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A recently released ex-convict who served time for the rape of a local girl becomes the target of a hate campaign - prompting Rob to point the finger of suspicion at the victim's family. The bobby is shocked when old acquaintance DS Rachel Dawson arrives in Aidensfield on the trail of an escaped prisoner, while Peggy accidentally knocks down an old friend with her car. Jonathan Kerrigan stars

DCI Stanhope and her team, including new recruit DC Hicham Cherradi, travel to a remote country house when the woman looking after it is killed. No sooner have they arrived, than a second body is discovered. Vera discovers the two victims met the night before their deaths, and goes in search of a connection between them. Forensics evidence reveals that one was definitely present when the other died - but when no murder weapon or motive can be found, Vera begins to suspect a third party was involved

Foyle is enlisted as the police representative on the Victory Day Celebrations Committee, alongside his old friend John Kiefer representing the American forces stationed at Hastings. But a murder of one of their number puts paid to the preparations when evidence points to the guilt of another member, and investigations uncover truths the Allies would rather remain hidden. Michael Kitchen, Anthony Howell and Honeysuckle Weeks star, with guest Jay Benedict