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A private detective locates Thomas to inform him that his father has died and suggests there could be an interest for him. Thomas and Sally travel south to resolve the matter. This occurs in Series 3, Episode 7, titled “Shingle Beach”.

Shingle Beach is an episode‑style programme, listed under the title “Shingle Beach”. It is classified as a programme of the episode genre, forming part of a broader series that follows a conventional serial structure. In this instalment, Thomas is located by a private detective who delivers the news that his father has passed away. The detective also hints that there could be something of interest for Thomas in the aftermath of his father’s death, suggesting a potential benefit or revelation tied to the estate. Following the detective’s message, Thomas teams up with Sally and the two of them travel southward. Their journey is driven by the need to address the circumstances surrounding the death and to uncover whatever may be awaiting them, as implied by the detective’s warning. The episode is catalogued as Series 3, Episode 7 of the Shingle Beach programme. It centres on Thomas and Sally’s effort to sort out the situation that has been set in motion by the unexpected news of the father’s demise and the possible opportunity hinted at by the private investigator.