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Talking to the Dead

TV·2013–2013·Sky Witness·Drama, Crime, Mystery·1h

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In Talking to the Dead, Sophie Rundle plays a young rookie cop with a brilliant mind, a mysterious past and a deep empathy with the dead. The drama also features Russell Tovey, Keith Allen and Michael Smiley.

Cast

Sophie RundleSophie RundleFiona GriffithsMichael SmileyMichael SmileyDavid PenryMark Lewis JonesMark Lewis JonesDCI Owen JacksonChristine TremarcoChristine TremarcoDc Elli JonesKeith AllenKeith AllenRobbie GriffithsRussell ToveyRussell ToveyDS Huw Brydon

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