Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | 01 | The Prodigal Son | 20000110 | 20110430 (BBC7) 20110501 (BBC7) 20130316 (BBC7) 20130317 (BBC7) 20150803 (BBC7) 20220808 (BBC7) 20220809 (BBC7) | Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer - accidentally becomes involved in solving a murder at an Italian chip shop. Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about a Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer who turns amateur sleuth. Written by Barry Devlin. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Father Troy - TP McKenna Dr Graham - Gerard McSorley Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Gianni - Paolo Tullo Ali - Simon Delaney Monica - Aoiffe MacMorrough-Kavanagh Remigio - Damien McAdam Anto - Eanna McLiam Tony, the barman - Frankie McCafferty Breda - Anne Byrne Collet - Charlie Bonner Tolan - Mark Bereen O'Hagan - Mark Lambert Darren Todd - Laurence Kinlan Liam - Paul Roa O'Hagan's Secretary - Nicola Duffy Other parts played by members of the cast. Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi turns amateur sleuth in an Italian chip shop. |
| 01 | 02 | Keepers Of The Flame | 20000117 | 20110507 (BBC7) 20110508 (BBC7) 20130323 (BBC7) 20130324 (BBC7) 20150804 (BBC7) 20220809 (BBC7) 20220810 (BBC7) | ~Baldi gets caught up in solving the murder of a leading University academic. He must follow a trail leading into the past of one of Ireland's most cherished literary figures... Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Simon Brett. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Father Troy - TP McKenna Dr Graham - Gerard McSorley Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Philip Trent - Malcolm Douglas Mary Matthews - Noelle Brown Professor Bryden - Pat Laffan J T Brennan - John Hewitt Vivian Luscombe - Kevin Flood Maureen - Alice Barry Garda - Jim Fox Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. The priest's quest to solve a university murder leads to unexpected literary revelations. |
| 01 | 03 | Miss Lonelyhearts | 20000124 | 20110514 (BBC7) 20110515 (BBC7) 20130330 (BBC7) 20130331 (BBC7) 20150805 (BBC7) 20220810 (BBC7) 20220811 (BBC7) | ~Baldi and Tina investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of a nurse at an old people's home. And they uncover an unlikely case of voyeurism... Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Barry Devlin. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Father Troy - TP McKenna Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Thelma - Marie Jones Jack - Des Nealon Janet - Doreen Keogh Matron - Julia Dearden Jason - Mario Rosenstock Breda - Anne Byrne Tolan - Mark Bereen Kieran - Shane O'Neill Sergeant - Malcolm Douglas Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. ~Baldi probes a death in an old people's home and uncovers an unlikely case of voyeurism. |
| 01 | 04 | The Emerald Style | 20000130 | 20110521 (BBC7) 20110522 (BBC7) 20130406 (BBC7) 20130407 (BBC7) 20150806 (BBC7) 20220811 (BBC7) 20220812 (BBC7) | ~Baldi's attempt to wine and dine his spiritual director Father Troy at a leading Dublin hotel is suddenly interrupted. Someone's been murdered in the kitchen... Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Simon Brett. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Father Troy - TP McKenna Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Mona - Cathy Belton Shaun - Frank O'Sullivan Niamh - Eva Birthistle Shelley Brigid - Erin Bates Klaus - Richard Croxford Mr Windfeldt - Nick Hardin Mrs Windfeldt - Aine McCartney Johnnie Leary/Sergeant - Patrick Fitzsimons Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. The priest is entertaining Father Troy at a hotel, when a body is found in the kitchen. |
| 01 | 05 | Death Cap | 20000207 | 20110528 (BBC7) 20110529 (BBC7) 20130413 (BBC7) 20130414 (BBC7) 20150807 (BBC7) 20220812 (BBC7) 20220813 (BBC7) | At a monastic retreat far out in County Cork, a sudden death among the Franciscan brothers causes Baldi to suspect foul play. Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Simon Brett. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Father Troy - TP McKenna Father Cyril - Patrick Ryecart Abbot Frederick - Barry Cassin Brother Vincent - Rudolph Walker Brother Stanislaus - Christopher Rozycki Mark - David Howarth Chrissie - Jenny Maher Brother Benedict - Jack Lynch Cabbie/Sergeant - Mark Mulholland Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. A sudden death at a monastic retreat causes sleuth Paolo Baldi to suspect foul play. |
| 01 | 06 LAST | Devil Take The Hindmost | 20000214 | 20110604 (BBC7) 20110605 (BBC7) 20130420 (BBC7) 20130421 (BBC7) 20150810 (BBC7) 20220815 (BBC7) 20220816 (BBC7) | Crime-solving priest Paolo Baldi investigates the death of a student on campus, following the trail to an arrogant clique that dabbled in the occult. Is there a rational explanation? Or was the Devil really involved..? Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Annie Caulfield. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon ....Tina Kellegher Father Troy - T P McKenna Dr Graham - Gerard McSorley Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Eamon - Gavin Kennedy Russell - Conor Delaney Paul - Frank Bourke Laura - Eva Birthistle Collet - Charlie Bonner John Hayes - Gordon Fuller Fireman 1 - Jim Fox Fireman 2 - Malcolm Douglas Dave - Joe Savino Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. The priest probes a student's death. Is a devil-worshipping campus gang to blame? |
| 02 | 01 | Three In One | 20010316 | 20110611 (BBC7) 20110612 (BBC7) 20130713 (BBC7) 20130714 (BBC7) 20151113 (BBC7) 20220816 (BBC7) 20220817 (BBC7) | Paolo Baldi and Mrs Reid go to the horse races. But the trip proves to have an unexpected link with a contract killing on the mean streets of Dublin's Northside. Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Simon Brett. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon ....Tina Kellegher Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Father Troy - T P McKenna Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Cody Norton - Frankie McCafferty Roddy Proud - Kevin Flood Mickey McGann - Eanna McLiam Tubby Ryan - Frank O'Sullivan Declan Gerrard - Paddy Scully Brid Gerrard - Doreen Keogh Race commentator - Pat Laffan Format created by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. The crime-solving priest goes horse racing and uncovers the 'SP' on an ex-jockey's murder. |
| 02 | 02 | Twilight Of A God | 20010323 | 20110618 (BBC7) 20110619 (BBC7) 20130720 (BBC7) 20130721 (BBC7) 20151116 (BBC7) 20220817 (BBC7) 20220818 (BBC7) | In a remote castle off the coast of Dublin, a celebrity wedding between a country girl and a famous opera conductor ends in murder. Paolo Baldi and Tina Mahon investigate. Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Mark Holloway. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Father Troy - T P McKenna Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Jim Docherty - Robert Bathhurst Orla - Eva Birthistle Kirstin - Aine McCartney Harold Pope - Gordon Fulton Sir Frederick Brook - David Kelly Maureen - Alice Barry Format created by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. An invitation to an operatic wedding turns into a murder trail for the priestly sleuth. |
| 02 | 03 | Schecter's Knot | 20010330 | 20110625 (BBC7) 20110626 (BBC7) 20130727 (BBC7) 20130728 (BBC7) 20151117 (BBC7) 20220819 (BBC7) 20220820 (BBC7) | A talented young mathematics professor is found murdered on campus. Paolo and Tina wonder if this is merely an extreme case of professional jealousy... Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Martin Meenan. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Superintendent Rynne ....Owen Roe Father Troy - T P McKenna Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Margaret - Julia Dearden Dr Graham - Gerard McSorley Charles Powers - John Hewitt Oliver Timms - Jack Lynch Cecilia Timms - Anne Byrne Deirdre - Katy Gleadhill Alexander Maher - Luke Griffin Format created by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. The sleuth wonders if extreme professional jealousy is behind a talented professor's death |
| 02 | 04 | Not For Life | 20010406 | 20110702 (BBC7) 20110703 (BBC7) 20130803 (BBC7) 20130804 (BBC7) 20151118 (BBC7) 20220822 (BBC7) 20220823 (BBC7) | The suicide of a young girl sends the priestly sleuth on an internet murder trail... Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Simon Brett. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon ....Tina Kellegher Father Troy - T P McKenna Carl Bradley - Robert Bathurst Elaine - Lucie McAnespie Peter McCabe - Alan McKee Willie Dolan - Des Nealon Kieran Banks - Conor Delaney Maureen - Alice Barry Format created by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. A young girl's suicide sends the priestly sleuth on an internet murder trail. |
| 02 | 05 | Scratching The Surface | 20010413 | 20110709 (BBC7) 20110710 (BBC7) 20130810 (BBC7) 20130811 (BBC7) 20151119 (BBC7) 20220823 (BBC7) 20220824 (BBC7) | Paolo and Tina go potholing in County Clare and investigate a case of betrayal among a close-knit band of cavers. Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Martin Meenan. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Stella - Maggie Shevlin Gillian - Eva Birthistle Jack O'Brien - Brian McGrath Danny Armstrong - Frank O'Sullivan Coops - Jo Savino Garda Sergeant - Kieran Hurley Format created by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. The priest-cum-sleuth gets embroiled in mystery and death on a pot-holing expedition. |
| 02 | 06 LAST | Early Retirement | 20010420 | 20110716 (BBC7) 20110717 (BBC7) 20130817 (BBC7) 20130818 (BBC7) 20151120 (BBC7) 20220824 (BBC7) 20220825 (BBC7) | The murder of a senior officer in the Dublin police force causes Tina to reassess her relationship with a beloved father figure. Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Mark Holloway. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Superintendent Rynne - Owen Roe Father Troy - TP McKenna Patsy Walsh - Stella McCusker Bella - Marcella Riordan Milo Walsh - Pat Laffan Hugh O'Neill - Des Nealon Jack O'Donnell - Kieran Hurley Johnner Hogan - Frank O'Sullivan Maureen - Alice Barry Format created by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. A retired policeman, a fatal shooting, Thomas Hardy and a murky past revealed. |
| 03 | 01 | Tempus Fugit | 20030314 | 20110723 (BBC7) 20110724 (BBC7) 20131221 (BBC7) 20131222 (BBC7) 20151207 (BBC7) 20180202 (BBC7) 20230731 (BBC7) | Mrs Reid leads Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi and his broken watch to a house of clocks. But it's a place where love, revenge and jealousy make a mockery of time... David Threlfall stars in the return of the murder-solving priest. Written by Martin Meenan. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Stanley - David Kelly Frederick - Niall Toibin Aggie - Sorcha Cusack Eddie - Des Cave Deborah - Pauline McLynn Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Script Editor: Gemma McMullan Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin. Director: Mark Lambert The priestly sleuth finds that time waits for no one as he investigates a murder. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 03 | 02 | The Bookcase | 20030321 | 20110730 (BBC7) 20110731 (BBC7) 20131228 (BBC7) 20131229 (BBC7) 20151208 (BBC7) 20180205 (BBC7) 20230801 (BBC7) | Paolo Baldi helps a librarian investigate the link between her young lover's death, a shifty Chicago cop and the surprisingly dangerous, illegal trade in rare books. David Threlfall stars as the murder-solving priest, Paolo Baldi. Written by Simon Brett. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina - Tina Kellegher Rynne - Owen Roe Father Troy - TP McKenna Maggie - Geraldine James O'Connor - Bill Nighy Dr Virgo - Gerard McSorley Donal Clare - Niall Buggy Billy - Luke Griffin Kitty Henderson - Collette Proctor Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Script Editor: Gemma McMullan Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin. Director: Mark Lambert The priestly sleuth delves into the surprisingly dangerous world of book restoration. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 03 | 03 | The Sick Rose | 20030328 | 20110806 (BBC7) 20110807 (BBC7) 20140111 (BBC7) 20140112 (BBC7) 20151210 (BBC7) 20180206 (BBC7) 20230802 (BBC7) | Paolo Baldi discovers that a priceless hybrid plant leads to little peace and serenity in the newly designed garden of contemplation - as he and Tina are soon digging round in the murderous world of gardening. David Threlfall stars as the murder-solving priest, Paolo Baldi. Written by Martin Meenan. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina - Tina Kellegher Father Troy - TP McKenna Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Claire - Victoria Smurfit Kearney - Adrian Dunbar Meadows - Pat Laffan Sheridan - Mark O'Regan Megan - Anne Marie Horan Gloria - Deirdre Monaghan Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Script Editor: Gemma McMullan Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin. Director: Mark Lambert The priestly detective digs around in the murderous world of gardening. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 03 | 04 | Settling Scores | 20030404 | 20110813 (BBC7) 20110814 (BBC7) 20140118 (BBC7) 20140119 (BBC7) 20151211 (BBC7) 20180207 (BBC7) 20230803 (BBC7) | Paolo invites Tina to her first classical music concert, but a murder soon sounds a wrong note. David Threlfall stars as the murder-solving priest, Paolo Baldi. Written by Mark Holloway. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina - Tina Kellegher Father Troy - TP McKenna O'Connor - Bill Nighy Rynne - Owen Roe Maggie - Geraldine James Dr Virgo - Gerard McSorley Donal Clare - Niall Buggy Billy - Luke Griffin Kitty Henderson - Collette Proctor Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Script Editor: Gemma McMullan Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin. Director: Mark Lambert The sleuth invites Tina to her first classical music concert but a murder steals the show. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 03 | 05 | The Dig | 20030411 | 20110820 (BBC7) 20110821 (BBC7) 20140125 (BBC7) 20140126 (BBC7) 20151214 (BBC7) 20180208 (BBC7) 20230804 (BBC7) 20230805 (BBC7) | An archaeological dig becomes a battlefield involving monks, politicians and developers, while Paolo makes some fascinating discoveries. David Threlfall stars as the murder-solving priest, Paolo Baldi. Written by Martin Meenan. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina - Tina Kellegher Aloysious - Martin Clunes Father Troy - TP McKenna Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Professor Evans - Kevin Flood Swift - Sean McGinley Minister - Barry McGovern Helen - Ingrid Craigie Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Script Editor: Gemma McMullan Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin. Director: Mark Lambert The priest makes a discovery as an archaeological excavation becomes a battlefield. |
| 03 | 06 LAST | The Far Pavilions | 20030418 | 20110827 (BBC7) 20110828 (BBC7) 20140201 (BBC7) 20140202 (BBC7) 20151215 (BBC7) 20180209 (BBC7) 20230807 (BBC7) | Paolo finds that Irish cricket and fair play are not synonymous when he discovers foul play at an unfriendly charity match. David Threlfall stars as the murder-solving priest, Paolo Baldi. Written by Martin Meenan. Paolo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Jim Sharp - Michael Maloney Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Martin Cave - Gerry O'Brien O'Mahoney - Wesley Murphy Mrs Dwyer - Doreen Keogh Jackie - Eamon Morrisey Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Script Editor: Gemma McMullan Recorded at RTE's studios in Dublin. Director: Mark Lambert The priestly sleuth comes across foul play at a distinctly unfriendly cricket match. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 04 | 01 | Cross Purposes | 20050217 | 20120811 (BBC7) 20120812 (BBC7) 20140816 (BBC7) 20140817 (BBC7) 20231003 (BBC7) | Charles Davies believes his life is under threat, after spotting clues in a high-brow magazine's crossword puzzle.. In his latest case, the priestly sleuth, finds Father Troy to be of assistance in an unexpected way. Starring David Threlfall Series of murder mysteries featuring Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer-turned-amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi Written by Simon Brett Paulo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Troy - TP McKenna Iris - Sara Kestelman Brenda - Pauline McLynn Kieran - Kevin Flood Tierney - Kieran Lagan Davies/Meehan - Gordon Fulton Music: Saint Agnes and the Burning Train by Sting. Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson The priestly sleuth tackles some crossword-related murders. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 04 | 02 | The Devil's Eye | 20050224 | 20120818 (BBC7) 20120819 (BBC7) 20140823 (BBC7) 20140824 (BBC7) 20231004 (BBC7) | Paolo accepts an invitation to speak at a storytelling festival. On arrival, he's confronted with old Gaelic, shipwrecks - and a community's mysterious history on a remote island off the Atlantic coast. Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi Written by By Bill Murphy Paulo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Rynne - Owen Roe McCairthaigh - Mark Lambert Tadgh - Patrick O'Kane Rosa - Aoife McMahon Falconer - Jack Shepherd McGahy - Sean McGinley Forbach - John Moraitis Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson The priestly sleuth gets involved in a mysterious case on a remote Irish island. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 04 | 03 | The Smoker | 20050303 | 20120825 (BBC7) 20120826 (BBC7) 20140830 (BBC7) 20140831 (BBC7) 20231005 (BBC7) | Paulo and Tina head for a wine bar and see an author getting drunk and causing trouble by lighting up. Soon afterwards his body is found... Starring David Threlfall. Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Andrew Martin Paulo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Quinn - Aldan McArdle Duncannon - Niall Buggy Moira - Ger Ryan Fallon - Barry McGovern Stuart - Christopher Routh Bryant - Charlie Bonner Lee - John Moratis Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson A drunken author lights up in a non-smoking wine bar and befalls a terrible fate. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 04 | 04 | No Sin | 20050310 | 20120901 (BBC7) 20120902 (BBC7) 20140906 (BBC7) 20140907 (BBC7) 20231006 (BBC7) 20231007 (BBC7) | Paulo and Tina are training at the gym when a body is discovered in the sauna..... Stars David Threlfall. With Tina Kellegher as long-suffering Inspector Tina Mahan Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi Written by Martin Meenan Paulo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Rynne - Owen Roe Mrs Reid - Margaret D'Arcy Ralph - Andrew Scott Daisy - Victoria Smurfit Horse - Lloyd Hutchinson Billy - Simon Delaney Jack - Andy Moore Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson A steroids scandal at the gym - another case for the priestly sleuth. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 04 | 05 | The Empty Vessel | 20050317 | 20120908 (BBC7) 20120909 (BBC7) 20140913 (BBC7) 20140914 (BBC7) 20231009 (BBC7) | A University rag week stunt ends in tragedy for one of the main players. Colin's girlfriend, Greta, is insistent that his life support is turned off, much to the lad's mother's distress. Starring David Threlfall Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by John Murphy. Paulo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Rynne - Owen Roe Betsy - Dawn Bradfield Mrs Nash - Frances Tomelty Greta - Daniela Denby-Ashe Max - Richard Dormer Colin - Eamonn Owens Dr Graham - Barry Cassin Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland Director Lawrence Jackson When a student is knocked down by a car the priestly sleuth must interview his friends. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. |
| 04 | 06 LAST | Shelter | 20050324 | 20120915 (BBC7) 20120916 (BBC7) 20140920 (BBC7) 20140921 (BBC7) 20231010 (BBC7) | The murder of a homeless man leads Paolo to link a Dublin squat with the history of art. As Baldi examined Donal's possessions, he realised the deceased had been a priest - from the same Franciscan order as his own. Starring David Threlfall and Tina Mahon Series of murder mysteries about Franciscan priest and philosophy lecturer turned amateur sleuth, Paolo Baldi. Written by Francis Turnly Paulo Baldi - David Threlfall Tina Mahon - Tina Kellegher Rynne - Owen Roe Troy - TP McKenna Gerald - Alex Jennings Kitty - Stella McCusker Niamh - Shuna Snow Ashlan - Richard Dormer Damo - Chris Corrigan Donal - Wesley Murphy Brendan - Vincent Higgins Deirdra/Maureen - Anne Byrne Dr Graham - Barry Cassin Music: Saint Agnes and the Burning Train by Sting. Format created by Barry Devlin for Sarah Lawson Productions. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Director Lawrence Jackson The sleuth links the murder of a homeless man in a Dublin squat with the history of art. Murder mysteries from the world's greatest crime fiction writers. Only on BBC Sounds. The priestly sleuth links the murder of a homeless man in a Dublin squat with the history of art. Stars David Threlfall. |
| 05 | 01 | The Million Dollar Question | 20080310 | 20120922 (BBC7) 20120923 (BBC7) 20150321 (BBC7) 20150322 (BBC7) 20170619 (BBC7) | Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth - investigates the mysterious deaths of members of a rockabilly band. What is the connection to patterns of squares and triangles? Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi, Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Owen Roe as Rynne, Diana Quick as Angela , Gerry O'Brien as Chuck, Frank O'Sullivan as Tuohy, Kieran Lagan as Dr Graham, Patrick Fitzsymons as Anto and The Sabre Jets as The Sun Boys. Murder mystery written by Barry Devlin. Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008. Paolo Baldi investigates the mysterious deaths of members of a rockabilly band. By Barry Devlin. Paolo investigates the mysterious deaths of members of a rockabilly band. |
| 05 | 02 | A Very Neglected Fish | 20080317 | 20120929 (BBC7) 20120930 (BBC7) 20150328 (BBC7) 20150329 (BBC7) 20170620 (BBC7) | Probing a murder set amongst the competitive world of celebrity chefs, Paolo finds himself sampling the world of secret recipes, Italian passions and an unexpected live TV appearance... Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth With Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, Owen Roe as Rynn, James D'Arcy as Gavin Farley, Paolo Tullio as Giorgio, Amanda Root as Lucy, Paul Reid as Martin, Nick Dunning as Franco Palametti, Niall Buggy as Tom Harrington and Bronagh Taggart as the Flight Attendant. Murder mystery written by John Murphy. Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Mark Lambert. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008. The murder of a food critic draws the Franciscan priest into the world of celebrity chefs. By John Murphy. Paolo investigates a murder set amongst the world of celebrity chefs. |
| 05 | 03 | A Green Murder | 20080324 | 20121006 (BBC7) 20121007 (BBC7) 20150404 (BBC7) 20150405 (BBC7) 20170621 (BBC7) | Investigating a murder among a community of Dublin environmentalists, Paolo follows a trail including a book launch, a property developer and the Wicklow Mountains... Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth With Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, Margaret D'Arcy as Mrs Reid, John Kavanagh as Lawlor, Stephen Mangan as Wilkinson, Mark Lambert as Dean, Richard Dormer as Gallagher, Marion O'Dwyer as Nicola Mason, John Hewitt as Bookseller, Patrick Fitzsymons as Builder/Junior Garda and Genevieve Swift as the Assistants. Murder mystery written by Andrew Martin. Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Lawrence Jackson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008. Franciscan priest Paolo Baldi sets out to solve the killing of an environmental campaigner By Andrew Martin. Paolo investigates a death among a community of Dublin environmentalists |
| 05 | 04 LAST | Food Of The Blue | 20080331 | 20121013 (BBC7) 20121014 (BBC7) 20150411 (BBC7) 20150412 (BBC7) 20170622 (BBC7) | Paolo Baldi's attempt at a scholarly retreat at the great Cranolly House just happens to coincide with its 500th Anniversary. A series of unusual events plunges Baldi into a world of ancient traditions struggling to survive in a modern and materialistic world - and murder... Starring David Threlfall as Paolo Baldi - Franciscan priest turned Dublin sleuth With Tina Kellegher as Tina Mahon, Owen Roe as Rynne, TP McKenna as Father Troy, Dermot Crowley as De Burca, David Kelly as Baldwin, Alan Stamford as Edmonds, Don Wycherley as O'Byrne, Richard Dormer as Lojek, Kieran Lagan as Don as Bronagh Taggart as the Girl. Murder mystery written by James McAleavey. Format by Barry Devlin. Developed and produced by BBC Northern Ireland. Directed in Belfast by Mark Lambert. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2008. The priest's retreat proves far from peaceful thanks to mysterious murders. By James McAleavey. Paolo is plunged into a world of ancient traditions. |