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Former police officer Robert and his wife Katy left city life behind them after Robert was injured, whilst trying to protect a witness in his care. The witness, Susan Reynolds was fatally shot. Robert has been struggling with the guilt he feels over the death of Susan. In a bid to put the past behind them, Robert and Katy now run a guest house, hidden away in the idyllic Lake District. A surprise visitor turns up, DCI Mark Maxwell, an ex-colleague and old friend. He suggests that the guest house is perfectly positioned to operate as a safe house, Robert is tempted but will Katy agree?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Former police officer Robert and his wife Katy left city life behind them after Robert was injured, whilst trying to protect a witness in his care. The witness, Susan Reynolds was fatally shot. Robert has been struggling with the guilt he feels over the death of Susan. In a bid to put the past behind them, Robert and Katy now run a guest house, hidden away in the idyllic Lake District. A surprise visitor turns up, DCI Mark Maxwell, an ex-colleague and old friend. He suggests that the guest house is perfectly positioned to operate as a safe house, Robert is tempted but will Katy agree?
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Episode 1
When former detective Tom Brook hears news of a shocking abduction, he is convinced that the Crow, a notorious killer, is back. The family of the missing woman are soon placed under Tom's protection in his safe house.
Directed by Marc EvansWritten by Ed WhitmoreGuest stars Kirstie Beckman, Jim Cartwright, Dawn Gledhill, Martin Alfonsin Larsen, Grant Crookes, Sacha Parkinson, Charlie Kelly, Lynsey McLaren
Episode 2
As the search for Julie intensifies, John's erratic behavior causes Tom to become suspicious.
Directed by Marc EvansWritten by Ed Whitmore, Tracey MaloneGuest stars Dervla Kirwan, Rob Flanagan, Grahame Fox, Dennis O'Donnell, Trish Pope, Phil Tillott, Sacha Parkinson, Charlie Kelly
Episode 3
Tom makes a huge breakthrough in the case which leads him to investigate a shady estate agent with links to the past abductions. Meanwhile, after Dani gets herself in trouble, the shocking reason why she mistrusts John is finally revealed.
Directed by Marc EvansWritten by Ed Whitmore, Tracey MaloneGuest stars Luci Fish, Grant Crookes, Sacha Parkinson, Charlie Kelly, Lynsey McLaren, Kevin Harvey, Philip Rowson, Andrew Tiernan
Episode 4
Sam finally finds out the explosive truth about Tom's reasons for leaving the police. Simon and Liam arrive at the safe house, but danger follows them.
Directed by Marc EvansWritten by Ed Whitmore, Tracey MaloneGuest stars Danielle Hanson, Andrew Tiernan
Episode information updated Jul 25, 2026
Christopher EcclestonRobert
Paterson JosephDCI Mark Maxwell
Marsha ThomasonKaty
James BurrowsSam
Zoë TapperSam
Sunetra SarkerDCI Jane Burr
Jason WatkinsSimon Duke
Stephen MoyerTom Brook
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