Fair rating?Death of a Family Man
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious death of businessman John Shearwood, found floating in the waters under the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. Supposedly on a golf trip to Ireland, wife Stella and brother Luke are baffled to discover John has been working as an informant for Revenue and Customs. But why spy on your own firm?
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#4In Season 4of 4 rated episodes
#49All-timeof 55 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.7
2014First airedMay 18, 2014
Guest stars
Kingsley Ben-Adiras Dr. Marcus Summer
Olivia Armstrongas Jessie Ashworth
Martin Oldfieldas Solicitor
Robert Glenisteras Owen Preece
Billy Howleas Billy Shearwood
Colin Tierneyas Luke Shearwood
Maibritt Saerensas Stella Shearwood
Moey Hassanas Malachi
Tim Dantayas Mark Donovan
John Draycottas Cawley & Griffin Tailor
Melissa Sindenas Eileen
Clare Kerriganas Gemma Makins
Agata Jaroszas Cleaning Lady
Tom Hutchas DC John WarrenCrew
David RichardsDirector
Martha HillierWriter
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