Dockers (24 Apr. 2006)

With the recent release of Cabinet papers under the 30-year rule, Jack pushes to reopen the investigation into the death of Joe Walsh, a left-wing union leader. His body was fished out of ... See full summary »

Director:

Rob Evans

Writers:

John Martin Johnson, J.C. Wilsher,

Stars:

Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Alun Armstrong	...	Brian Lane
James Bolam	...	Jack Halford
Amanda Redman	...	Det. Supt. Sandra Pullman
Dennis Waterman	...	Gerry Standing
Anthony Calf	...	D.A.C. Strickland
Susan Jameson	...	Esther Lane
Leanne Lakey	...	Karen
Kenneth Colley	...	Frank Benson
Martin Troakes	...	Joe Walsh
Frances Barber	...	Anita Walsh (as Francis Barber)
Fiona Dolman	...	Kate Sutton
Dave Hill	...	Brendan Dyer
Maggie Steed	...	Rose Dyer
Kenneth Cranham	...	Lord McCready
Michael Howe	...	Mark Seroyan

Storyline

With the recent release of Cabinet papers under the 30-year rule, Jack pushes to reopen the investigation into the death of Joe Walsh, a left-wing union leader. His body was fished out of the Thames in the mid 1970s and his death put down to suicide, but it was clear that the Cabinet wanted his antics stopped, and Jack wonders if someone might have taken those wishes a little too seriously. There were rumors that Walsh had fiddled the union books, and several of his contemporaries are convinced he was disposed of by MI5. Meanwhile, Brian decides to stop taking his medication, with expected results.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Release Date:

24 April 2006 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Wall to Wall Media

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Quotes

[first lines]
Herbalist: Taken correctly, combined with proper diet, these medicines can control the flow of energy and help you balance the workings of the mind.
Brian Lane: Yeah. Yeah, that's definitely what I'm after; the holistic approach. Western medicine's treating me like a machine, a system. Instead of a whole, living, breathing person,
Herbalist: But, um, if you are taking prescription drugs, I'd recommend you consult your doctor before changing your regime.
Brian Lane: [with fingers crossed behind his back] Why, of course, of ...

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