Episode #3.5 

Two loutish policemen, Litton and Bevan, whom Hunt knew in Manchester, turn up on his patch in pursuit of ageing comic Frank Hardwick,who has allegedly robbed the Police Widows Fund. ... See full summary »

Director:

Jamie Payne

Writers:

Chris Hurford, Tom Butterworth

Stars:

Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews

Cast

Episode credited cast:
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
Lee Ross	...	DCI Litton
Nicholas Gleaves	...	DI Jeff Bevan
Roy Hudd	...	Frank Hardwick
Camille Coduri	...	Gloria
Robert Wilfort	...	Rick Travers
Jack James	...	Doctor
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Marc Hockley	...	Scumbug Guv'nor

Storyline

Two loutish policemen, Litton and Bevan, whom Hunt knew in Manchester, turn up on his patch in pursuit of ageing comic Frank Hardwick,who has allegedly robbed the Police Widows Fund. However, when someone takes a pot shot at Frank ,Hunt and his team suspect that the visitors are lying. In fact he has evidence of their corruption and is fleeing for his life. With Frank safe at Luigi's Hunt takes great pleasure in playing the couple off against each other at a police gala.

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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

Ravi Shanker is mentioned. Ravi Shankar was an Indian singer and musician famed for his playing of the Sitar, best remembered for his influence on Beatles guitarist George Harrison in the 60s.

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Goofs

When Hunt shoots at the van trying to run over Hardwick, he fires seven rounds without reloading. That is one too many for his six-shot Colt Python.

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Quotes

Frank Hardwick: Reminds me of the Italian doctor. He thought an innuendo was a suppository.

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Connections

References The Blues Brothers (1980)

User Reviews

Having a ball

Great songs, great black comedy and an intriguing long term storyline plus an old comedian gets caught with his trousers down. Great fun with a returning character too.

Details

Release Date:

30 April 2010 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Rushworth Street, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

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

Technical Specs

Runtime:

52 min