The year is 1964. Inspector George Gently is known for his relentless pursuit of notorious gangsters in London – as well as the crooked cops that cover their tracks. But when his wife is murdered, deciding that he’s got one case left in him, Gently heads up to Northumberland to solve it, and then decides to stay. Supported by young Detective Sergeant Bacchus, Gently is about to discover a whole new world of murder and intrigue in 1960s Britain; a place where everything is about to change, but the past is always present.

Episode One (Pilot) The death of a young biker brings Gently up North to confront Joe Webster (Philip Davis) the man behind his wife’s murder.

Episode Two The Burning Man The torched corpse of an IRA sniper is of more interest to the Special Branch than it should be, and Gently needs to find out why.

Episode Three Bomber’s Moon A German businessman who owes much to the community is found beaten and drowned. But whose debt can only be repaid by murder?

Starring Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Sean McGinley, Tony Rohr, Robert Glenister.

DVD Extras

Subtitles.

Photo Gallery Alan Hunter biography.

Cast filmographies.