The Trial of Eddie Santini (2 Apr. 2000)

P.C. Eddie Santini stands trial for murder.

Director:

Ian White

Writers:

Geoff McQueen (series deviser), Elizabeth-Anne Wheal

Stars:

Michael Higgs, Caroline Catz, Samantha Robson

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Higgs	...	P.C. Santini
Caroline Catz	...	Sgt. Fox
Samantha Robson	...	P.C. Hagen
Sharon Maughan	...	Alex Dunbar Q.C.
Peter De Jersey	...	Haldane Q.C.
Paul Rattray	...	Duggie
Alastair Galbraith	...	Ferguson
Roger Griffiths	...	D.S. Timpney
Libby Davison	...	D.C. Rawton
Andrew Paul	...	P.C. Quinnan
Jason O'Mara	...	D.S. Pallister
Paul Brennen	...	P.O Suggett
John White	...	P.O. Haines
John Quayle	...	Judge Whittaker
Matthew Crompton	...	P.C. Harker

Storyline

P.C. Eddie Santini stands trial for murder.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 April 2000 (UK)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

73 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Jason O'Mara is listed in the credits as 'D.S. Pallister', although his character's rank is Detective Superintendent (usually shortened to 'Det. Supt.' in the credits for this series). 'D.S.' is an abbreviation of Detective Sergeant.

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Quotes

[Rosie meets Liz Rawton for a cup of coffee and Liz asks her why she's still seeing Pallister]
Sgt. Fox: Sex! Everything else about him I could do without.

User Reviews

The bill at its peak

The year 2000 was probably what most fans would agree was the pinnacle year for the show; after 17 years this fine British television institution had reached its zenith, and unfortunately its been downhill all the way since. i own the collectors edition on VHS of the 3 episode 'trial of Eddie santini and watched it again, for the first time in years. i was very surprised that it was way better than i had remembered. here we have Pc Eddie santini;(brilliantly played by Michael Higgs)a good looking smooth wide-boy, always out for himself and whatever he can lay his hands on in order to better himself, always looking for an angle in any given situation. but the real Santini... a chauvinistic bully with a bad attitude towards anybody who gets in his way, especially women. the episode follows on from 1998 when when (then PC Rosie fox, played by Higgs real life Wife Caroline Catz)left Sun hill after falling foul of Santini's obsession with her... fast forward 18 months and the two will be thrown together on a case, but this time Santini's up to his neck in it and this fox has seen the rabbit. this really is simply very classy television... gripping stuff that is impossible to look away from, even if you do know what happens. i would imagine most fans have seen this, but if you haven't, try and track down a copy you wont be disappointed.