TV series
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
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Episode 1
Two elderly brothers are found dead in their home, with no apparent injuries. A post mortem discovers suspicious puncture marks and a possible racist connection.
Written by Tony McHaleGuest stars Ewan Stewart, James Thornton, Andrew Sachs, Richard Todd, Gillian McCutcheon, Trevor Thomas, Robert Arden, David Simeon
Episode 2
A third death helps Sam realise that the motive behind the murders of the Davies brothers was not racial - but revenge.
Guest stars Andrew Sachs
Episode 3
Sam is called in to identify the naked body of a woman uncovered on a ski slope in Norway.
Written by Tony McHaleGuest stars Stephen Moore, Anthony Stewart Head, Bjørn Floberg
Episode 4
DCI Norton dismisses Sam's idea that a serial killer is at work - until a third body is found at one of the victim's family homes.
Guest stars Stephen Moore
Episode 5
A school director's wife commits suicide, but Sam suspects murder. During the investigation, she receives shocking news about her own health.
Directed by Paul UnwinGuest stars Jessica Andrews, Tony Bluto, David Quilter, John Castle, Philip Jackson, Adam Astill, Tim Woodward, Prunella Scales
Episode 6
A second post-mortem is perfumed on Helen Dupen and, although Sam is obviously ill, she is determined to find more evidence.
Guest stars Tim Woodward, Prunella Scales
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
William GaminaraLeo Dalton
Emilia FoxNikki Alexander
David CavesJack Hodgson
Tom WardHarry Cunningham
Richard LinternThomas Chamberlain
Liz CarrClarissa Mullery
Amanda BurtonSam Ryan
Genesis LyneaSimone Tyler
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
BBCUnited Kingdom
BBC Studios Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
