Mistaken Identity: Part 2 (28 Jan. 2002)

The police now have Mike Patterson in custody but he vehemently denies having anything to do with the death of the Harrises. DS Toolan thinks that Patterson is their man but Frost isn't so ... See full summary »

Director:

Roger Bamford

Writers:

R.D. Wingfield (characters), David Gilman (screenplay)

Stars:

David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Susan Penhaligon

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
David Jason	...	DI Jack Frost
Bruce Alexander	...	Supt. Mullett
Susan Penhaligon	...	Pam Hartley
John Lyons	...	DS George Toolan
Michelle Joseph	...	WPC Ronnie Lonnegan
Michael Cochrane	...	Babcock, HMI
Barrie Ingham	...	Arnold Harris
Jason Merrells	...	Mike Patterson
Julian Wadham	...	Harry Monkton
Annette Ekblom	...	Fiona Monkton
Kate Maberly	...	Melanie Monkton
Jonjo O'Neill	...	Jeffrey Meadows
Arthur White	...	PC Ernest 'Ernie' Trigg
James McKenna	...	Sgt. Don Brady
Barry Jackson	...	Walter

Storyline

The police now have Mike Patterson in custody but he vehemently denies having anything to do with the death of the Harrises. DS Toolan thinks that Patterson is their man but Frost isn't so sure and believes the solution lies elsewhere. The dead man in the reservoir is identified as Reginald Molloy, a one-time resident of Denton. His mother returns to Denton to identify the body and hasn't a clue as to how or why her son would be there. They had moved away some 13 years ago after she witnessed a bank robbery and was required to give evidence in court. When Frost learns that Paul Harris' father was also a witness at the same trial he has the beginnings of the solution. Melanie Monkton, the daughter of the local gentry, is also missing and although under pressure to include her disappearance as part of the murder investigation, Frost thinks it's a completely separate case. Meanwhile, Frost's relationship with psychologist Pam Hartley seems to be going well though it does take an ...

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 January 2002 (UK)

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

74 min 75 min (6 episodes)

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Super conclusion

The story continues for the hunt of the psychotic serial killer on the loose. In his difficult quest to nail the killer, Jack almost cuts corners a little too far, but soon comes to realise that Pam could hold the key to the man's identity...

A young girl's racehorse is put down, her mother is having an affair, and her father has something to hide. Why? Frost is on the case...

Mistaken Identity comes to a nail-biting conclusion, with a particular strong performance from actress Susan Penhaligon. Another enjoyable story in the Frost franchise, and is another firm favourite of mine.

10/10