DI Tom Thorne's only key to catching a serial killer is a survivor unable to move or communicate.
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After the attack on Thorne and the killer's letter, which puts Thorne right in the middle of the investigation, Brigstocke decides to replace him with his rival, Kevin Tughan.
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Tughan discovers a photo of Phil Hendricks at the killer's lair, which firmly puts the pathologist in the frame as the killer.
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Thorne and the team think they have a serial killer on their hands when a series of dead girls are discovered across east London.
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Title: Thorne: Sleepyhead (2010)
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1 win & 4 nominations.
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| Sara Gregory | ... | Alison Willetts 3 episodes, 2010 | |
| Joshua Close | ... | Josh Ramsey 2 episodes, 2010 | |
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Thorne Sleepyhead: follows DI Tom Thornes investigation into a mysterious serial killer. His first three victims ended up dead. His fourth was not so fortunate. Alison Willetts is unlucky to be alive. She has survived a stroke, deliberately induced by manipulation of pressure points on the head and neck. She can see, hear and feel, she is aware of everything going on around her, but she is unable to move or communicate. In leaving Alison alive, the police believe the killer's made his first mistake. Written by gagan jindal
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serial killer | tv mini series | british | locked in syndrome | based on book |Parents Guide:
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Part of a two-night murder mystery TV show, the other one called Thorne: Scaredycat. See more »Goofs
The Jack Shepherd playing Jim Thorne is Jack Shepherd (I), and not the Jack Shepherd (V) the link goes to. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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2010 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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"I have little doubt that author Billingham would be mortified at what has been done to his brilliant book and beloved characters..."
Before you go all self important with the 'book was so much better' garbage, you may want to get your facts straight. Mark Billingham is listed as an executive producer, which, as I understand it, has an awful lot to do with how a film's made. No, I haven't seen the film, read the book, or even heard of any of it before looking at the review, but it just bugs the crap out of me when people think they own a movie just because they read the book. And to assume that the author might be disappointed without even looking into whether the author had a role in the movie adaptation? I'm pretty sure your review is useless.