New Tricks

The investigative team reopens the investigation into the disappearance of a political activist who vanished after leading a campaign targeting a controversial comedian. Their officially renewed, comprehensive probe seeks to uncover what happened to the activist and the circumstances surrounding the campaign.

The Last Laugh is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. Classified under the episode genre, it forms part of a broader series that follows a team of investigators. Though the description is concise, the programme’s structure suggests a self‑contained narrative that fits within the larger framework of the show. The episode is billed simply as an installment of The Last Laugh, offering viewers a compact story within the series' established investigative premise. In this episode, the investigative squad turns its attention back to a lingering mystery: the disappearance of a political activist. The activist had mounted a public campaign targeting a comedian whose material had provoked controversy. After the activist vanished, the team reopens the case, re‑examining the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and assessing whether the activist’s opposition to the comedian played any part in what happened. The reinvestigation aims to piece together the timeline and uncover any links that might explain the activist’s sudden absence. The episode also features a guest appearance by Phil Daniels, who joins the regular cast for the investigation. His participation adds a recognised presence to the storyline, providing an additional layer to the unfolding events. Phil Daniels' involvement is limited to this particular case, and his role is confined to the events surrounding the activist’s disappearance. The presence of a well‑known guest underscores the episode’s focus on a specific, high‑profile investigation.