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Compassionate Leave

Edge of Darkness Series 1
Episode 1 of 6

Thriller set in a world of obsessive state security. Ronald Craven is haunted by the murder of his daughter and begins his own investigation into her death.

Classic 1980s conspiracy thriller set in a world of obsessive state security and political power play. Ronald Craven, a Yorkshire policeman is investigating a union election scandal when his daughter, Emma, is shot and killed in front of him. Learning of his daughter's involvement in an ecological group and absolutely determined to trace her killer, Craven goes to London to investigate.

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Mon 30 Jun 2014 22:00
BBC Four

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Credits

Pendleton Charles Kay
Ronald Craven Bob Peck
Emma Craven Joanne Whalley
Darius Jedburgh Joe Don Baker
Harcourt Ian McNeice
Ross John Woodvine
James Godbolt Jack Watson
Director Martin Campbell
Producer Michael Wearing
Writer Troy Kennedy Martin

Broadcasts

  • Sun 11 Apr 1999 21:00
    BBC Choice
  • Sun 22 Jun 2003 22:00
    BBC Four
  • Mon 30 Jun 2014 22:00
    BBC Four