About this programme

4/7. An ancient Cornish folk ritual ends in the murder of a local undertaker - and provides quick-witted copper Charles Wycliffe with one of the most baffling mysteries of his career. Jack Shepherd, Helen Masters, Jimmy Yuill and Susan Penhaligon star.

Cast and crew

Cast

DS Charles Wycliffe: Jack Shepherd
DI Doug Kersey: Jimmy Yuill
DI Lucy Lane: Helen Masters
Franks: Tim Wylton
DS Andy Dixon: Aaron Harris
DC Potter: Adam Barker
DCC Stevens: Michael Attwell
Helen Wycliffe: Lynn Farleigh
David Wycliffe: Greg Chisholm
Ruth Wycliffe: Charlie Hayes
Undertaker: Ricky Skyberyon
John Gander: Geoffrey Larder
Melanie: Kristin Hewson
Mariah Penrose: Susan Penhaligon
Asenath Gardner: Catherine McCormack
Sarah Riddle: Carole Nimmons
Edith Riddle: Hilary Mason
Mr Penrose: Peter Stockbridge
Ephraim Gardner: John McEnery
Sid Passmore: Stephen Tate
Sgt Luff: Christopher Ashley
WPC Eva Luff: Laura Brattan
Bandit: David Albion
Landlord: John Cassady
Matthew Riddle: Alan Stocks

Crew

Director: Martyn Friend
Producer: Geraint Morris
Writer: Russell Lewis

Categories: Drama

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