Episode

Wire in the Blood: Sharp Compassion

Name: Wire in the Blood: Sharp Compassion
Released: 2004-03-04
Duration: 85 min
Cast: Mark Penfold, Robson Green, Mark Letheren, Simone Lahbib, Hermione Norris

Wire in the BloodSeason 22004-03-04

Overview

The suspicious death of a hospital patient leads to post mortems being conducted on other patients who supposedly died of natural causes but now appear to have been murdered. Tony suspects the killer may be a person who believes they are releasing the victims from pain by their actions, guided by religious motives. However Islamic terrorists are also suspected, leading to the involvement of MI5. Carol is under scrutiny and needs Tony's help to keep her job.

Details

Series: Wire in the Blood
Season: Season 2
Episode: Episode 4
Air date: 2004-03-04
Runtime: 85 min

Episode context

Sharp Compassion is Episode 4 in Season 2 of Wire in the Blood. It aired on 2004-03-04. The runtime is 85 min.

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Episode 3: Right to Silence 2004-02-26 | 85 min Newly promoted to Detective Chief Inspector, Carol investigates a murder which seems to bear the hallmark of gang boss Gavin Cochran. However Cochran is behind bars for murder and could not have done it. Carol asks Tony to work out any links between the two slayings, leading to the arrest of Cochran's brother George. But there is a fight during which George ends up in a coma. Gavin is released from prison for a compassionate visit, during which another killing takes place, allowing Tony to test his theory and trap the murderer.

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