1. Dark Road
Air date: 2016-01-31 · 120 min
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the mysterious murder of a fifty six year old grandmother, discovered by a young girl on the wild and desolate Northumberland moors. The body is swiftly identified as Anne-Marie Richards, recently returned from Scotland to reconcile with her two daughters, Nicole McKendrick and Christine Withers. A 999 call placed by Anne-Marie on the night of the murder, coupled with the disturbed state of her cottage, suggests a possible abduction by someone she knew.
Open episode 1 ↗2. Tuesday's Child
Air date: 2016-02-07 · 120 min
DCI Vera Stanhope investigates the death of Jamie Thorne, a local lad whose body is found wrapped in plastic sheets at a rural teenage hang out. Pathologist Dr. Marcus Summer quickly identifies the cause of death as trauma to the cranium. But with no sign of a weapon, the only clues Vera has to work with are a crucifix found on the body, and ticket stubs for Pevensey's funfair in Jamie's pocket.
Open episode 2 ↗3. The Moth Catcher
Air date: 2016-02-14 · 120 min
A mysterious double murder in a remote country home is investigated by Vera and her team. The strange circumstances circulating around the hit-and-run incident and brutal stabbing of a man inside the home, leads to team to build a picture to what really happened the night before.
Open episode 3 ↗4. The Sea Glass
Air date: 2016-02-21 · 120 min
A mysterious death of a fisherman is investigated by Vera. The fisherman's sons believe the answer may lie within a long-running feud between their Dad and the owner of a local fish market.
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