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5. The Warning

The bruised Roman woos his girlfriend, who also turns detective. But then his world crashes down around him. Stars Anton Lesser.

A battered and bruised Falco discovers the best way to win back the affections of his girlfriend.

Helena proves that she too can play detective, but the intriguing murder case is put on hold when Falco discovers his world crashing down around him.

Anton Lesser stars as Ancient Rome's favourite crime investigator.

Lindsey Davis's gripping, historical mystery.

Dramatised by Mary Cutler.

Marcus Didius Falco …. Anton Lesser
Helena Justina …. Ann Madeley
Petronius …. Ben Crowe
Hyacinthus …. Stephen Critchlow
Appius Priscillus …. Kim Wall
Severina Zotica …. Tracy Wiles
The Maid …. Emily Chennery
The Cake Seller …. Laurence Saunders
Cossus …. Jonathan Tafler
The Parrot …. Colin Rote

Directed at Ö÷²¥´óÐã Birmingham by Peter Leslie Wild.

First broadcast on Ö÷²¥´óÐã Radio 4 in June 2006.

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