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Playing for the Ashes

Drama about two detectives from opposite ends of the social spectrum. When a star cricketer is murdered, the duo must bend the rules to find the killer.

Drama about two detectives from opposite ends of the social spectrum - the upper-crust DI Thomas Lynley and his partner DS Barbara Havers. When an arson attack results in the death of star cricketer Kenneth Waring, the duo must bend the rules to find the killer. Their investigation exposes Waring's complex and unconventional personal life.

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1 hour, 30 minutes

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Last on

Sun 15 Jun 200820:30

Credits

RoleContributor
DI Thomas LynleyNathaniel Parker
DS Barbara HaversSharon Small
Helen ClydeLesley Vickerage
Miriam WhitelawPhyllis Logan
Olivia WhitelawNeve McIntosh
Jeannie WaringRuth Gemmell
Juliet SpencePippa Haywood
Kenneth ShepherdJohn Vine
Tony PhilipsAdam Godley
Steve ShepherdJason Merrells
Maggie SpenceCharlotte Salt
Polly YarkinJoanna Dunn
ActorNicholas Day

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