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Falco: The Complete BBC Radio Collection
- Five Full-Cast Dramatisations
- Narrated by: Anna Madeley, Anton Lesser, Ben Crowe, Frances Jeater, Fritha Goodey, full cast, Jonathan Keeble, Michael Tudor Barnes, Trevor Peacock
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
Full-cast BBC Radio 4 dramatisations of the first five Falco novels by Lindsey Davis, starring Anton Lesser as Marcus Didius Falco.
The Silver Pigs:
One fine day, AD 70, Sosia Camillina quite literally runs into Marcus Didius Falco on the steps of the Forum. It seems Sosia is on the run from a couple of street toughs, and after a quick and dirty rescue, PI Falco wants to know why. Hoping for future favours from Sosia's powerful uncle, Falco embarks on an intricate case of smuggling, murder, and treason that reaches into the palace itself.
Shadows in Bronze:
Rome, AD 71. Against his better judgment, Marcus Didius Falco secretly disposes of a decayed corpse for the Emperor Vespasian, then heads for the beautiful Bay of Naples with his friend Petronius. But this will be no holiday: they have been sent to investigate the murderous members of a failed coup, now sunning themselves in luxurious villas and on fancy yachts in Neapolis, Capreae, and Pompeii.
Venus in Copper:
A small accounting error has left Marcus Didius Falco sharing a cell with a large rat. But the Roman Empire's most hard-done-by investigator is finally bailed out and promptly accepts a commission to help a family of freed slaves fend off a professional bribe....
The Iron Hand of Mars:
Falco is dispatched to one of the most hostile parts of the empire to deliver a new standard, an iron hand, to one of the legions. Germania is cold, wet, dismal and full of dark forests inhabited by bloodthirsty barbarians, but Falco has an even bigger problem to worry about: he has forgotten Helena Justina's birthday, and she is being pursued by the Emperor's son Titus Caesar.
Poseidon’s Gold:
Returning to Rome after his mission to Germania, Falco finds that his mother is being harassed by a centurion named Censorinus, who says he is chasing a debt owed to him by Falco's late brother, Festus. When Falco refuses to cough up the money, he and Censorinus end up fighting...and later, the centurion turns up dead. Under suspicion of murder, Falco must confront his past and uncover his brother's secrets before he can clear his name and solve the mystery.
These funny and fast-moving adaptations are a treat for all Falco fans.
Cast:
Falco...Anton Lesser
Helena...Fritha Goodey/Anna Madeley
Petronius...Ben Crowe
Ma...Frances Jeater
Pa...Trevor Peacock
Vespasian...Michael Tudor Barnes
Titus...Jonathan Keeble
Dramatised by Mary Cutler
Directed by Peter Leslie Wild
Audio updated as of February 2020.
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- Mr
- 22-05-22
A Roman Triumph!
Lindsay Davis transports us back to ancient Rome with a brief stop in Europe. Falco is a great set of detective stories mixed in with authentic history, humour and great narration. It grips you from the first paragraph and the characters become your friends. No gooey romance but love is still in the air. One of the most original a enjoyable detective books since Sherlock Holmes. A brilliant listen.
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- EGil
- 06-03-19
Sound quality a bit impaired, but very good stories
Sound quality in first story is bad in a couple of short patches. Other four stories are fine, so still good value. Due to the sound effects used to enrich the story, this may not be suitable for those slightly hard of hearing.
Lovely stories, and top notch voice acting.
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- MR J F TAYLOR
- 17-11-18
Good story
annoying interlude music and breaks in stories. otherwise most enjoyable and well written story. next book please.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-03-21
Thoroughly satisfying entertainment.
I bought it to have access to Anton Lesser as Falco, without having to wait for the next episode.
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- RICHARD D.
- 18-10-20
JUST BRILLIANT
BBC radio production at its best. No sign of any background noise some others have mentioned. A great story brought to life with a subtle sound stage that compliments an expressive caste. Polished with the engaging voice of Anton Lesser. Well worth a focused listen and then plays well in the background when working from home. On my third time through at the moment.
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- Kindle Customer
- 28-05-22
Brilliant
I really enjoyed listening to this. Anton Lester is Falco. This give you a different view of Rome
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- M A.
- 30-12-22
Great performance of original & interesting storie
Really enjoyed the stories. The performances were so good that I will listen again with equal pleasure even knowing what happens.
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- J. D. Barnell
- 20-11-19
shame about the quality...
Excellent despite some very patchy sound quality. A classic beeb adaptation - something that seems to have been lost...
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- Rufus
- 07-04-19
Great set of audiobooks by the BBC.
I originally heard these on BBC Radio4 extra. After starting my Audible account I decided to get these as individual 📚 . However, after a while I couldn't download some so once this collection appeared I got this.
Excellent stories and excellent casting.
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- owlet
- 26-08-21
excellent
great fun and wonderful narration by anton lesser and the rest of the cast..much enjoyed
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