Mclevy [Drama]

Brian Cox stars as the Victorian sleuth solving crimes on the streets of Edinburgh.

Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond.

Episodes

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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.

Synopsis

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 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.

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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.

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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. Stars BRIAN COX.

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.

Time is running out for McLevy, an unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Episode 4 of 4.

Time is running out for McLevy, with an unsolved murder bringing vigilantes onto the streets. Episode 4 of 4.

Time is running out for McLevy; an unsolved murder is bringing vigilantes onto the streets.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

01Behind The Curtain2003120120051201/02 (BBC7)
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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01A Piece Of Cake2006040320090703/04The 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.

02The Sea Change2006041020090706/07The 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.

03Sins Of The Fathers2006041720090708A 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 LASTThe Devil's Disguise2006042420090708/09Leith 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.

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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

01To Keep Him Honest2009012720091026/27
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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.

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~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.

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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.

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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.

01A Bolt From The Blue20091221Series 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

02End Of The Line20091228Series 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

03Jack O' Diamonds20100104Series 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 LASTQueen Of Spades20100111The 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

01The Firebrand2011030220150317 (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.

02Dead Reckoning2011030920150318 (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.

03Prince Of Darkness2011031620150324 (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 LASTA Distant Death2011032320150325 (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

01The Blue Gown2011112920150623 (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

02Flesh And Blood2011120620150624 (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

03A Fine Deception2011121320150625 (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 LASTThe Last Illusion2011122020150626 (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

01A Dangerous Remedy2012112620160719 (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.

02No Looking Back2012120320160720 (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.

03A Pearl In The Oyster2012121020160721 (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 LASTThe Cross-roads2012121720160722 (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.

01A Different Path20140218New 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.

02The Cat's Claw20140225Victorian 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.

03A Sore Convulsion20140304Victorian 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 LASTA Secret Life20140311Victorian 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.

01A Price To Pay2015121520180515 (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

02The Seventh Veil2015122220180516 (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

03The Night Walker2015122920180517 (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 LASTThe Devil Makes A Move2016010520180518 (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

01A Matter Of Balance2016101020210406 (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

02A Man Of Honour2016101120210413 (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.

~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.

~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

03He Who Waits2016101220210420 (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 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.

Mulholland...........................Michael Perceval-Maxwell

Hannah....................................................Colette O’Neil

Louis Smith..........................................Grant O’Rourke

The opening of the new Leith docks attracts bigwigs and saboteurs.

Drama from BBC Radio 4

04 LASTThe Last Goodbye2016101320210427 (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 O’Neil

Louis Smith..........................................Grant O’Rourke

A saboteur at the docks has been shot in the back, and McLevy is under suspicion.

Drama from BBC Radio 4

Happy Land19990726David 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 Mclevy2016100820180624 (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.

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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.

Synopsis

Starring 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.