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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 5 of 7

Quick Summary

In the final instalment of the series, Grady and Nash take refuge in a deserted, crumbling factory, oblivious to the fact that Fitz is closing in on them. Meanwhile, Temple coerces Penhaligon through blackmail, and Judith descends further into depression.

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is the concluding episode of a two‑part programme. It continues the story set out in the first instalment, keeping the same format and genre of a single episode that follows the characters’ developments. In this half, Grady and Nash seek shelter inside an abandoned factory. They remain oblivious to the fact that Fitz is hot on their trail, moving steadily toward the derelict site. Their concealment and Fitz’s relentless pursuit create a tense cat‑and‑mouse dynamic that drives the episode forward. Meanwhile, Temple turns the tables on Penhaligon by resorting to blackmail. The leverage Temple gains forces Penhaligon into a precarious position, adding another layer of pressure to the unfolding events. This maneuver underscores the shifting alliances and power plays that are central to the narrative. At the same time, Judith finds herself slipping further into depression. Her emotional state deepens, reflecting the personal toll that the surrounding turmoil exacts on the characters. The episode therefore balances external conflict with internal struggle, rounding off the two‑part arc.

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Cracker broadcasts on That's TV 3 at 12:35am, Saturday, 7 February 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime50 mins
DirectorCharles McDougall

Cast & Crew

CM
Charles McDougallDirector
HB
Hilary Bevan JonesProducer
PA
JW
Jane Wheldonas Janet Emery
RC
Robert Cavanahas DC Alan Temple
RC
Robbie Coltraneas Dr Eddie `Fitz" Fitzgerald
CR
Carla Richeeas Gloria
DR
Dominic Rigbyas Philip Nash
PB
Paul Barberas Ian McVerry
BF
Barbara Flynnas Judith Fitzgerald
AL
Anthony Lewisas Steven Nash
CR
LC
JS
John Simmas Bill
WJ
Wilbert Johnsonas PC Skelton
RT
Ricky Tomlinsonas DCI Charlie Wise
DH
Dave Hillas Mr Franklin
JL
John Langfordas Brian Nash
GS
Geraldine Somervilleas DS Jane Penhaligon