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Frank Deasy (writer)
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12 November 2006 (USA)
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Approaching retirement, Jane Tennison investigates the murder of a missing girl. But the cracks soon begin to show as Jane struggles with an alcohol problem and the death of her father. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
Another 7 wins
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7 nominations
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Interview: 'Father & Son' Drama Premieres on Rte
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Intelligent AND entertaining!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Helen Mirren | ... | Det. Supt. Jane Tennison | |
| Stephen Tompkinson | ... | Sean Philips | |
| Laura Greenwood | ... | Penny Philips | |
| Eve Best | ... | Linda Philips | |
| Gary Lewis | ... | Tony Sturdy | |
| Katy Murphy | ... | Ruth Sturdy | |
| Frank Finlay | ... | Arnold Tennison | |
| Tom Bell | ... | Bill Otley | |
| Robert Pugh | ... | DS Alun Simms | |
| Brendan Coyle | ... | DCS Mitchell | |
| Robbie Gee | ... | DI Traynor | |
| Russell Mabey | ... | DS Cox | |
| Laura Doddington | ... | DC Wood | |
| Heshima Thompson | ... | Curtis Flynn | |
| Carolyn Pickles | ... | Pauline |
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Continuity: In this episode, Jane's only sister is named Pauline, yet in all the other episodes - when mentioned - her name is Pam (and played by Jessica Turner).
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Tony Sturdy:
Christ! You never made a mistake? You never been ashamed?
Det. Supt. Jane Tennison: What were you ashamed of Tony? Hmm? 'Cause you like a drink? Is that what it is? You had more than one beer in that car, didn't you? I mean, I can tell you like a drink. 'Cause you smell of alcohol right now.
Tony Sturdy: No. That's not me. That's you.
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Det. Supt. Jane Tennison: What were you ashamed of Tony? Hmm? 'Cause you like a drink? Is that what it is? You had more than one beer in that car, didn't you? I mean, I can tell you like a drink. 'Cause you smell of alcohol right now.
Tony Sturdy: No. That's not me. That's you.
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Featured in The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2006) (TV)
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"The Final Act" is the splendid concluding episode of a (generally) gripping series. As in the very best crime dramas, the focus really isn't the plot or the "whodunnit?" but the character of the central players. And if Helen Mirren almost eclipses them, that's only a bonus for the viewer. The tension is generated not by the crime plot (which is serviceable but predictable) but from Mirren's gripping portrayal of the powerful and all-too-human Jane Tennyson who treads the tightrope of her final days in her career. She somehow manages to give us a woman who balances the angels and the devils in her character without once lapsing into the predictable or the incredible. And THAT's what keeps you leaning forward in your seat.
God, but she's good!