Inspector George Gently

A detective is summoned after a corpse is discovered on a rubbish heap beneath the Tyne Bridge. The investigation quickly reveals that the victim had already died prior to reaching the pile. The programme features Jim Moir, also known as Vic Reeves.

is a television programme presented as an episode‑length instalment. The title suggests a gentle, perhaps light‑hearted tone, while the format places it within the broader category of episodic broadcast content. The story kicks off when a police detective is summoned to investigate a grim discovery: a corpse has been uncovered in a refuse heap situated beneath the Tyne Bridge. As the investigation unfolds, forensic evidence makes it clear that the victim had already died before the body came to rest on the rubbish pile, indicating that the death occurred elsewhere or earlier than the impact. The episode follows the detective’s efforts to piece together the circumstances surrounding the death, focusing on the clues that point to a pre‑existing fatal injury. The narrative centres on the procedural aspects of the case, highlighting how the initial find under the bridge triggers a deeper inquiry into the victim’s final moments. Jim Moir, better known to audiences as Vic Reeves, appears in the episode, adding his recognised presence to the unfolding drama. His involvement is noted as part of the cast, linking the programme to a familiar name without expanding beyond the details already provided.