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★ 6.6/10•1993•1h 0m•TV-MA•Crime•Drama
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I drink too much, I smoke too much, I gamble too much. I *am* too much.

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

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 27, 1993

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)E160m

The Mad Woman in the Attic (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.

Sep 27, 1993

Episode 2 - The Mad Woman in the Attic (2)E260m

The Mad Woman in the Attic (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.

Oct 4, 1993

Episode 3 - To Say I Love You (1)E360m

To Say I Love You (1)

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.

Oct 11, 1993

Episode 4 - To Say I Love You (2)E460m

To Say I Love You (2)

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.

Oct 18, 1993

Episode 5 - To Say I Love You (3)E560m

To Say I Love You (3)

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.

Oct 25, 1993

Episode 6 - One Day a Lemming Will Fly (1)E660m

One Day a Lemming Will Fly (1)

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.

Nov 1, 1993

Episode 7 - One Day a Lemming Will Fly (2)E760m

One Day a Lemming Will Fly (2)

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.

Nov 8, 1993

Actors

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Geraldine Somerville

Geraldine Somerville

Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon

Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Judith Fitzgerald

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Wise

Robert Cavanah

Temple

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