For Unto Us | 20001221 | 20040416 (BBC7) 20040417 (BBC7) 20100910 (BBC7) 20100911 (BBC7) 20111224 (BBC7) 20111225 (BBC7) 20140527 (BBC7) 20140528 (BBC7) 20240122 (BBC7) 20240123 (BBC7) 20050107 20050108 20051121 20051122 20060518 20060519 20071101 20071102 20080704 20080705 20090401 20090402 20100910 20100911 20111224 20111225 20140527 20140528 | The Edinburgh sleuth hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar. Detective McLevy walks the streets of Victorian Edinburgh solving crime. This time ghosts make an appearance. It may be Christmas, but the principle of goodwill seems not to apply to the criminal fraternity of Leith. The Edinburgh Inspector hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar. BRIAN COX stars as David Ashton's sleuth. It is Christmas, but McLevy doubts that peace on earth and goodwill to all men will apply among the criminal fraternity of Leith. Sure enough, as snow falls on the cobbled streets, the Inspector and Constable Mulholland find themselves on the icy trail of an ingenious cat burglar. A four-part detective story by David Ashton, set in Victorian Edinburgh. Insp McLevy............... Brian Cox Jean.................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland...................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Maguire.........................Stuart McQuarrie Bell...................................Kenny Blyth Lt Roach........................David Ashton Jessie..............................Tracy Wiles Sarah..............................Colette O'Neill Duval.............................David Bannerman Director Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2000. A four-part detective story set in Victorian Edinburgh. Stars Brian Cox. The Edinburgh Inspector hits the Victorian streets to trace an ingenious cat-burglar. Brian Cox stars as David Ashton's sleuth. The Edinburgh sleuth hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar. Brian Cox stars as Inspector McLevy. Detective McLevy walks the streets of Victorian Edinburgh solving crime. This time ghosts make an appearance. Episode 1 of 4. The Edinburgh sleuth hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar. Brian Cox stars as Inspector McLevy. Episode 1 of 4. SynopsisStarring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. A four-part case for David Ashton's sleuth - solving crimes on the streets of Victorian Edinburgh. Inspector McLevy ....... Brian Cox Jean ....... Siobhan Redmond Mulholland ....... Michael Perceval-Maxwell Maguire ....... Stuart McQuarrie Bell ....... Kenny Blyth Lieutenant Roach ....... David Ashton Jessie ....... Tracy Wiles Sarah ....... Colette O'Neill Duval ....... David Bannerman First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2000. An ingenious cat-burglar hits the streets of Victorian Edinburgh. Starring Brian Cox. |
01 | A Good Walk Spoilt | 20020619 | 20040422 (BBC7) 20040423 (BBC7) 20090408 (BBC7) 20100916 (BBC7) 20100917 (BBC7) 20120121 (BBC7) 20120122 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) 20240127 (BBC7) 20040422 20040423 20050113 20050114 20051125 20051126 20060524 20060525 20070112 20070113 20071107 20071108 20080710 20080711 20100916 20100917 20120121 20120122 | After a murder on the links, McLevy contemplates a game of golf with desperate stakes. Detective McLevy walks the streets of Victorian Edinburgh solving crime. This time ghosts make an appearance. A body is found on Leith Links on the eve of a major golf championship. But McLevy is no fan of the Royal and Ancient Game, and soon finds himself deep in the rough... But McLevy is no fan of the Royal and Ancient Game. After a murder on the links, the Victorian detective contemplates a game of golf with desperate stakes. Starring BRIAN COX. After a murder on the links, the McLevy contemplates a game of golf with desperate stakes. But Inspector McLevy is no fan of the Royal and Ancient Game, and soon finds himself deep in the rough. Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. A four-part detective story by David Ashton, set in Victorian Edinburgh. Mistress Jean Brash - Slobhan Redmond Lieutenant Roach - David Ashton Jessie - Tracy Wiles Rab - John Bett Pastor Nesbit - David McKall Sarah - Carolyn Bonnyman Tarn - David Bannerman Director Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002. After a murder on the golf links, the detective finds himself deep in the rough. After a murder on the golf links, McLevy soon finds himself deep in the rough. Brian Cox stars as David Ashton's sleuth. A body is found on Leith Links on the eve of a major golf championship. But McLevy is no fan of the Royal and Ancient Game. Detective McLevy walks the streets of Victorian Edinburgh solving crime. This time ghosts make an appearance. After a murder on the links, the Victorian detective contemplates a game of golf with desperate stakes. Starring Brian Cox. Episode 1 of 4. David Ashton's Victorian detective, based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Insp James McLevy. David Ashton's Victorian detective, based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. Episode 1 of 4. ~Mclevy contemplates spring, a murder on the links and a game of golf with desperate stakes. Episode 1 of 4. ~Mclevy contemplates spring, a murder on the links, and a game of golf with desperate stakes. Episode 1 of 4. |
02 | Wild Justice | 20020626 | 20040423 (BBC7) 20040424 (BBC7) 20051128 (BBC7) 20051129 (BBC7) 20090408 (BBC7) 20090409 (BBC7) 20100917 (BBC7) 20100918 (BBC7) 20120128 (BBC7) 20120129 (BBC7) 20240129 (BBC7) 20240130 (BBC7) 20040423 20040424 20050114 20050115 20060525 20060526 20070115 20070116 20071108 20071109 20080711 20080712 20100917 20100918 20120128 20120129 | Stretching out his bony hand towards him, a ghost from the past returns to haunt McLevy. ~Mclevy is haunted by a ghost from his past, a spectre who stretches his bony hand towards him, hungry for revenge. ~Mclevy is haunted by a ghost from his past, a criminal spectre who stretches his bony hand towards him, hungry for revenge. ~Mclevy bends the rules in his efforts to solve the murder of a young prostitute. Stretching out a bony hand towards him, a ghost from the past returns. Stretching out a bony hand towards him, a ghost from the past returns to haunt the Victorian detective. Starring BRIAN COX. Stretching out his bony hand towards him, a ghost from the past returns to haunt the Victorian detective. ~Mclevy is haunted by a ghost from his past, hungry for revenge. Stretching out a bony hand towards him - a ghost from the past returns to haunt the Edinburgh detective. ~Mclevy's nemesis, Bawdy housekeeper Jean Brash, receives a midnight visit from someone she thought was dead Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. A four-part detective story by David Ashton, set in Victorian Edinburgh. ~Mclevy - Brian Cox Mistress Jean Brash - Slobhan Redmond Lieutenant Roach - David Ashton Alan Grant - David Robb The Countess - Maureen Beattie Emily - Jayne McKenna Preger - Malcom Rennie Danny Sims - John Stahl Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002. Stretching out a bony hand towards him - a ghost from the past returns to haunt the Edinburgh detective. Stars Brian Cox. Stretching out his bony hand towards him, a ghost from the past returns to haunt the Victorian detective. Starring Brian Cox. David Ashton's Victorian detective, based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. Stretching out his bony hand towards him, a ghost from the past returns to haunt the Victorian detective. Starring Brian Cox. Episode 2 of 4. McLevy is haunted by a ghost from his past, a spectre who stretches his bony hand towards him, hungry for revenge. Episode 2 of 4. McLevy is haunted by a ghost from his past, a criminal spectre who stretches his bony hand towards him, hungry for revenge. Episode 2 of 4. ~Mclevy is haunted by a ghost from his past, a criminal spectre who stretches his bony hand towards him, hungry for revenge. Episode 2 of 4. ~Mclevy is haunted by a ghost from his past, a spectre who stretches his bony hand towards him, hungry for revenge. Episode 2 of 4. |
03 | The Wild Spark | 20020703 | 20040426 (BBC7) 20040427 (BBC7) 20050118 (BBC7) 20051129 (BBC7) 20051130 (BBC7) 20090409 (BBC7) 20090410 (BBC7) 20100920 (BBC7) 20100921 (BBC7) 20120204 (BBC7) 20120205 (BBC7) 20240130 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) 20050117 20060526 20060527 20070116 20070117 20071109 20071110 20080714 20080715 20100920 20100921 20120204 20120205 | When a tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate When an Edinburgh tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate. Starring Brian Cox. WWhen a tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate Constable Mulholland is in pursuit of Emily, while McLevy investigates a tobacco warehouse that's gone up in smoke. Constable Mulholland is in pursuit of Emily, while McLevy investigates a tobacco warehouse that has gone up in smoke. Constable Mulholland is in pursuit of the fair Emily, while McLevy investigates a tobacco warehouse that has gone up in smoke. Constable Mulholland is in pursuit of the fair Emily and McLevy has a warehouse of tobacco gone mysteriously up in smoke. ~Mclevy deals with a warehouse of tobacco that has mysteriously gone up in smoke, and Constable Mulholland pursues the fair Emily. A tobacco warehouse has mysteriously gone up in smoke. Constable Mulholland is in lovelorn pursuit of the fair Emily, Jean Brash is battling with the malevolent madame of a rival bawdy house, and McLevy has a warehouse of tobacco gone mysteriously up in smoke. A man and a woman appear to be doing something in private, fearing detection. Something in the dark, which requires candles - and lots of oil. Arson, perhaps? Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. A four-part detective story by David Ashton, set in Victorian Edinburgh. ~Mclevy - Brian Cox Mistress Jean Brash - Slobhan Redmond Lieutenant Roach - David Ashton The Countess - Maureen Beattie Seeley - Tom Smith Alec Dudgeon - Jamie Newall Emily - Jayne McKenna Jesse - Tracy Wiles Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002. When an Edinburgh tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian sleuth investigates. When an Edinburgh tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate. Stars Brian Cox. When a tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate. Starring Brian Cox. Constable Mulholland is in pursuit of the fair Emily, while McLevy investigates a tobacco warehouse that has gone up in smoke. Episode 3 of 4. When a tobacco warehouse goes up in smoke, the Victorian detective sets out to investigate. Starring Brian Cox. Episode 3 of 4. Constable Mulholland is in pursuit of Emily, while McLevy investigates a tobacco warehouse that has gone up in smoke. Episode 3 of 4. Constable Mulholland is in pursuit of Emily, while McLevy investigates a tobacco warehouse that's gone up in smoke. Episode 3 of 4. |
04 LAST | Stab In The Back | 20020710 | 20040427 (BBC7) 20040428 (BBC7) 20051130 (BBC7) 20051201 (BBC7) 20090410 (BBC7) 20090411 (BBC7) 20100921 (BBC7) 20100922 (BBC7) 20120211 (BBC7) 20120212 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7) 20050118 20050119 20060529 20060530 20070117 20070118 20071112 20071113 20080715 20080716 20100921 20100922 20120211 20120212 | McLevy faces a desperate race against time, as a hired killer roams Leith's dark alleys. The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time, as a hired killer roams Leith's dark alleys. Has McLevy finally nailed the Countess? What will happen to Jean Brash? Tragedy is on the cards in the conclusion of this case. Has McLevy nailed the Countess? ~Mclevy thinks he may have nailed the Countess once and for all. A desperate race against time for McLevy and Constable Mulholland, as a hired killer roams the dark wynds and back alleys of Leith, knife at the ready The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time, as a hired killer roams Leith's dark alleys. Starring BRIAN COX. Has McLevy finally nailed the Countess? What will happen to Jean Brash? Tragedy is on the cards. ~Mclevy faces a desperate race against time, as a hired killer roams Leith's dark alleys. The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time - as a hired killer prowls Leith's dark alleys. The Countess hires a villain, Binney, to undertake some 'dirty work' in her battle with Jean Brash. Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. A four-part detective story by David Ashton, set in Victorian Edinburgh. ~Mclevy - Brian Cox Mistress Jean Brash - Slobhan Redmond Lieutenant Roach - David Ashton The Countess - Maureen Beattie Logan Galloway - Tom Smith Jesse - Tracy Wiles Ellen - Sandra Clark Cab Driver - Jamie Newall Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2002. A race against time for he Victorian sleuth, as a hired killer prowls Leith's alleys. The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time - as a hired killer prowls Leith's dark alleys. Stars Brian Cox. Has McLevy finally nailed the Countess? What will happen to Jean Brash? Tragedy is on the cards in the last episode of series two. Has McLevy nailed the Countess? What will happen to Jean Brash? Tragedy is on the cards in the conclusion of this case. Episode 4 of 4. Has McLevy finally nailed the Countess? What will happen to Jean Brash? Tragedy is on the cards. Episode 4 of 4. Has McLevy finally nailed the Countess? What will happen to Jean Brash? Tragedy is on the cards in the conclusion of this case. Episode 4 of 4. The Victorian detective faces a desperate race against time, as a hired killer roams Leith's dark alleys. Starring Brian Cox. Episode 4 of 4. Another case for David Ashton's sleuth - solving crimes on the streets of Victorian Edinburgh. Mistress Jean Brash - Siobhan Redmond A race against time for the Victorian sleuth, as a hired killer prowls Leith's alleys. |
01 | Behind The Curtain | 20031201 | 20051201 (BBC7) 20051202 (BBC7) 20120714 (BBC7) 20120715 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) 20060530 20060531 20070118 20070119 20071113 20071114 20080716 20080717 20090629 20090630 20120714 20120715 | When a theatrical first lady receives a chilling death threat, the Victorian detective investigates. Starring BRIAN COX. When a theatrical first lady receives a chilling death threat, the detective investigates. Series of stories about David Ashton's Victorian detective based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. A chilling death threat is found pinned to the wall of Belle's dressing room at the Parade Theatre, Leith. Does the person responsible have a grudge against the actress - or theatre in general? ~Mclevy...............Brian Cox Jean.....................Siobhan Redmond Belle....................Gabriel Quigley Toby....................Alan Cox Sir Edward....... Struan Rodger Roach.................David Ashton Michael.............Perceval Maxwell Hannah.............Colette O'Neil Dan....................Simon Donaldson Ellen...................Clare McCarron Directed by Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2003. A sinister letter is found in a leading lady's dressing room at the theatre. When a theatrical first lady receives a chilling death threat, the Victorian detective investigates. Starring BRIAN COX. Episode 1 of 4. New series of stories about DAVID ASHTON's Victorian detective. Based on real-life policeman James McLevy. Episode 1 of 4. Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Start of another four-part series of David Ashton's acclaimed sleuth - solving crimes on the streets of Victorian Edinburgh. Mistress Jean Brash - Siobhan Redmond Belle - Gabriel Quigley Toby - Alan Cox Sir Edward - Struan Rodger Michael - Perceval Maxwell Hannah - Colette O'Neil Dan - Simon Donaldson Ellen - Clare McCarron Director: Patrick Rayner A sinister letter is found in a leading lady's dressing room at a theatre. |
02 | A Voice From The Grave | 20031208 | 20051202 (BBC7) 20051203 (BBC7) 20120721 (BBC7) 20120722 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) 20240203 (BBC7) 20060531 20060601 20070119 20070120 20071114 20071115 20080717 20080718 20090630 20090701 20120721 20120722 | Summertime, a mystery lover, naughty photos and a nasty murder. McLevy is feeling the heat Summertime, a mystery lover, naughty photos and a nasty murder. The Victorian detective is feeling the heat. With BRIAN COX. Scorching sunshine, a brutal murder, a flood of naughty photographs, and Jean Brash walking out with a mystery lover. ~Mclevy is feeling the heat. David Ashton's acclaimed detective stories set in Victorian Edinburgh, based on real-life policeman James McLevy. Summertime in the streets of Leith and it's not just the high temperatures which are bothering McLevy - there's a mystery lover for Jean Brash, some naughty photos - and a nasty murder to solve. ~Mclevy........................Brian Cox Jean.............................Siobhan Redmond Lewis...........................Forbes Masson Jeremiah....................Sean Scanlon Mulholland...............Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach..........................David Ashton Hannah.......................Colette O'Neil Millar...........................Tom Smith Mrs Creighton..........Sandra Clark Weir..............................Robert McIntosh Directed by Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2003. It's summer and the Victorian detective is feeling the heat tackling a nasty murder. Summertime, a mystery lover, naughty photos, and a nasty murder. The Victorian detective feels the heat. Starring Brian Cox. Detective story based on real-life policeman Inspector McLevy. In this episode, he investigates the murder of a butcher's wife. Episode 2 of 4. Scorching sunshine, a murder, naughty photos and a mystery lover. The Victorian detective feels the heat. Starring Brian Cox. Episode 2 of 4. Detective story based on real-life policeman Inspector McLevy. In this episode, he probes the murder of a butcher's wife. Episode 2 of 4. Detective tale based on real-life policeman Inspector McLevy. In this episode, he probes the murder of a butcher's wife. Episode 2 of 4. Detective story. Inspector McLevy investigates the murder of a butcher's wife. Episode 2 of 4. |
03 | The Dark Shadow | 20031215 | 20120729 (BBC7) 20240205 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) 20051205 20051206 20060601 20060602 20070122 20070123 20071115 20071116 20080718 20080719 20090701 20090702 20120728 20120729 | A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within the detective's grasp. Starring Brian Cox A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within the detective's grasp, but a white witch prophesises doom. A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within the detective's grasp, but a white witch prophesises doom. Starring Brian Cox. A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within McLevy's grasp. But then a white witch prophesies doom. Episode 3 of 4. A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within the detective's grasp, but a white witch prophesies doom. Starring Brian Cox. Episode 3 of 4. A jewel theft brings an infamous criminal within McLevy's grasp. But then a white witch prophesises doom. Episode 3 of 4. A blind young woman with the gift of second sight has warned of approaching doom. Out on a foggy night, Inspector McLevy starts to think of the future and the three fates before getting a case of missing jewels. Starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Another case for David Ashton's acclaimed sleuth - solving crimes on the streets of Victorian Edinburgh. Mistress Jean Brash - Siobhan Redmond Hannah - Colette O'Neil Mrs Selkirk - Stella Gonet Ogilvie - Jimmy Yuill Millar - Tom Smith Moira - Kananu Kirimi John - Robin Laing Grace - Frances Thorburn Director: Patrick Rayner First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2003. Missing jewels and a fortune teller challenge the Victorian Edinburgh detective. |
04 LAST | Servant Of The Crown | 20031222 | 20120805 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) 20051206 20051207 20060602 20060603 20070123 20070124 20071116 20071117 20080721 20080722 20090702 20090703 20120804 20120805 | With a royal visit due, McLevy joins Her Majesty's protection squad to find an assassin. With a royal visit due, the detective joins Her Majesty's protection squad to hunt down a deadly assassin. ~Mclevy and Mulholland join Her Majesty's protection squad in a desperate hunt for a deadly assassin. With a royal visit due, the detective joins Her Majesty's protection squad. Written by David Ashton. ~Mclevy keeps a young woman in hiding while the Rev Gideon searches anxiously for her. Jean Brash's life lies in the balance when she is poisoned by a mystery assailant. BBC Scotland. |
01 | A Piece Of Cake | 20060403 | 20090703 20090704 | The celebrated chef Pierre-Henri Escaffre is the toast of the city. Only McLevy is immune from gastronomic temptation. Which is just as well, since burglary and murder are about to make an appearance on the menu. A chef is the toast of the city, but the McLevy investigates when murder is on the menu. A famed chef is the toast of the city, but the Victorian detective investigates when murder is on the menu. Starring Brian Cox. |
02 | The Sea Change | 20060410 | 20090706 20090707 | The fair is in town, and the star attraction is undoubtedly the strange and beautiful Little Mermaid. Even McLevy is not immune to her watery charms, but he can't rid himself of the feeling that somewhere, somehow, misdeeds are afoot. The town fair's star attraction is a beautiful mermaid, but something fishy is going on. The town fair's star attraction is a beautiful mermaid, but the detective realises something fishy is going on. Stars Brian Cox. |
03 | Sins Of The Fathers | 20060417 | 20090708 | A runaway bridegroom and a vicious blackmailer bring double trouble for McLevy and deadly danger for Constable Mulholland. Meanwhile, over at Edinburgh's premier bawdy house, Jean Brash is about to receive a visitor who will turn her life upside down. A runaway bridegroom and a blackmailer spark trouble for the detective. Stars Brian Cox. A runaway bridegroom and a blackmailer spark trouble for the detective and danger for Constable Mulholland. Stars Brian Cox. |
04 LAST | The Devil's Disguise | 20060424 | 20090708 20090709 | Leith is facing an outbreak of street robbery, with wallets being plundered at razor-point. It is also Hallowe'en and as the Devil comes-a-calling, McLevy has to face one of the hardest decisions of his life. With an outbreak of street robbery at razor-point, the Devil comes a-calling for McLevy. With an outbreak of street robbery at razor-point, the Devil comes a-calling for the detective on Halloween. Stars Brian Cox. |
XMAS | Christmas Special | 20061225 | 20091219 (BBC7) 20101224 (BBC7) 20101225 (BBC7) 20211218 (BBC7) 20211219 (BBC7) 20101224 20101225 20211218 20211219 | Victorian detective James McLevy investigates a supernatural thief haunting the streets of Edinburgh. Stars Brian Cox. Victorian detective James McLevy investigates a supernatural thief haunting Edinburgh. A seasonal case for Victorian Edinburgh's most idiosyncratic policeman. McLevy is hardly a natural Yuletide reveller. So it comes as a relief to him to find that a supernatural thief is haunting the city. By David Ashton. Producer Patrick Rayner BRIAN COX stars in a special seasonal case for Victorian Edinburgh's most idiosyncratic policeman. ~Mclevy is hardly a natural Yuletide reveller. So as the good citizens prepare to make merry, it comes as a relief to the Inspector to find that a supernatural thief is haunting the city. Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Hannah....COLETTE O'NEIL Marcus Crowe....Matthew Pidgeon Donald McIver....ANDREW NEIL Margaret Beaton....Helen McAlpine Percy Bierce....STUART MCQUARRIE Simone....TRACY WILES Finlay Hodge....Robert McIntosh Lafferty....MARK BONNAR Daniel....Dominic Di Rollo Child....Anna McPhail. ~Mclevy is hardly a natural Yuletide reveller. So as the good citizens prepare to make merry, it comes as a relief to the good Inspector to find that a supernatural thief is haunting the city. Stars BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND DAVID ASHTON's special seasonal case for Victorian Edinburgh's most idiosyncratic policeman. McLevy - BRIAN COX Hannah - Colette O'Neil Marcus Crowe - Matthew Pidgeon Donald McIver - ANDREW NEIL Margaret Beaton - Helen McAlpine Percey Bierce - Stuart McQuarrie Simone - TRACY WILES Finlay Hodge - Robert McIntosh Lafferty - Mark Bonner Daniel - Dominic Di Rollo Child - Anna McPhail Producer: PATRICK RAYNER First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in December 2006. The Victorian detective probes a supernatural thief haunting the streets of Edinburgh. Cast: BRIAN COX stars ... McLevy with Siobhကn Redmond ... Jean Brash Michael Perceval-Maxwell ... Mulholland Colette O'Neil ...Hannah Matthew Pidgeon ..Marcus Crowe ANDREW NEIL ...Donald McIver Helen McAlpine ..Margaret Beaton Stuart McQuarrie ...Percey Bierce TRACY WILES ...Simone Robert McIntosh ...Finlay Hodge Mark Bonner ...Lafferty Dominic Di Rollo ...Daniel Written by DAVID ASHTON. Produced by PATRICK RAYNER. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2006. BRIAN COX stars as the Edinburgh sleuth solving crimes on the Victorian streets |
01 | To Keep Him Honest | 20090127 | 20091026 20091027 20090714 (R4) | The crowds are making for Leith Links, where the champion boxer Toff Richmond is taking on a local challenger. The purse is generous, the gamblers are plunging deep, the stall-holders are doing a roaring trade. Unfortunately, so is the criminal fraternity. With big bets on a champion boxing bout, the local crooks keep McLevy busy. With big bets on a champion boxing bout, the local crooks keep Edinburgh's Victorian detective a busy man. Stars Brian Cox. With big bets on a champion boxing bout, the local crooks keep Edinburgh's Victorian detective a busy man. Stars Brian Cox. |
02 | Picture Of Innocence | 20090203 | 20091028 20090721 (R4) | ~Mclevy probes a judge's murder, as his allegedly cheating wife claims her innocence. A high court judge is dead and suspicion falls on his wife. Her alleged adultery with a fashionable portrait painter suggests a strong motive for murder, but she protests her innocence and turns to McLevy for help. The Victorian detective probes a high court judge's murder, as his allegedly cheating wife claims her innocence. With Brian Cox. The Victorian detective probes a high court judge's murder, as his allegedly cheating wife claims her innocence. With Brian Cox. |
03 | The Chosen One | 20090210 | 20091028 20091029 20090728 (R4) | The Princess of the Occult' is an Edinburgh sell-out, but McLevy wonders if she's a fake. The Princess of the Occult' is an Edinburgh sell-out, but the Victorian detective wonders if she's a fraud. Stars Brian Cox. Marianna Eagle, the 'Princess of the Occult', is a sell-out at the Usher Hall. Do her powers transcend mortal understanding, or is she a fraud? McLevy takes his place in the stalls. The Princess of the Occult' is an Edinburgh sell-out, but the Victorian detective wonders if she's a fraud. Stars Brian Cox. |
04 LAST | The Reckoning | 20090217 | 20091029 20091030 20090804 (R4) | As Jean prepares for a wedding, someone wants revenge - but death stalks the detective. As Jean prepares for a wedding, someone wants revenge - but death stalks the detective as he investigates. Jean is busy with preparations for Hannah and Donald's wedding. But somewhere in the city someone is planning a terrible revenge, and death stalks McLevy's footsteps. As Jean prepares for a wedding, someone wants revenge - but death stalks the detective as he investigates. Stars Brian Cox. |
01 | A Bolt From The Blue | 20091221 | Series of stories about David Ashton's Victorian detective based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. The young gentlemen of the university's student clubs are competing to play the most audacious pranks on unsuspecting citizens. Just harmless youthful high spirits - until a body is found floating in Leith docks. ~Mclevy....Brian Cox Jean Brash....Siobhan Redmond Mulholland....Michael Perceval-maxwell Roach....David Ashton Hannah....Colette O'neil Carnegie....Ewen Bremner Benjamin....Sandy Grierson Alexander....Jim Webster-stewart Jessica....Jenny Hulse Boag....James Bryce Agnes....Carol Ann Crawford Directed by Patrick Rayner. The young gentlemen of the university's student clubs are competing to play the most audacious pranks on unsuspecting citizens. Just harmless youthful high spirits - until a body is found floating in Leith docks. Hannah - Colette O'Neil Carnegie - Ewen Bremner Benjamin - Sandy Grierson Alexander - Jim Webster-Stewart Jessica - Jenny Hulse Boag - James Bryce Agnes - Carol Ann Crawford | |
02 | End Of The Line | 20091228 | Series of stories about DAVID ASHTON's Victorian detective based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. Two ladies make an unusual discovery on Waverley station: the body of a drunken Italian aristocrat. What on earth was he doing on a late-night train from Newcastle? ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Hannah....Colette O'Neil Pettigrew....PAUL YOUNG Senga....WENDY SEAGER Margaret....MONICA GIBB Jennie....ELIZA LANGLAND Angus....JIMMY CHISHOLM Directed by PATRICK RAYNER. Two ladies discover the body of a drunken Italian aristocrat on Waverley station. Two ladies make an unusual discovery on Waverley station: the body of a drunken Italian aristocrat. What on earth was he doing on a late-night train from Newcastle? Hannah - Colette O'Neil Pettigrew - Paul Young Senga - Wendy Seager Margaret - Monica Gibb Jennie - Eliza Langland Angus - Jimmy Chisholm | |
03 | Jack O' Diamonds | 20100104 | Series of stories about David Ashton's Victorian detective based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. Jean Brash plans revenge on a sadistic client, but the malign Mr Caleb Grant has a finger in every criminal pie in Edinburgh and is not a man to cross lightly. ~Mclevy....Brian Cox Jean Brash....Siobhan Redmond Mulholland....Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach....David Ashton Hannah....Colette O'Neil Caleb Grant....Graham Crowden Donald McIver....Andrew Neil Jack Brennan....Robin Laing Nugent....Lewis Howden Mary Rintoul....Molly Innes Directed by Patrick Rayner. Jean Brash plans revenge on a sadistic client but Caleb Grant is not to be crossed lightly Hannah - Colette O'Neil Caleb Grant - Graham Crowden Donald McIver - Andrew Neil Jack Brennan - Robin Laing Nugent - Lewis Howden Mary Rintoul - Molly Innes | |
04 LAST | Queen Of Spades | 20100111 | The deadly battle with Caleb Grant has heartbreaking consequences for Jean Brash's household, and leads McLevy to a final reckoning on the windswept coast of Northumberland. ~Mclevy....Brian Cox Jean Brash....Siobhan Redmond Mulholland....Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach....David Ashton Hannah....Colette O'Neil Caleb Grant....Graham Crowden Donald McIver....Andrew Neil Aidan....James Anthony Pearson Patch Coltrane....Simon Donaldson Emma Fairchild....Joanna Tope Directed by Patrick Rayner. The battle with Caleb Grant has heartbreaking consequences for Jean Brash's household. Series of stories about David Ashton's Victorian detective based on real-life Edinburgh policeman Inspector James McLevy. Hannah - Colette O'Neil Caleb Grant - Graham Crowden Donald McIver - Andrew Neil Aidan - James Anthony Pearson Patch Coltrane - Simon Donaldson Emma Fairchild - Joanna Tope | |
01 | The Firebrand | 20110302 | 20150317 (R4) | Written by DAVID ASHTON. Episode one: The Firebrand. ~Mclevy investigates the kidnap of a women's rights campaigner. ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Hannah....COLETTE O'NEIL Seth Brady....JOHN KAZEK Mary....VICKI LIDDELLE Martha....IRENE ALLAN Inspector James McLevy investigates the kidnap of a women's rights campaigner. New series of Victorian detective mysteries starring BRIAN COX as Inspector James McLevy. Episode one: The Firebrand. McLevy investigates the kidnap of a women's rights campaigner. |
02 | Dead Reckoning | 20110309 | 20150318 (R4) | Inspector McLevy investigates a curious case of grave robbing. BRIAN COX, SIOBHAN REDMOND and STELLA GONET star in the latest episode of the detective series set in Victorian Edinburgh and Leith. Written by DAVID ASHTON. 2/4. Episode Two: Dead Reckoning. Inspector McLevy investigates a curious case of grave robbing. ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Emma....STELLA GONET Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Caskie....BRIAN PETTIFER McMaster....SEAN SCANLAN Simms....JOHN KIELTY ~Mclevy investigates a curious case of grave robbing. |
03 | Prince Of Darkness | 20110316 | 20150324 (R4) | BRIAN COX, SIOBHAN REDMOND and David Hayman star in the latest episode of the detective series set in Victorian Edinburgh and Leith. Written by DAVID ASHTON. 3/4. Episode Three: Prince Of Darkness. Jean Brash is confronted by a former lover back from the dead. She had once poisoned him - fatally, or so she thought - and now he is out for revenge. Meanwhile, McLevy dreams of death by drowning. Is it a premonition or just the result of drinking too much coffee? ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Preger....DAVID HAYMAN Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Hannah....COLETTE O'NEIL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Mary....EDITH MACARTHUR Col Moncrieff....GRANT O'ROURKE Louis....KIM GERARD Brian Cox and David Hayman star in the latest episode of the Victorian detective series. ~Mclevy...............................................BRIAN COX Jean Brash............................SIOBHAN REDMOND Preger..........................................DAVID HAYMAN Mulholland............MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Hannah........................................COLETTE O'NEIL Roach...........................................DAVID ASHTON Mary.......................................EDITH MACARTHUR Col Moncrieff.............................GRANT O'ROURKE Louis................................................KIM GERARD |
04 LAST | A Distant Death | 20110323 | 20150325 (R4) | BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND star in the latest episode of the detective series set in Victorian Edinburgh and Leith. Written by DAVID ASHTON. 4/4. Episode Four: A Distant Death. ~Mclevy's dreams of death by drowning are about to become a reality when he and Jean Brash are trapped in a sea cave while the tide rushes in. Outside the cave a rifle marksman is ready to shoot them if they try to escape. ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Lamb - CRAWFORD LOGAN Roach....DAVID ASHTON Olivia....KIM GERARD Jethro Barr....STEWART PORTER Ship's Officer....KENNY BLYTH BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND star in the Victorian detective series. Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond star in the latest episode of the detective series set in Victorian Edinburgh and Leith. Written by David Ashton. 4/4. Episode Four: A Distant Death. McLevy's dreams of death by drowning are about to become a reality when he and Jean Brash are trapped in a sea cave while the tide rushes in. Outside the cave a rifle marksman is ready to shoot them if they try to escape. ~Mclevy................................................BRIAN COX Jean Brash.............................SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland............MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Lamb..... ..............................CRAWFORD LOGAN Roach...........................................DAVID ASHTON Olivia................................................KIM GERARD Jethro Barr...............................STEWART PORTER Ship's Officer ..................................KENNY BLYTH Lamb....CRAWFORD LOGAN |
01 | The Blue Gown | 20111129 | 20150623 (R4) | New four-part series of Victorian detective mysteries starring BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND. Written by DAVID ASHTON. Episode one: The Blue Gown. ~Mclevy enlists the help of Jean Brash as he investigates the death of a young seamstress. ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Cory Metcalf....IAIN ROBERTSON Andrew Crichton....DAVID RINTOUL Sarah Crichton....TRACY WILES Christine McKenna....JAYNE McKENNA Maureen....VICTORIA INEZ HARDY ~Mclevy....................................................................BRIAN COX Jean Brash..................................................SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland..................................MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach...............................................................DAVID ASHTON Cory Metcalf....................................................IAIN ROBERTSON Andrew Crichton..................................................DAVID RINTOUL Sarah Crichton.......................................................TRACY WILES Christine McKenna.............................................JAYNE McKENNA Maureen......................................................VICTORIA INEZ HARDY |
02 | Flesh And Blood | 20111206 | 20150624 (R4) | Victorian detective mystery starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. Episode 2: Flesh And Blood. A student is accused of murder after a tavern brawl. ~Mclevy..............................BRIAN COX Jean Brash........................SIOBHAN REDMOND Roach...............................DAVID ASHTON Mulholland.........................MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Hannah.............................COLETTE O'NEIL Barnaby Buchanan.............MATTHEW PIDGEON George Cameron................COLIN HARRIS Norris Dunleavy..................ROBERT McINTOSH Pedro the Monkey..............SIMON BUBB ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Roach....DAVID ASHTON Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Hannah....COLETTE O'NEIL Barnaby Buchanan....MATTHEW PIDGEON Norris Dunleavy....ROBERT McINTOSH George Cameron....COLIN HARRIS Pedro the Monkey....SIMON BUBB |
03 | A Fine Deception | 20111213 | 20150625 (R4) | Victorian detective series starring BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND. Episode 3: A Fine Deception. A stage magician arrives in town just before a jewel robbery at Edinburgh Castle. ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Charles Boniface....ALAN COX Inspector Dunsmore....FORBES MASSON Matthew Nevin....CARL PREKOPP Sarah Nevin....ALEX RIVERS Fergus Dundee....TAM DEAN BURN Callum....ALI CRAIG ~Mclevy........................................................................BRIAN COX Jean Brash......................................................SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland.......................................MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....................................................................DAVID ASHTON Charles Boniface.............................................................ALAN COX Inspector Dunsmore.............................................FORBES MASSON Matthew Nevin.........................................................CARL PREKOPP Sarah Nevin................................................................ALEX RIVERS Fergus Dundee.......................................................TAM DEAN BURN Callum..............................................................................ALI CRAIG |
04 LAST | The Last Illusion | 20111220 | 20150626 (R4) | Victorian detective mystery starring BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND. Episode 4: The Last Illusion. ~Mclevy sets out to prove a celebrated stage magician is a jewel thief. ~Mclevy....BRIAN COX Jean Brash....SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland....MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....DAVID ASHTON Hannah....COLETTE O'NEIL Charles Boniface....ALAN COX Fergus Dundee....TAM DEAN BURN Tam....DANIEL PORTMAN Callum....ALI CRAIG Gambler....RIKKI LAWTON ~Mclevy sets out to prove that a celebrated stage magician is a jewel thief. ~Mclevy.......................................................................BRIAN COX Jean Brash.....................................................SIOBHAN REDMOND Mulholland.....................................MICHAEL PERCEVAL-MAXWELL Roach....................................................................DAVID ASHTON Hannah................................................................COLETTE O'NEIL Charles Boniface............................................................ALAN COX Fergus Dundee......................................................TAM DEAN BURN Tam...................................................................DANIEL PORTMAN Callum..........................................................................ALI CRAIG Gambler.................................................................RIKKI LAWTON |
01 | A Dangerous Remedy | 20121126 | 20160719 (R4) | McLevy investigates a series of street attacks on clients of the Just Land. Radio dramas which delight and surprise. New series of Victorian detective dramas, starring BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND. Written by DAVID ASHTON. Episode one: A Dangerous Remedy. ~Mclevy investigates a series of street attacks on clients of the Just Land - while Mulholland's Aunt Katie turns up unexpectedly from Ireland pursued by an angry neighbour. Other parts are played by the cast. ~Mclevy investigates a series of street attacks on clients of the Just Land. |
02 | No Looking Back | 20121203 | 20160720 (R4) | McLevy discovers that a murdered man had last been seen at the Just Land. Radio dramas which delight and surprise. Victorian detective drama series, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. Episode two: No Looking Back. When a corpse turns up in a fisherman's net, McLevy discovers the murdered man had last been seen at the Just Land. Other parts are played by the cast. ~Mclevy discovers that a murdered man had last been seen at the Just Land. |
03 | A Pearl In The Oyster | 20121210 | 20160721 (R4) | A young girl dies on the steps of the Just Land. Radio dramas which delight and surprise. Victorian detective drama series, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. Episode three: A Pearl In The Oyster. A young prostitute falls in love and decides to leave Jean's employment - but she later returns to die on the doorstep of the Just Land. Other parts are played by the cast. |
04 LAST | The Cross-roads | 20121217 | 20160722 (R4) | McLevy is kidnapped by a grieving father who seeks vengeance for the death of his son. Radio dramas which delight and surprise. Victorian detective drama series, starring BRIAN COX and SIOBHAN REDMOND. Written by DAVID ASHTON. Episode four: The Cross-Roads. ~Mclevy is kidnapped by a grieving father who seeks vengeance for the death of his son. Jean, Roach and Mulholland join forces in a desperate bid to find the Inspector before kidnap turns into murder. |
01 | A Different Path | 20140218 | New series of Victorian detective dramas, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. Episode one: A Different Path. A turf war breaks out between rival factions in the Leith underworld. And a new Chief Constable turns up the heat on McLevy. Other parts are played by the cast. | |
02 | The Cat's Claw | 20140225 | Victorian detective drama, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. Episode two: The Cat's Claw. Derelicts in Leith are being attacked and killed in the street. McLevy investigates two cases where the victims have been scarred as if by the claw of an animal. Other parts are played by the cast. ~Mclevy investigates cases where the victims have been scarred as if by an animal's claw. | |
03 | A Sore Convulsion | 20140304 | Victorian detective drama, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. Episode three: A Sore Convulsion. An expansion of the docks threatens to change Leith forever - and brings a visitor with painful revelations about Jean Brash's childhood. Other parts are played by the cast. An expansion of the docks threatens to change Leith forever - and brings a visitor. | |
04 LAST | A Secret Life | 20140311 | Victorian detective drama, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. Episode four: A Secret Life. Riots break out on the streets of Leith - and McLevy's relationship with Jean Brash takes on an unfamiliar intensity. Other parts are played by the cast. Riots break out on the streets of Leith. | |
01 | A Price To Pay | 20151215 | 20180515 (R4) | The mild-mannered wife of a town councillor admits to murdering her husband. Radio 4 drama New series. 1/4. A Price To Pay. Written by David Ashton. And Jean Brash is finding it hard to forgive McLevy - but he doesn't know what he's done wrong. BBC Scotland. Drama from BBC Radio 4 |
02 | The Seventh Veil | 20151222 | 20180516 (R4) | New series. 2/4. The Seventh Veil. Written by David Ashton. Chief Constable Murray Craddock is outraged when an exotic dancer arrives in Leith. But it's all part of Jean Brash's plans to repay some old debts. BBC Scotland. Drama from BBC Radio 4 Radio 4 drama |
03 | The Night Walker | 20151229 | 20180517 (R4) | McLevy finds a young woman unconscious in the street, and Jean is accused of shoplifting. Radio 4 drama 3 / 4. The Night Walker. Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Written by David Ashton. A lodger dies in his room shortly after arriving from London. McLevy finds a young woman unconscious in the street. An old acquaintance reappears - and Jean is accused of shoplifting. BBC Scotland. Drama from BBC Radio 4 ~Mclevy finds a young woman unconscious in the street, and Jean is accused of shoplifting. |
04 LAST | The Devil Makes A Move | 20160105 | 20180518 (R4) | Written by DAVID ASHTON. ~Mclevy keeps a young woman in hiding while the Rev Gideon searches anxiously for her. Jean Brash's life lies in the balance when she is poisoned by a mystery assailant. BBC Scotland. 4/ 4. Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Radio 4 drama Drama from BBC Radio 4 |
01 | A Matter Of Balance | 20161010 | 20210406 (R4) | Victorian detective drama, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. Episode one: A Matter Of Balance Written by David Ashton. A circus visits Edinburgh and attempts to drum up business with a high-wire act stretching from the Scott Monument across Princes Street without a safety net. The circus crowds attract a gang of pickpockets. McLevy is on the case. Then the high-wire artiste, Maria Capaldi, receives a death threat. ~Mclevy..........................................................Brian Cox Jean..................................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland..............................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach.......................................................David Ashton Ballantyne................................................Finlay McLean Richard Cameron................................Alasdair Hankinson Maria........................................................Anita Vettesse Billy Sangster.........................................Steven McNicoll Other parts are played by the cast. BBC Scotland Victorian detective drama, starring Brian Cox as Inspector James McLevy. New series. Victorian detective drama, starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond. The next episode of McLevy can be heard at the same time tomorrow. McLevy....Brian Cox Jean....Siobhan Redmond Mulholland....Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach....David Ashton Ballantyne....Finlay McLean Richard Cameron....Alasdair Hankinson Maria....Anita Vettesse Billy Sangster....Steven McNicoll Brian Cox stars as the Edinburgh sleuth solving crimes on the Victorian streets A circus visits Edinburgh, and the crowds attract pickpockets. McLevy is on the case. Drama from BBC Radio 4 |
02 | A Man Of Honour | 20161011 | 20210413 (R4) | Written by David Ashton. Episode two: A Man Of Honour. ~Mclevy?s relations with Jean Brash turn frosty but he doesn?t understand why. Mulholland chases a knife assailant over the rooftops of Leith Harbour ? but in the tussle the man falls to his death. A family friend holds the police responsible for his godson?s death and determines to kill Mulholland in a duel. ~Mclevys relations with Jean Brash turn frosty but he doesnt understand why. Mulholland chases a knife assailant over the rooftops of Leith Harbour but in the tussle the man falls to his death. A family friend holds the police responsible for his godsons death and determines to kill Mulholland in a duel. ~Mclevy..........................................................Brian Cox Jean................................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland..........................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach......................................................David Ashton Ballantyne..........................................Finlay McLean Callum....................................................Ron Donachie Josie Spence...........................................Samuel Keefe Sim Burnside..............................................Ben Clifford Annie Mills.............................................Charlene Boyd BBC Scotland Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox as Inspector James McLevy. ~Mclevy's relations with Jean Brash turn frosty but he doesn't understand why. Mulholland chases a knife assailant over the rooftops of Leith Harbour - but in the tussle the man falls to his death. A family friend holds the police responsible for his godson's death and determines to kill Mulholland in a duel. The next episode of McLevy is at the same time tomorrow. McLevy's relations with Jean Brash turn frosty but he doesn't understand why. Mulholland chases a knife assailant over the rooftops of Leith Harbour but in the tussle the man falls to his death. A family friend holds the police responsible for his godson's death and determines to kill Mulholland in a duel. Ballantyne....Finlay McLean Brian Cox stars as the Edinburgh sleuth solving crimes on the Victorian streets Mulholland is challenged to a duel. Drama from BBC Radio 4 |
03 | He Who Waits | 20161012 | 20210420 (R4) | Written by David Ashton. Episode three: He Who Waits. ~Mclevy is pining for decent coffee and Jean Brash's company - but he's out of favour with her and with Chief Constable Craddock. Meanwhile, the opening of the new docks in Leith promises an era of prosperity but, as the bigwigs arrive for the grand opening, saboteurs plot to disrupt the celebrations. ~Mclevy..........................................................Brian Cox Jean................................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland........................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach......................................................David Ashton Hannah....................................................Colette O'Neil Craddock.....................................................Paul Young Lady Jane................................................Melody Grove Louis Smith..........................................Grant O'Rourke Spencer......................................................Kenny Blyth Lord Holland.......................................Jimmy Chisholm Seth Brandon...................................Simon Donaldson Cathy Brandon.......................................Helen Mackay BBC Scotland The next episode of McLevy is at the same time tomorrow. Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox as Inspector James McLevy. Brian Cox stars as the Edinburgh sleuth solving crimes on the Victorian streets ~Mclevy is pining for decent coffee and Jean Brash's company - but he's out of favour with her and with Chief Constable Craddock. Meanwhile, the opening of the new docks in Leith promises an era of prosperity - but, as the bigwigs arrive for the grand opening, saboteurs plot to disrupt the celebrations. ~Mclevy is pining for decent coffee and Jean Brash?s company - but he?s out of favour with her and with Chief Constable Craddock. Meanwhile, the opening of the new docks in Leith promises an era of prosperity ? but, as the bigwigs arrive for the grand opening, saboteurs plot to disrupt the celebrations. ~Mclevy is pining for decent coffee and Jean Brashs company - but hes out of favour with her and with Chief Constable Craddock. Meanwhile, the opening of the new docks in Leith promises an era of prosperity but, as the bigwigs arrive for the grand opening, saboteurs plot to disrupt the celebrations. Mulholland...........................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Hannah....................................................Colette ONeil Louis Smith..........................................Grant ORourke The opening of the new Leith docks attracts bigwigs and saboteurs. Drama from BBC Radio 4 |
04 LAST | The Last Goodbye | 20161013 | 20210427 (R4) | Written by David Ashton. Episode four: The Last Goodbye. A saboteur at the docks has been shot in the back and McLevy is under suspicion. In disgrace with his superiors and feeling disowned by a still-disapproving Jean, he presses on with his investigation - but, after the opening of the new docks, nothing will ever be the same again for McLevy, Jean, Mulholland and Roach. BBC Scotland. A saboteur at the docks has been shot in the back and McLevy is under suspicion. In disgrace with his superiors and feeling disowned by a still-disapproving Jean, he presses on with his investigation but, after the opening of the new docks, nothing will ever be the same again for McLevy, Jean, Mulholland and Roach. ~Mclevy..........................................................Brian Cox Jean................................................Siobhan Redmond Mulholland..........................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Roach......................................................David Ashton Hannah....................................................Colette O'Neil Craddock.....................................................Paul Young Lady Jane................................................Melody Grove Louis Smith..........................................Grant O'Rourke Lord Holland.......................................Jimmy Chisholm Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox as Inspector James McLevy. Brian Cox stars as the Edinburgh sleuth solving crimes on the Victorian streets A saboteur at the docks has been shot in the back and McLevy is under suspicion. In disgrace with his superiors and feeling disowned by a still-disapproving Jean, he presses on with his investigation ? but, after the opening of the new docks, nothing will ever be the same again for McLevy, Jean, Mulholland and Roach. Mulholland...........................Michael Perceval-Maxwell Hannah....................................................Colette ONeil Louis Smith..........................................Grant ORourke A saboteur at the docks has been shot in the back, and McLevy is under suspicion. Drama from BBC Radio 4 |