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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 2 Episode 7 of 9

Quick Summary

Part one of a three‑part series follows the police as they ask Fitz to assist in catching a rapist who never leaves forensic evidence, underscoring the difficulty of the case. The episode also stars Robbie Coltrane, adding a notable presence to the programme.

About This Program

"Men Should Weep – Part One" is a televised programme presented as an episode in a three‑part series. It is classified under the generic label of an episode, forming the opening instalment of the overall narrative. The title signals that this is the first of three linked sections that will unfold sequentially. In this initial segment the storyline centres on a police investigation that reaches out to a character called Fitz for assistance. The authorities are dealing with a rapist who has managed to avoid leaving any forensic traces, and they hope Fitz’s involvement will give them a better chance of identifying and apprehending the offender. The premise therefore hinges on the collaboration between the police and Fitz as they confront a perpetrator who is unusually careful about evidence. Robbie Coltrane is the sole cast member explicitly mentioned, and he appears in the episode, contributing his performance to the unfolding drama. His presence is highlighted as a notable element of the programme’s first part. The episode sets the tone for the subsequent installments by establishing the central challenge – a criminal who leaves no forensic footprint – and by introducing the partnership between the police and Fitz that will drive the investigation forward throughout the three‑part arc.

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Cracker broadcasts on That's TV 3 at 12:35am, Saturday, 31 January 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime49 mins
DirectorJean Stewart

Cast & Crew

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Jean StewartDirector
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Paul AbbottProducer
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Ricky Tomlinsonas DCI Charlie Wise
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Tony Rohras Molloy
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Rachel Daviesas Mrs Malcolm
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Kieran O'Brienas Mark Fitzgerald
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Geraldine Somervilleas DS Jane Penhaligon
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Julie Saundersas Bev Malcolm
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Lorcan Cranitchas DS Jimmy Beck
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Marian McLoughlinas Catherine Carter
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Robbie Coltraneas Dr Eddie `Fitz" Fitzgerald
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Diane O'Kellyas Helen Robins
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Alexander Newlandas Marvin Malcolm
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Graham Aggreyas Floyd Malcolm
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John Middletonas Jed Robins
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Andrew Readmanas Andrew Wiley
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Wilbert Johnsonas PC Skelton
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John McArdleas Tom Carter
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Ludmilla Vulias Trish
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Gerard O'Hareas O'Rourke
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Colin Tierneyas DC Bobby Harriman