Bordering on pure camp, this episode of McDonald & Dodds is great fun - from the snarky social media to the misogynist lap dog and bitching cosmetic surgeon couple. Sarah Parish chews the scenery as the ambitious, soon-to-be-divorced consultant surgeon and wannabe karaoke star. The murder plot has plenty of twists, false leads and digs from Houseman for McDonald to weather before she and Dodds crack the mystery with their usual attention to crucial detail. A lovely turn from Emily Joyce as Diane, the husband's divorce lawyer, is a bonus as is the nurse with the distinctive vintage fashion sense. McDonald and Dodds - or Dudes as he gets called in this episode - continue to delight. One of my favourite episodes, watched more than a few times. Shows as good as this are hard to come by!
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