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The King Came Calling

S01E03·7.3·January 13, 2013·1h·BBC Two

H Division and the Independent City of London force are thrown together when the panic surrounding a sudden cholera outbreak leads them to scour both boroughs to find some underlying pattern amidst the rising tide of sickness and death. Meanwhile Emily Reid seeks patronage for her charity efforts, unaware of the resistance she will meet.

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#5In Season 1of 8 rated episodes

#8All-timeof 36 rated episodes

−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.5

2013First airedJanuary 13, 2013

Guest stars

David Wilmotas Sgt. Donald Atherton

Jonathan Barnwellas P.C. Dick Hobbs

Patrick Baladias Sidney Ressler

Norma Sheahanas Distressed Woman

Penny Downieas Flora Gable

Emma Griffiths Malinas Harlot

Oddie Braddellas Boater

Simon Gregoras Claxton

Dave Legenoas George

Jennifer Lavertyas Kathleen

Jonathan Whiteas Madam

Malcolm Adamsas Porter

Stuart Bunceas Preacher

Crew

Andy WilsonDirector

Declan CroghanWriter

Richard WarlowWriter

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