Cracker (1993)
Synopsis
The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.
First Air Date: 1993-09-27
Last Air Date: 1995-11-27
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 23
Created By: Jimmy McGovern
Networks: ITV1
Top Cast
- Robbie Coltrane as Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald
- Geraldine Somerville as Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon
- Lorcan Cranitch as DS Jimmy Beck
- Barbara Flynn as Judith Fitzgerald
- Kieran O'Brien as Mark Fitzgerald
- Ricky Tomlinson as Wise
- Tess Thomson as Kate Fitzgerald
- Christopher Eccleston as David Bilborough
- Colin Tierney as Harriman
- Robert Cavanah as Temple
Seasons
Specials (1996)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: White Ghost
While in Hong Kong on a lecture tour, Fitz is asked by the local police to help investigate the murder of a Chinese businessman.
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Ep. 2: Nine Eleven
Fitz returns to Manchester for his daughter's wedding, but is soon involved in another murder investigation when an American comedian is killed, apparently without motive.
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Ep. 3: Cracker: Behind the Scenes
A behind the scenes look at the making of Cracker. Included as a special feature with the 9/11 DVD.
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Ep. 4: Prime Cracker: The Matchmaker
Cracker's Fitz and Prime Suspect's Jane Tennison collaborate in this 1997 Comic Relief short titled The Matchmaker, mocking both shows. As well as Robbie Coltrane and Helen Mirren, also features Pete Postlethwaite.
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