Episode #3.2 

A severed hand is sent to the police station and investigations link it to the murders of several women around the country,all of whom had used the Crescent Moon dating agency. After Alex ... See full summary »

Director:

David Drury

Writers:

Matthew Graham (creator), Ashley Pharoah (creator)

Stars:

Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Philip Glenister	...	Gene Hunt
Keeley Hawes	...	Alex Drake
Dean Andrews	...	Ray Carling
Marshall Lancaster	...	Chris Skelton
Montserrat Lombard	...	Shaz Granger
Daniel Mays	...	Jim Keats
Joseph Long	...	Luigi
Geff Francis	...	Viv James
Beth Goddard	...	Elaine Downing
Nicholas Sidi	...	Graham McClean (as Nick Sidi)
Nick Haverson	...	Colin Dawson
Dean Nolan	...	Builder
Rupert Simonian	...	Harris (as Rupert Simionian)
Charlie Roe	...	Pathologist
Flaminia Cinque	...	Rhonda

Storyline

A severed hand is sent to the police station and investigations link it to the murders of several women around the country,all of whom had used the Crescent Moon dating agency. After Alex has unsuccessfully carried out an experiment in speed dating, Shaz,disillusioned with her job and seeking a challenge,goes undercover to trap the killer.

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Plot Keywords:

afterlife | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Gene (Philip Glenister)'s speed date, Rhonda (Flaminia Cinque), says she's after a man who's "hung like something off the beach at Weston-Super-Mare." This references the UK phrase, "hung like a donkey", referring to the size of a man's penis. Donkey rides were a traditional feature of seaside resorts in England (such as Weston-Super-Mare) and Wales. Originally, the donkeys used for beach rides for kids were working draught animals used in the cockle-picking industries around the UK coastline. The tradition started in the Victorian era but is less prevalent today.

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Quotes

Alex Drake: [Hunt is beating a suspect] Is this strictly necessary?
Gene Hunt: No, but it's bloody good fun!

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983)

User Reviews

Is there Life on........?

Someone has sent CID a severed hand, that someone seems to be using a Private dating establishment to meet victims.

What a start, the guys dancing to Uptown Girl, just one of many great tracks played here, including Life on Mars.

After a cracking first episode, the final series continues in real style, this was excellent. I loved the story, visuals, humour and curiousity this brings. We have that wonderful scene where Alex stares into the stars.

A great episode for Shaz, she is centre stage throughout, she goes on a journey of realisation about her job, we learn what sort of character Keats is, and what he's up to.

So, so good. 9/10.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 2010 (UK)

Filming Locations:

St John Gate, St John's Lane, Clerkenwell, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kudos Film and Television, Monastic Productions, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

59 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD