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Premiered

Monday, November 4, 1985

Ended: Monday, December 9, 1985

When does Edge of Darkness Season 1 come out?

Edge of Darkness Season 1 premiered Monday, November 4, 1985 on BBC Two and ended Monday, December 9, 1985. The season has 6 episodes.

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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Edge of Darkness Season 1 episode release dates
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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.

Monday · 41 years ago

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.

Monday · 41 years ago

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.

Monday · 41 years ago

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.

Monday · 40 years ago

5. Northmoor

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

Monday · 40 years ago

6. Fusion Finale

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

Monday · 40 years ago

Edge of Darkness Season 1 guest stars

  • 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 Season 1 FAQ

When does Edge of Darkness Season 1 come out?

Edge of Darkness Season 1 premiered Monday, November 4, 1985 on BBC Two.

How many episodes are in Edge of Darkness Season 1?

Edge of Darkness Season 1 has 6 episodes.

Are new episodes of Edge of Darkness Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Edge of Darkness Season 1 finale?

The Edge of Darkness Season 1 finale (Episode 6) aired Monday, December 9, 1985.

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