3. The Ambush
In Germany, the Roman sleuth learns the legion's legate Gracilis is missing. And Barber Xanthus reveals a talent. Stars Anton Lesser.
Roman detective, Marcus Didius Falco has arrived in Germany and discovered that Gracilis, the 14th Legion's legate, has gone missing.
It looks as though he might be involved in some corrupt business with the local potters.
Falco's inquiries get him into trouble with a centurion, and Xanthus the barber reveals an unexpected talent.
Starring Anton Lesser.
Lindsey Davis鈥檚 historical mystery.
Dramatised by Mary Cutler.
Falco 鈥�. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina 鈥�. Anna Madeley
Justinus 鈥�. Oliver J Hembrough
Xanthus 鈥�. David Holt
Priscilla 鈥�. Rachel Atkins
Julia 鈥�. Carolyn Backhouse
Augustinilla 鈥�. Sophie Samuda
Centurion 鈥�. Jez Thomas
Accountant/Potter 鈥�. James Durham
Directed at 麻豆社 Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in April 2007.
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