Darkness Visible: Part 1 (13 Mar. 1996)

Sam investigates the death of a gay man while in police custody. He had been arrested while drunk and was sharing a cell with another drunk, in for the night. The victim died from a blow to... See full summary »

Director:

Noella Smith

Writers:

Brendan Cleary (poem), Nigel McCrery (deviser),

Stars:

Amanda Burton, John McGlynn, Clare Higgins

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Amanda Burton	...	Sam Ryan
John McGlynn	...	Detective Inspector Tom Adams
Clare Higgins	...	Detective Superintendent Farmer
Ken Stott	...	Sergeant Bob Claire
Brendan Coyle	...	Liam Slattery
William Armstrong	...	Dr. Trevor Stewart
Ruth Gemmell	...	Detective Constable Kerry Cox
Philip Glenister	...	PC Denning
Janice Acquah	...	Marcia Evans
Ruth McCabe	...	Wyn Ryan
Matthew Steer	...	Ricky Ryan
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
James Aubrey	...	DI Hartley
Terence Booth	...	Symonds Solicitor
Woolf Byrne	...	Sam's Father
Rebecca Craig	...	Jenny Stewart

Storyline

Sam investigates the death of a gay man while in police custody. He had been arrested while drunk and was sharing a cell with another drunk, in for the night. The victim died from a blow to the head and was badly beaten post-mortem. DS Farmer is concerned that the assault may have been the work of some of her officers. Sam also meets up with Liam Slattery an old friend she has not seen for 20 years. Sam's sister however is convinced Liam was responsible for the death of their father years before.

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Plot Keywords:

forensic

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 March 1996 (UK)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min 120 min (2 parts)

Color:

Color

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