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TV series

Touching Evil

19973 seasons7.6 / 10

Follow the exploits of the Organized and Serial Crime Unit (OSC). Maverick Detective Inspector Dave Creegan is the newest member of the unit, an elite, rapid-response crime squad. The OSC uses their diverse crime-fighting skills to bring justice to society.

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Synopsis

Follow the exploits of the Organized and Serial Crime Unit (OSC). Maverick Detective Inspector Dave Creegan is the newest member of the unit, an elite, rapid-response crime squad. The OSC uses their diverse crime-fighting skills to bring justice to society.

Season 3 episodes

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Episode 1

Innocent (1)

50m

Creegan is on sick leave when a man who he helped convict for the murder of his wife and another woman is released from prison. Creegan was always unsure of the conviction, until the man made a full confession. However, when the murders start again, Taylor brings the suspect straight back into custody. Creegan then leads a one-man show to prove he was right. The suspect then commits suicide following interrogation, and a fourth victim is found shortly afterwards.

Episode credits

Directed by Bill EaglesWritten by Tony EtchellsGuest stars Michael Feast

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Episode 2

Innocent (2)

50m

As Creegan continues to trail the killer, tragedy strikes as he leaves his hotel to find that the killer's next victim is none other than Rivers. As Creegan and Taylor struggle with the loss of their friend, Rivers' fiancé makes a plea for information as to who is responsible. Meanwhile, as the clues begin to piece themselves together, Creegan and Taylor then both come face to face with the killer and both have to restrain themselves from taking revenge for Rivers' death.

Episode credits

Directed by Bill EaglesWritten by Tony EtchellsGuest stars Tara Moran

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Episode 3

A Fiery Death (1)

50m

A serial killer who is burning the bodies of his victims to a crisp is operating in Ellendon. Meanwhile, Enwright introduces junior DC Martin Simmons to the team, much to the dismay of Creegan, who takes an instant dislike to him. As another victim of the killer turns up, Creegan realises that all of the murders are linked to a psychiatric hospital which burnt to the ground in 1989.

Episode credits

Directed by David MooreWritten by Sian EvansGuest stars Michael Feast, Tara Moran

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Episode 4

A Fiery Death (2)

50mfinale

Creegan and Taylor come closer to identifying the killer when a fourth victim, headteacher Claire Logan, is found dead. They soon realise that victim Debbie Lewis' best friend, Lyn Sotherby, is none other than Susan Etchells in disguise, and they soon track her down to a disused hospital in Lincolnshire, where she has another victim ready and waiting. Creegan then puts himself on the line to secure the safety of the hostage, much to Taylor's dismay.

Episode credits

Directed by David MooreWritten by Sian EvansGuest stars Michael Feast, Tara Moran

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Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026

More about Touching Evil

Cast

Nicola WalkerDI Susan Taylor
Robson GreenDI Dave Creegan
Michael FeastCommander Stephen Enwright
Shaun DingwallDC Mark Rivers
Adam KotzDC Jonathan Kreitman
Andrew ScarboroughDC Martin Simmons
Mary CunninghamPolice Psychologist Marion
Kenneth MacDonaldCyril

Credits

Created by
Paul Abbott
Written by
Paul Abbott, Mike Cullen, Tony Etchells, Sian Orrells, Sian Evans, Russell T Davies

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
16
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ITV1United Kingdom
  • Coastal ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • Anglia TelevisionUnited Kingdom
  • United Film and Television Productions

Themes

crime investigationenglandinjurymurder investigationpolice detectivepolice inspectorserial killer