Expiation

S1 E4: When a North Oxford housewife, Rachel Mallory (Emma Croft), is found hanged at home, it appears to be an open and shut case of suicide. She leaves devastated husband Hugh (James Wilby), and two young daughters, 8-year-old Anna, and 9-year-old Izzie. Hugh’s business partner, David Hayward and his wife, Louise were the Mallorys’ closest friends. With two boys of their own, they’re concerned that the girls are protected from the trauma of their mother’s death. Much to the chagrin of CSI Innocent (Rebecca Front), Inspector Lewis’ instincts tell him something’s wrong about the suicide verdict. But whether it’s the lack of a note, or the fact that Rachel’s life seemed perfect, he’s not yet sure. Stars: Emma Croft as Rachel Mallory, Eva Sayer as Anna Mallory, James Wilby as Hugh Mallory, Adam Parkinson as Michael Hayward, Julia Joyce