The Pembrokeshire Murders

Series 1 - Episode 3

Thu 28 Jan 9pm - 10pm Virgin Media One

Review

by Alison Graham

The cold case investigation into two double murders and a string of other offences is running out of steam. Its leader, Det Supt Steve Wilkins (Luke Evans), has yet to find the one piece of evidence that will tie his suspect, John Cooper, to the shotgun murders of coastal path walkers Peter and Gwenda Dixon.

The forensic budget is draining away but one potentially crucial item of clothing linked to the 1989 killings has yet to be found and tested. Wilkins and his team need a breakthrough.
Writer Nick Stevens’s drama, which ends tonight, is low key, but powerful, helped by a sturdy performance from Evans, and by Keith Allen at his most ferocious as Cooper.

Summary

A long-awaited forensic breakthrough gives Detective Steve Wilkins and his team the ammunition they need to finally arrest and prosecute John Cooper. Drama based on the true story of John Cooper, a serial killer who evaded justice for more than 20 years. Starring Luke Evans and Keith Allen. Last in the series.

Cast & Crew

DCS Steve Wilkins Luke Evans

John Cooper Keith Allen

DI Ella Richards Alexandria Riley

Dr Angela Gallop Anastasia Hille

Jonathan Hill David Fynn

DS Gareth Rees Charles Dale

Andrew Cooper Oliver Ryan

Pat Cooper Caroline Berry

DI Lynne Harries Steven Meo

DS Glyn Johnson Richard Corgan

DC Nigel Rowe Kyle Lima

DCS Coles Rhodri Evan

Jack Wilkins Steffan Cennydd

Oliver Wakefield Simon Armstrong

Gerard Elias QC Owen Teale

Justice Sir John Griffith Williams Ian Saynor

Mark Evans QC Ioan Hefin

Leanne Dauncey Sara Gregory

Erin Davies Amy Morgan

DI Anwen Evans Llinor ap Gwynedd

Court Usher Anita Reynolds

Court clerk Rhiannon Meades

Jury foreman Ian Staples

Vicar Huw Morgan

Director Marc Evans

Executive Producer Simon Heath

Producer Ed Talfan

Writer Nick Stevens

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