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Compassionate Leave

Episode 1 of 6

Thriller set in a world of obsessive state security. Ronald Craven is haunted by the murder of his daughter and begins his own investigation into her death.

Classic 1980s conspiracy thriller set in a world of obsessive state security and political power play. Ronald Craven, a Yorkshire policeman is investigating a union election scandal when his daughter, Emma, is shot and killed in front of him. Learning of his daughter's involvement in an ecological group and absolutely determined to trace her killer, Craven goes to London to investigate.

1 hour

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Role Contributor
Pendleton Charles Kay
Ronald Craven Bob Peck
Emma Craven Joanne Whalley
Darius Jedburgh Joe Don Baker
Harcourt Ian McNeice
Ross John Woodvine
James Godbolt Jack Watson
Director Martin Campbell
Producer Michael Wearing
Writer Troy Kennedy Martin

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