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Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
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Episode 1
When a pampered pet runs away from a life of luxury, Frank and Lu are tasked with tracking down the hound.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Jude TindallGuest stars Roberta Taylor, Leila Ayad, Paul Clayton, Thomas Dominique, Elinor Lawless, Michael Maloney, Colin Ryan, Barley
Episode 2
When a LARP battle in the woods goes wrong, Lu and Frank must clear the Queen's name and catch the culprit.
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Dan MuirdenGuest stars Roberta Taylor, Dominic Coleman, Ray Fearon, Emma Fryer, Marek Larwood, Sophie Stone
Episode 3
A missing person's case turns to murder as Frank and Lu investigate the disappearance of an eastern European oligarch.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by David SempleGuest stars Asheq Akhtar, David Calder, Paul Moriarty, Kristian Phillips, Carol Royle, Adam Wittek
Episode 4
Frank and Lu investigate a series of deadly 'accidents' on a psychic TV programme hosted by two warring sisters.
Directed by Gill WilkinsonWritten by Rachel SmithGuest stars Janet Dibley, Eileen O'Brien, Sian Reeves, Nav Sidhu, Joe Sims
Episode 5
In a race against the clock, Frank and Lu must track down a vital witness in a crown court trial.
Directed by Gill WilkinsonWritten by Paul Matthew ThompsonGuest stars Remy Beasley, Josef Davies, Josh Harper, Chloe Harris, David Killick, Denis Lill, Cliff Parisi, Tessa Peake-Jones
Episode 6
Frank and Lu must clear their names when they are framed for various crimes by some mysterious doppelgangers.
Directed by Ian BarberWritten by Kit LambertGuest stars Tomos Eames, Darren Evans, James Barriscale, Rebecca Gethings, Rita May, Victor McGuire, Robin Weaver
Episode 7
Frank and Lu investigate a missing person's case at a casino, where gambling is a matter of life or death.
Directed by Matt CarterWritten by Lol FletcherGuest stars Annette Badland, Gillian Bevan, Kate O'Flynn, Leonardo Salerni, Clare Wille, David Langham
Episode 8
When an amnesiac wanders into their lives, Frank and Lu must work out what happened to him.
Directed by Darcia MartinWritten by Dominique MoloneyGuest stars Tomos Eames, Roberta Taylor, Patrick Baladi, Tia Bannon, Francis Johnson, Martina Laird, Jack James Ryan
Episode 9
Frank and Lu investigate a death threat at Runningbrook, an exclusive tennis club which hides a toxic threat.
Directed by Paul GibsonWritten by Kit LambertGuest stars Ciarán Griffiths, Julia Deakin, Mike Grady, Looby Mills, Jemma Moore, Julian Moore-Cook, Simon Shepherd, Tony Dawson
Episode 10
Tracking a local conman, Frank and Lu make some unlikely allies when they encounter a pair of deadly gangsters.
Directed by Darcia MartinWritten by Jude TindallGuest stars Tomos Eames, Ciarán Griffiths, Darren Evans, Lydia Lakemoore, Alice Barlow, James Dreyfus, Simon Lowe, Leon Williams
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Jo JoynerLuella Shakespeare
Mark BentonFrank Hathaway
Patrick Walshe McBrideSebastian Brudenell
Amber AgarDI Marlowe
Yasmin Kaur BarnPC Viola Deacon
Tomos EamesDS Joe Keeler
Ciarán GriffithsBilly 'The Brick' Porter
Julia DeakinGenevieve Shakespeare
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