Gently Liberated

S08E01·7.7·May 21, 2017·1h 30m·BBC One

In Newcastle in 1970, DCI Gently re-opens Bacchus's old case of a woman convicted of her husband's murder. Will he expose a miscarriage of justice or jeopardise his reputation?

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#2In Season 8of 2 rated episodes

#12All-timeof 24 rated episodes

−0.1vs season avgSeason 8 averages 7.8

2017First airedMay 21, 2017

Guest stars

Simon Hubbardas PC Taylor

Lisa McGrillisas Sergeant Rachel Coles

Don Gallagheras Dr. Bob Anderton

Anamaria Marincaas Eve Liddell

Emma Rigbyas Betty Platt

Derek Hutchinsonas Stanley the Landlord

Lorcan Cranitchas ACC Nicholls

Steven Elderas Tommy Norton

Paul Warrineras Harry Willis

Christopher Tembeyas Alistair Liddell

Ruby McAvoyas Young Marion

Victoria Bewickas Marion Liddell

Heather Carrollas Ring Girl

Robert Lonsdaleas Robert Platt

Crew

Robert del MaestroDirector

Charlotte WolfWriter

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