Fair rating?Broken Promise
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the murder of a promising journalism student, who falls to his death under suspicious circumstances. With no eyewitnesses and no immediate leads, Vera turns to friends and family to glean all she can about Jamie, and to discover who might have wanted him dead. Could his investigative journalism be responsible for making serious enemies?
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#4In Season 7of 4 rated episodes
#45All-timeof 55 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 7 averages 7.8
2017First airedApril 2, 2017
Guest stars
Ayoola Smartas Lucy Curran
Philip Ardittias John GreenhillChris Gordonas Rory Marston
Nathalie Arminas Eva Motian
Stuart Grahamas Alan Marston
Steven Elderas Steve Devonshire
Michael Shaefferas Ian Holland
Michelle Tateas Shona Adams
Steven Hillmanas Derek Stoddart
Riley Jonesas DC Mark Edwards
Hebe Beardsallas Jennifer Marston
Tony Neilsonas Barman
Fraser Wallas James "Jamie" Marshall
Cole Howardas Baby MaxCrew
Lee Haven-JonesDirectorRobert MurphyWriter
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