The Caring Game (14 Nov. 2008)

A young woman is found dead in a bath full of water. She's been dead a week. A sister she's fallen out with, a neighbour who's had enough of her and many lies disguising her actual lifestyle. Who killed her?

Director:

James Henry

Writers:

Glenn Chandler (creator), Michael Jenner

Stars:

Blythe Duff, John Michie, Alex Norton

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Blythe Duff	...	DS Jackie Reid
John Michie	...	DI Robbie Ross
Alex Norton	...	DCI Matt Burke
Colin McCredie	...	DC Stuart Fraser
Andrea Hart	...	Gaby
Steven Duffy	...	Barry Carrick (as JS Duffy)
Callum O'Neill	...	Dean Provan
Alex Donald	...	Eddie Wilson
Sandy McDade	...	Gillian McMartin
Alastair Galbraith	...	Allan Pitt
Michael MacKenzie	...	Dr Magnus Baird (as Michael Mackenzie)
Romana Abercromby	...	Dee Robison
Charlotte Allan	...	Kyla McMartin
Elaine Catrina Gracie	...	Shona Jervis
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Adam Smith	...	Police Station Desk Clerk

Storyline

A young woman is found dead in a bath full of water. She's been dead a week. A sister she's fallen out with, a neighbour who's had enough of her and many lies disguising her actual lifestyle. Who killed her?

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 November 2008 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

SMG Productions

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Recycled Taggart!

Kyra McMartin is found floating in her bath. She has been dead a week. The investigation leads quickly to Allan Pitt, a shady real estate agent. Meanwhile Robbie Ross is having personal problems. His ex wife wants to start over again in Canada with their teen-age son.

During the investigation Stuart discovers a neighbor with form for breaking and entering. He also has a record for violence. Matters become even more complicated when the victim's estranged sister is found to have a friendship with the neighbor.

Sandy McDade makes her third appearance with Taggart. This is one very good actress. Hopefully she will find a permanent spot in a continuing series somewhere. Several other actor are making their second and third appearances also.

Robbie Ross tries to woo his wife back and almost succeeds when she demands he quit his job and join the family in Canada. The case is solved when two charity muggers (chuggers) are discovered referring street kids to the shady real estate agent. This is a welcome return to vintage Taggart. John Mitchie puts in a veteran performance which gives the series hope.

Alex Norton's continuing role as Mr Angry still annoys me.