Episode 1

Guest stars

John Benfieldas Chief Supt. Michael Kernan

Richard Hawleyas DI Richard Haskons

Philip Wrightas DC Lillie

Jack Ellisas DI Tony MuddymanAndrew Tiernanas DC Rosper

Stephen Boxeras DCI David Thorndike

Craig Fairbrassas DI Frank Burkin

Ian Fitzgibbonas DC Jones

David Ryallas Oscar Bream

Colin Salmonas DS Robert OswaldeNina Sosanyaas Joanne FagunwaMatt Bardockas Jason Reynolds

Fraser Jamesas Tony Allen

Adrian Schilleras Gold

Crew

John StricklandDirector

AAllan CubittWriter

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