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Miniseries

3 episodes · 1st September 2008

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01 Episode 1 still Episode 1 Episode 11st September 2008 Tense three-part drama starring Kevin Whately and Lesley Sharp. When the body of an eight-year-old girl is discovered in a garden, the chain of events leading up to her death begin to emerge. Six months earlier, and three couples embark on exciting new relationships, blissfully unaware of the tragic consequences. 02 Episode 2 still Episode 2 Episode 28th September 2008 The police investigate Emily's death, while flashbacks show how her behaviour grew ever more erratic in the time leading up to her murder. A series of revelations about the eight-year-old girl reveal how she drove her family to despair by abducting her baby sister and making thinly veiled accusations of abuse against step brother Jack. 03 Episode 3 still Episode 3 Episode 315th September 2008 Emily's accusations against Jack threaten to tear Cameron and Sue's relationship apart as they argue over how to deal with the teenager, who in turn falls into Mary's arms. Cameron eventually turns to Polly for a sympathetic ear, while Anne decides to book a holiday to escape her problems.
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01 Lesley Sharp profile Lesley Sharpas Anne 02 Kevin Whately profile Kevin Whatelyas Cameron 03 Geraldine Somerville profile Geraldine Somervilleas Sue 04 Kate Ashfield profile Kate Ashfieldas Natasha 05 Ian Puleston-Davies profile Ian Puleston-Daviesas Paul 06 Owen Teale profile Owen Tealeas Peter 07 Freddie Boath profile Freddie Boathas Jack 08 Anna Madeley profile Anna Madeleyas Polly 09 Sarah Flind profile Sarah Flindas School Receptionist 10 Sinead Michael profile Sinead Michaelas Emily
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