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It Smells of Books

Episode 2 of 10

Crime drama. When the team reinvestigate the death of university professor Richard Symes, Lane finds himself going undercover in the London Library.

Drama featuring an eccentric group of ex-police officers brought out of retirement to investigate unsolved crimes.

When the team reinvestigate the death of university professor Richard Symes, Lane finds himself going undercover in his 'spiritual home', the London Library. While Lane embraces his new academic persona, the case stirs up regrets for Halford, forcing him to reassess some decisions he made in the past.

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1 hour

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Credits

Role Contributor
Brian Lane Alun Armstrong
Jack Halford James Bolam
Sandra Pullman Amanda Redman
Gerry Standing Dennis Waterman
Paula Symes Beth Goddard
Esther Lane Susan Jameson
Sophie Urquhart Anne Reid
Writer JC Wisher
Jasper Urquhart David Ryall
Jeremy Ventham Jonathan Cullen
Pavel Illich Goran Kostic
Emma Woodford Sasha Behar
Tim Mortimer Tom Mison
Auctioneer Rick Bacon
Producer Keith Thompson
Director Martyn Friend
Student Scott Hazell
Ventham's PA Francesca Wilson
Oaf in Library Joshua Osei
PC Clark Chike Okonkwo
Producer Gina Cronk
Ronnie Ross Keith Barron

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