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Edge of Darkness

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About Edge of Darkness

Edge of Darkness is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on BBC Two on November 4, 1985. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Fusion", aired on December 9, 1985.

Environmental activist Emma Craven is murdered in front of her father, local police inspector Ronald Craven. Investigating the death leads him through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of British nuclear policy of the 1980s.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

6 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

1985 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 40 years ago

Environmental activist Emma Craven is murdered in front of her father, local police inspector Ronald Craven. Investigating the death leads him through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of British nuclear policy of the 1980s.

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    6. Fusion

    Finale

    Jedburgh heads to Scotland with the stolen plutonium while Craven awaits the inevitable end.

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    5. Northmoor

    Craven and Jedburgh follow the GAIA's route into Northmoor nuclear plant, but others are determined to stop them.

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    4. Breakthrough

    Craven confronts Emma's killer, who is shot by a police marksman before he can say anything. Suffering from an apparent breakdown, he becomes determined to gain access to Northmoor nuclear plant.

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    3. Burden of Proof

    The police close in on their prime suspect for Emma's murder but Craven, now aware of her activities, is convinced that his colleagues are on the wrong track.

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    2. Into the Shadows

    Craven's investigation leads him to Emma's boyfriend and to American CIA agent Darius Jedburgh as it becomes apparent that Emma's activities were far from innocent-- and known to the government.

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    1. Compassionate Leave

    Yorkshire policeman Ronald Craven sees his daughter Emma gunned down in front of him. His grief leads him to investigate and he learns of her activities as a radical environmental activist.

Cast & crew

Created by Troy Kennedy Martin

  • Joanne Whalley

    Joanne Whalley

    Emma Craven

  • John Woodvine

    John Woodvine

    Ross

  • Jack Watson

    Jack Watson

    James Godbolt

  • David Fleeshman

    David Fleeshman

    Jones

  • Bill Stewart

    Dingle

  • Imogen Staley

    Young Emma

  • Randal Herley

    Elliott

  • Martin Dale

    Detective

  • Mike Kelly

    Detective

  • Peter Ivatts

    Detective

  • Peter Lorenzelli

    Detective

  • Ian Bleasdale

    Ian Bleasdale

    Driver

  • Martin Oldfield

    Driver

  • Alan Starkey

    Muntsey

  • Gordon Wharmby

    Gordon Wharmby

    Caretaker

  • Rita May

    Rita May

    Tea Lady

Edge of Darkness FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Edge of Darkness?

Edge of Darkness has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 9, 1985.

When did the latest episode of Edge of Darkness come out?

The most recent episode of Edge of Darkness, Season 1 Episode 6 "Fusion", aired on December 9, 1985.

How many seasons of Edge of Darkness are there?

Edge of Darkness has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did Edge of Darkness first air?

Edge of Darkness first aired on BBC Two on November 4, 1985.

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