Cracker

1993 - 1995

The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)

27th September 1993

Episode 1

Following the break-up of his home life, criminal psychologist Fitz discovers that a young woman he knew has been viciously murdered. Elsewhere, a blood-splattered man is found beside the railway tracks but on recovering consciousness, he claims memory loss.

The Mad Woman in the Attic (2)

4th October 1993

Episode 2

Criminal psychologist Fitz is frustrated when another murdered woman is found and he is ordered off the case. Despite this initial setback, Fitz and DS Penhaligan are determined to find out the truth.

To Say I Love You (1)

11th October 1993

Episode 3

Problems between criminal psychologist Fitz and his wife Judith continue after Fitz is arrested outside his in-laws' house and taken to the station. There he meets Sean and his partner Tina, car thieves who embark upon a spree of violence.

To Say I Love You (2)

18th October 1993

Episode 4

Whilst on their spree of violence, Tina and Sean murder a police officer. Criminal psychologist Fitz turns down DS Penhaligon's offer of a bed for the night, but is then approached by Tina who asks him to accompany her to her flat.

To Say I Love You (3)

25th October 1993

Episode 5

Criminal psychologist Fitz interrogates Tina and realises that her psychological problems stem from her relationship with her family and she finds expression through provoking Sean.

One Day a Lemming Will Fly (1)

1st November 1993

Episode 6

Fitz continues his uneasy relationship with the Manchester constabulary when the crime fighters are called in to find a missing boy. Extra pressure is piled on when an angry mob gathers at the police station demanding action and DCI Bilborough awaits the imminent birth of his child.

One Day a Lemming Will Fly (2)

8th November 1993

Episode 7

Criminal psychologist Fitz realises that Cassidy's confession is flawed, but he will not retract his statement. DS Bilborough needs to be seen to make an arrest and when he does, he incurs Fitz's wrath.

Top Cast

Robbie Coltrane•Geraldine Somerville•Barbara Flynn

Crime Drama

The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.

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Full Cast

Robbie Coltrane

Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Geraldine Somerville

Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon

Barbara Flynn

Judith Fitzgerald

Ricky Tomlinson

Wise

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Robert Cavanah

Temple

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Sally Head

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Hilary Bevan Jones

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Gub Neal

Producer

Gub Neal

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Paul Abbott

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