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Detective Inspector Kate Ashurst, a graduate of a posh girls' academy, has a sharp, analytical mind; her working-class partner, Detective Sergeant Emma Scribbins, relies on her instincts. Together they uncover the dark urges behind suburban Middleford's façade.

Crime · 2004 · 47 min

Starring Caroline Catz , Lisa Faulkner , Jeremy Sheffield

Director David Innes Edwards

EPISODE 1

Applejacks

DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the murder of a young woman, Nikki Pengelly, who was a member of a singles club.

46 min · Jan 3, 2005
EPISODE 2

Stag Night

One of the owners of Middleford's private golf club is found dead and handcuffed in the swimming pool on his raucous stag night. Ash and Scribbs attempt to line up suspects but the old boys' network keeps interfering.

47 min · Jan 10, 2005
EPISODE 3

Millionaire's Row

When a man is found murdered in a burnt-out car, DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins' investigation takes them into Millionaire's Row - the top end of the suburban scale.

47 min · Jan 17, 2005
EPISODE 4

Sanctuary

Ash and Scribs investigate the death of Lyn Chichester, who is found stabbed to death in the doorway of a charity shop where she worked having written the letter "F" in blood in her last moments alive.

47 min · Jan 24, 2005
EPISODE 5

A Good Deal of Attention

Ash and Scribbs investigate the death of Helen McKee, a school secretary, run down by a car. The headmaster knows no reason anyone would want Helen dead - she was very popular.

47 min · Jan 31, 2005
EPISODE 6

Noisy Neighbours

A DIY enthusiast, Patrick, is bludgeoned to death with his hammer whilst installing an elaborate pond in his back garden. His wife, Wendy is found clutching the murder weapon.

46 min · Jan 1, 2005