Created by : Ellis Peters(real name Edith Pargeter(1913-1995), OBE, who was born
in Shropshire, near Wales, where Cadfael is set. Peters was also a linguist.
Ellis Peters
First Appeared in print : Between 1997 and 1994. Cadfael is a monk of many
talents, a doctor, pharmicist, medical examiner and Welsh sleuth. He's first described as barrel-chested, bandy-legged and 57.
First radio appearance : First played by Glyn Houston(below) and then by Philip Madoc(above) on BBC Radio 4, later to become Radio 4 Xtra.
Partner/Sidekick : Maiden Saint Winifre, for whom he has a special affection. Also young Brother Oswin.
Arch Enemies : .
Setting/Location: Shrewsbury Abbey, Shrewsbury, in England, in the 12th century, during the reign of King Stephen.
Tv connections : Cadfael has been played on tv by Sir Derek Jacobi(below).
Theme tune: Cadfael tune
