Cracker (1993–1996)

An abrasively eccentric forensic psychologist aids in the solving of difficult police cases.

Creator:

Jimmy McGovern

Stars:

Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien

20 wins & 14 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Robbie Coltrane	...	Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald (24 episodes, 1993-1996)
Geraldine Somerville	...	DS Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon (23 episodes, 1993-1995)
Kieran O'Brien	...	Mark Fitzgerald (21 episodes, 1993-1995)
Lorcan Cranitch	...	DS Jimmy Beck (19 episodes, 1993-1995)
Barbara Flynn	...	Judith Fitzgerald (19 episodes, 1993-1995)
Ricky Tomlinson	...	D.C.I. Charlie Wise (15 episodes, 1994-1996)
Tess Thomson	...	Kate 'Katie' Fitzgerald (12 episodes, 1993-1995)
Christopher Eccleston	...	DCI David Bilborough (10 episodes, 1993-1994)
Wil Johnson	...	D.C. Skelton (10 episodes, 1994-1995)

Storyline

This mystery series from the U.K. outlines the adventures of a psychologist employed by the police to aid them in profiling and questioning suspects. "Fitz" (Robbie Coltrane), an avowed drunkard and gambler, has an uncanny knack for boring directly into the hearts and minds of his subjects, many of whom may in fact be saner than he is...

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 September 1993 (UK)

Also Known As:

Fitz ratkaisee

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

A&E Television Networks, Granada Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 90 min (9 episodes) 60 min (22 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Fitz is never seen driving and is always driven by others. The reason is never explained in the series. But in the book "Cracker: The Truth Behind the Fiction", it says that "He's never trusted himself behind the wheel of a car - its just too tempting to put your foot down and close your eyes and gamble that you won't hit anything before you've counted to twenty".

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Quotes

DS Jimmy Beck: He's throwin' fits, Fitz!
Fitz: I'm in custody, CUSTODY!

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Connections

Featured in The 100 Greatest TV Moments (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Summertime"
Sung by Carol Kidd

User Reviews

In a word: fabulous

I agree with the comments above. This is the best series ever seen on any screen, anywhere. Robbie Coltrane, as Fitz, steals every show, though everyone is excellent. From the start, this has been a cop show with heart and soul. All I can say is more, more more ...