The Doctor Blake Mysteries

While Frank is out on the golf course, a local newspaper reporter is found dead in one of the bunkers in the area. The chief superintendent and Blake soon uncover a connection between the murder and the town's local politics.

A Difficult Lie is a television episode classified as a programme, falling within the episode genre. It presents a self‑contained story that unfolds within a single narrative arc, focusing on a particular incident that draws together several characters. The format follows the conventions of a typical broadcast drama, delivering a concise plot within its runtime. The episode opens with Frank out on the golf course, enjoying a round when the tranquility is shattered by a grim discovery. A local newspaper reporter is found dead, his body concealed in one of the sand bunkers. This shocking find pulls Frank into the centre of a developing investigation, setting the stage for the unfolding drama. Promptly after the body is discovered, the chief superintendent steps in to lead the inquiry. Working alongside his colleague Blake, the two begin to piece together the circumstances surrounding the reporter’s death. Their early findings point toward a connection that extends beyond the immediate crime scene, hinting at deeper motives. As the investigation proceeds, the chief superintendent and Blake uncover a link to local politics, suggesting that the murder may be tied to political intrigue. This revelation adds a layer of complexity to the case, indicating that the victim’s work or affiliations could have made him a target. The episode follows the detectives as they navigate this political dimension while seeking justice for the fallen reporter.