Fair rating?Inspector George Gently· Season 1 · Episode 1
The Burning Man
An unidentified burnt body draws Inspector Gently and Detective Sergeant Bacchus into the shadowy world of IRA gun-running, and into direct opposition with a ruthless Special Branch officer.
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#1In Season 1of 2 rated episodes
#16All-timeof 24 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.6
2008First airedJuly 13, 2008
Guest stars
Simon Hubbardas PC Taylor
Tony Rohras Robert "China" Mates
Michael Winderas Receptionist
Charlotte Rileyas Carmel O'Shaughnessy
Robert Glenisteras Empton
John Kavanaghas Doyle
Finbar Lynchas Ruairi O'Connell
Pooky Quesnelas Wanda Lane
Tom Beardas Campling
Deka Walmsleyas O'Shaughnessy
Colin MacLachlanas Billy
Tony Maudsleyas Madsen
Liam Houricanas Adjutant
Paul Wyettas PodmoreCrew
Ciarán DonnellyDirectorPeter FlanneryWriter
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