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Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.
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Episode 1
A man is released on licence after serving 20 years for the murder of a 14-year-old girl. When the body of her best friend, who disappeared at the same time, is found, Frost has to investigate a 20-year-old murder.
Directed by Paul HarrisonWritten by Michael RussellGuest stars David McKail, Keith Barron, Jonathan Slinger, Julia Watson, John Castle, Paula Wilcox, Nicholas Farrell, Elizabeth Berrington
Episode 2
A bus driver and conductress are abducted. Frost is unhappy at being paired with DS Marsh, who made a complaint about him 15 years before.
Directed by Roger BamfordWritten by David GilmanGuest stars Jason Maza, Sarah Ball, Julia St. John, Cherie Lunghi, Dearbhla Molloy, Stephen Kennedy, Vicki Hopps, Daren Elliott Holmes
Episode 3
Three naked bodies are found buried, and laid out in the shape of a triangle. Meanwhile, there is trouble when a multi-millionaire businessman decides to relocate his corporate headquarters to Denton.
Directed by Paul HarrisonWritten by Thomas ElliceGuest stars David McKail, Lauren Ward, Adrian Lukis, Tam Williams, Mel Martin, Sarah Matravers, Paul Shane, Julia Dalkin
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
David JasonDI Jack Frost
Bruce AlexanderSuperintendent Norman Mullett
John LyonsDS George Toolan
David McKailDr David McKenzie
David GoodersonPathologist
Caroline HarkerHazel Wallace
Lindy WhitefordShirley Fisher
Paul MoriartySgt Wells
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