General★ New
Duration
65 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 4 of 9

Quick Summary

Part one of a three‑part series sees Fitz confronting the sinister underside of suburban life. He is drawn into the case of a teenage girl who has vanished after becoming involved with a cult, with Robbie Coltrane appearing in the episode.

About This Program

The Big Crunch – Part One is a televised programme presented as an episode within a larger series. It is classified under the genre of an episode, meaning it forms a self‑contained segment of a broader narrative while still fitting into the overall structure of the show. In this opening instalment, the central character, Fitz, finds himself confronting the shadowy side of suburban life. His investigation centres on the sudden vanishing of a teenage girl who has become entangled with a cult, prompting him to navigate a world that lies beneath the seemingly ordinary streets. The episode is the first of a three‑part arc, establishing the stakes and tone for what follows. It introduces viewers to the mystery surrounding the girl’s disappearance and the unsettling realities that Fitz must face as he delves deeper into the community’s hidden facets. Robbie Coltrane appears in the cast, lending his presence to the story’s early developments. His involvement helps to anchor the narrative as it sets the stage for the subsequent chapters of the series.

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Cracker broadcasts on That's TV 3 at 12:35am, Wednesday, 28 January 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime51 mins
DirectorJulian Jarrold

Cast & Crew

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Julian JarroldDirector
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Paul AbbottProducer
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Ted WhiteheadWriter
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Kieran O'Brienas Mark Fitzgerald
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Geraldine Somervilleas DS Jane Penhaligon
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Emma Cunniffeas Sarah Jennings
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Lorcan Cranitchas DS Jimmy Beck
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Samantha Mortonas Joanne Barnes
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Robbie Coltraneas Dr Eddie `Fitz" Fitzgerald
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Roger Slomanas Mr Barnes
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James Fleetas Michael Trant
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Barbara Flynnas Judith Fitzgerald
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Cherith Melloras Norma Trant
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Maureen O'Brienas Virginia Trant
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Ellie Haddingtonas Mrs Barnes
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Wilbert Johnsonas PC Skelton
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Colin Tierneyas DC Bobby Harriman
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Darren Tigheas Dean Saunders
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Ricky Tomlinsonas DCI Charlie Wise
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Jim Carteras Kenneth Trant