McLevy: Behind the Curtain & A Voice from the Grave

Inspired by the real-life memoirs of a Victorian Inspector in Scotland, James McLevy prowls the dark streets of 1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of Constable Mulholland.

Brian Cox stars as McLevy with Siobhan Redmond as Jean Brash and Michael Perceval-Maxwell as Mulholland, in these two BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations. Inspired by the real-life memoirs of a Victorian Inspector in Scotland, James McLevy prowls the dark streets of 1860s Edinburgh bringing criminals to justice, with the assistance of Constable Mulholland. In "Behind the Curtain", a death threat written in blood is found pinned to the wall of the leading lady's dressing room at the Parade Theatre. "A Voice from the Grave" sees McLevy feeling the heat - and not just from the scorching Scottish sunshine - as he deals with a mystery lover, naughty photos and a nasty murder. Starring Brian Cox, Siobhan Redmond and Michael Perceval-Maxwell, and written by David Ashton. "One of the best drama offerings on air". - "Financial Times".