TV series

Cracker

Name: Cracker
Released: 1993
Cast: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Barbara Flynn, Ricky Tomlinson, Robert Cavanah

1993–1995· 3 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-MA★ 6.6Ended

On ITV1 — From Granada Television

I drink too much, I smoke too much, I gamble too much. I *am* too much.

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Synopsis

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

Themes

self-destruction northern england psychologist manchester criminal consultant

Episodes

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E1 The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)Next upSep 27, 1993 · 60 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Adrian Dunbar (Kelly), Kika Markham (Ann Appleby), Jeffrey Robert (Head of Psychology), Andy Devine (Guard on Train), Ron Meadows (Roberts), Kerry Shale (Scene of Crime Expert), Vincent Davies (Taxi Driver), Carol Kidd (Nightclub Singer)
E2 The Mad Woman in the Attic (2)Oct 4, 1993 · 60 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Adrian Dunbar (Kelly), Kika Markham (Ann Appleby), Seamus O'Neill (D.C. Jones), Alan Partington (Mr Hobbs), Romy Baskerville (Irene Hobbs), Daryl Fishwick (Mrs Forbes), John Grillo (Simon Appleby), David Crellin (Quinlan)
E3 To Say I Love You (1)Oct 11, 1993 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Andrew Tiernan (Sean), Tim Barlow (Judith's Father), Gavin Muir (Cormack), Ruth Holden (Lady on Bus), Margo Stanley (Lady on Bus), Olivia Jardith (Magistrate), Reginald Stewart (Neighbour), Sarah Keyzer (Nikki Price)
E4 To Say I Love You (2)Oct 18, 1993 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Andrew Tiernan (Sean), Ian Mercer (D.C. Giggs), Richard Stone (Shop Manager), David Haig (Graham), James Quinn (Doorman), Rose English (Pathologist), Kathryn Hunt (Mrs Rivers), Al T. Kossy (Expert in Pub)
E5 To Say I Love You (3)Oct 25, 1993 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Andrew Tiernan (Sean), Owen Brenman (Haig), Susan Lynch (Tina), Parvez Qadir (Petrol Station Attendant), Giles Oldershaw (Man in House), Tamsin Heatley (Woman in House), Susan Vidler (Sammy), Jonathan Wrather (Sammy's Boyfriend)
E6 One Day a Lemming Will Fly (1)Nov 1, 1993 · 60 min · ★ 5.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Wesley Cook (Tim Lang), Linda Henry (Mrs Perry), Ann Francis (Croupier), Geoffrey Hutchings (Pathologist), Tom Urwin (Bully Boy), Tim Healy (Mr Lang), Christopher Fulford (Nigel Cassidy), John Vine (Lindsay)
E7 One Day a Lemming Will Fly (2)Nov 8, 1993 · 60 min · ★ 3.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tim Healy (Mr Lang), Christopher Fulford (Nigel Cassidy), John Vine (Lindsay), Trevyn McDowell (Leslie), Amelia Bullmore (Catriona Bilborough), Tess Thomson (Kate Fitzgerald), Stan Finni (Sergeant Smith), John Graham Davies (Francis Bates)