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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 full episode list
Release Date:
21 February 1996 (UK) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Mystery more
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Awards:
6 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(15 articles)
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User Comments:
A fine example of British drama more (8 total)

Cast

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William Gaminara ... Leo Dalton / ... (63 episodes, 2002-2008)
Tom Ward ... Dr. Harry Cunningham / ... (63 episodes, 2002-2008)

Emilia Fox ... Nikki Alexander / ... (45 episodes, 2004-2008)
Amanda Burton ... Sam Ryan (44 episodes, 1996-2004)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
60 min (season 1,2,6 - 11) | 120 min (Season 3,4,and 5)
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:MA (some episodes) | Argentina:13 | Netherlands:12
Filming Locations:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK more
Company:
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) more

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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Extras: Ross Kemp (#1.2)" (2005) more

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16 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
A fine example of British drama, 15 August 2006
10/10
Author: bumbebee from United Kingdom

I always enjoy this show for the following reasons: It gives a wonderful insight, if simplified, into the world of forensic pathology, an area in which I would love to work.

Each new case is original, well constructed and thoughtfully presented. They remain topical, without the feeling of an after-school special relating to current affairs.

Unlike shoddy American drama, the focus is on the storyline and character development. The reason that dialogue is not snappy and constant is because it would turn the characters into one of the "Friends" brigade - where cheap laughs are more important than the integrity of the character.

The show is challenging - plots and subplots intertwine cleverly, meaning it's not a "background" show, but one which is completely consuming for the viewer.

The honest make-up/autopsy scenes. These just fit, without being sensationalist, and add to the realistic feeling of the show.

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