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| Episodes: | 40 |
| Year: | 1995 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Seasons: | 4 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 10, (2) 10, (3), 10 (4) 10 |
| Category: | Crime |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | CARNIVAL FILMS FOR THE BBC |
| Creator: | BRAIN EASTMAN, STUART DOUGHTY |
| Run Time (mins): | 60 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
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Summary
The programme centres on a team of independent specialists who employ advanced computing and investigative technologies to counter a wide range of crimes involving modern digital systems. The principal trio comprises Nick Beckett, Ros Henderson and Ed. Ed’s surname has been the subject of minor fan debate: although he is addressed as “Dr Russell” in one episode, this is generally interpreted as a pseudonym, consistent with the team’s frequent use of assumed identities.
Originally operating as an autonomous investigative unit, the group begins collaborating with the government’s Bureau of Weapons Technology during the second series. Following the Bureau’s collapse, the third series places the team under the authority of the newly established “Bureau 2,” overseen by its director, Jan, assisted by her secretary, Alex Jordan.
Cast
Ed CRAIG MCLACHLAN (1-3), Ross JAYE GRIFFITHS, Becket JESSE BIRDSALL, Jean Deniel GARETH MARKS (2), Kitty LESLIE ASH (3), Jan JAN HARVEY (3-4), Channing MICHAEL GRANDAGE (3-4), Ed STEVEN HOUGHTON (4), Alex PAULA HUNT (3-4), General Russell ROBERT ADDIE (4).