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2. Tough Going

DCI Alma BlairDead Cert
Episode 2 of 5

The detectives find the going tough with a horse and jockey dead. And why is Dr Jo Black holding the baby? Stars Graeme Hawley.

With a horse and jockey dead, Detective Chief Inspector Alma Blair and Detective Sergeant Trotter are about to find the going very tough.

And why is Dr Jo Black left holding the baby?

Starring Julie Hesmondhalgh.

The final furlong of Val McDermid’s 'Dead' series, with Dead Cert.

Written by Shelley Silas.

DCI Alma Blair ...... Julie Hesmondhalgh
Dr Jo Black ...... Jane Hazlegrove
DS Jason Trotter / Pinky Penwortham ......Graeme Hawley
Narrator / Dr Hunter Clive ..... Jonathan Keeble
Mo Hamid / Ricky Levey ...... Nitin Kundra
Clare Balding ...... Herself

Other parts played by members of the cast.

Director: Justine Potter

A Savvy production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in July 2019.

14 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 May 202302:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Tue 9 Jul 201910:45
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  • Tue 9 Jul 201919:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 23 May 202307:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 23 May 202312:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Tue 23 May 202317:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Wed 24 May 202302:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra