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A Face for Radio

Episode 3 of 8

Drama series about a group of ex-cops investigating unsolved crimes. The team reinvestigates the murder of a popular DJ who died live on air after an arson attack.

The team reinvestigate the murder of popular DJ Johnny Deacon, who died live on air following an arson attack at 80s music station Roxy Radio. With huge discontent among the station's staff after the owner plundered their pension fund, there is no shortage of people who may have been looking for revenge at the time. But was Deacon the target?

Lane is determined to find the still missing Jack Halford when Pullman and Standing threaten to quit UCOS rather than work with a new team member.

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Credits

Role Contributor
Brian Lane Alun Armstrong
Sandra Pullman Amanda Redman
Gerry Standing Dennis Waterman
D A C Strickland Anthony Calf
Esther Lane Susan Jameson
Producer Keith Thompson
Writer Lisa Holdsworth
Jeremy Kirk Reece Shearsmith
Cameron Wyatt George Asprey
Sharon Revie Alison Egan
Sarah Madeley Kellie Bright
Graham Madeley Danny Webb
Georgina Achebe Brigid Zengeni
Harriet Longthorn Gillian Raine
Voice of Johnny Deacon Martin Ball
Director Martyn Friend

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