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1. Death of a Hooligan

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4 Extra Debut. The incongruous crime-busting duo move south to probe the death of a football fan. Stars Stephen Thorne and Joe Dunlop.

Crime-busting duo Inspector Coleman and Sergeant Astor have moved from Kirkcaldy in Scotland to Southampton in England.

They're finding it to be very different territory.

But football fans tend to be the same the world over, as they set out to probe a death....

Starring Stephen Thorne and Joe Dunlop.

Four-part crime drama series written by Michael McStay.

Despite their differing backgrounds and approach, the duo make a formidable team.

Inspector Ronald Coleman .... Stephen Thorne
Sergeant Fred Astor .... Joe Dunlop
Margaret Coleman …. Diana Bishop
Superintendent Beauchamp …. Frances Jeater
PC Trench …. Nicholas Boulton
Dr Kendrick …. James Kerry
‘Benny’ Benjamin …. Dominic Curtis
Adam …. Tom Bevan
Jackson …. Peter Kenny
Craddock …. Paul Panting
Train Guard … Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Train Barman …. Gareth Armstrong
Pub Landlord …. James Taylor

Theme music written by Stephen Walbeck.

Director: Jane Morgan

First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in May 1994.

1 hour

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Tue 29 Jul 2025 05:00

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