Strangers (1978) Series 1 Ep 4 "Accidental Death" TV Crime Thriller (Dennis Blanch, Frances Tomelty)

Linda goes undercover as a journalist on a local paper whilst Willis is posing as an assistant at the coroner’s office. It seems that the death of a prominent local journo in a supposed car accident may have suspicious overtones.
It quickly becomes obvious to both Doran and Willis that his death was no accident and that the coroner himself may be involved.Another good villainous role for Doctor Who’s William Russell as the coroner who was being blackmailed by Smith the journalist.
Don Henderson’s Bulman isn’t in this episode, a passing remark by Willis letting us know that the enigmatic be-gloved Bulman is supposedly on leave suffering depression.
First broadcast Monday 26th June 1978.
Cast:
William Russell as Bamford Harker
John Moore as Smith
John Ronane as Det Sgt Smith
Dennis Blanch as Det Con Willis
Frances Tomelty as Det Con Doran
Briony McRoberts as Cassandra Harker
Andy Abrahams as Swann
James Warrior as Murdoch
John Batty as Farrimond
Jean Rimmer as Mrs Smith
Reginald Marsh as Harrison
Emrys Leyshon as Wine Waiter
Yvonne Nicholson as Bank Clerk
Phil Corke as Forensic expert
Writer: Brian Finch / Production Design: Alan Price / Director: Philip Draycott
Above info from:
www.memorabletv.com/episodes/...
IMDB page for full cast & crew:
www.imdb.com/title/tt0711176/

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The two dialogs with the old journalist may be the best in the series.

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Love the woman's acting...

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"Are you married?" "Too young to die!"

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What happened to MG mustard roadster-- choice for driving west thru Check Charlie :)

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Lured by the more upmarket appeal of big Fords and a Rover SD1 perhaps.

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70s scrap merchant - full of classic cars!

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Yes, it's painful to watch.

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7:32 Light ?? Yes, Yes it is.

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Sting's first wife.

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Indeed. Whenever I see her in anything I think that!