About this programme

4/9. The Cornish copper looks into a lone yachtswoman's mysterious disappearance. He learns she had been receiving threats from the owners of a local china clay works - where he later makes a grisly discovery. Jack Shepherd stars, with Con O'Neill and Michael Attwell.

Cast and crew

Cast

DS Charles Wycliffe: Jack Shepherd
DI Doug Kersey: Jimmy Yuill
DI Lucy Lane: Helen Masters
Franks: Tim Wylton
DCC Stevens: Michael Attwell
Helen Wycliffe: Lynn Farleigh
David Wycliffe: Greg Chisholm
Ruth Wycliffe: Charlie Hayes
Ben Walker: Con O'Neill
Ted Fisher: Alan Cody
Sgt Cannon: Edward Clayton
DC Fincham: Nicholas Lopez
PC Sally Miller: Nicola Jeffries
Vanessa: Linda Slade
Alvin: Jason Salkey
Ken Davis: Vincent Brimble
Pete Davis: Ian Brimble
Rick Brown: Richard Willis
Mrs Goodwin: Miranda Bell
Paula Tresize: Emily Richard

Categories: Drama

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