''Murderland'' is a three-part

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created by

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and directed by Catherine Morshead. The series also marks a return to ITV for

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. The series was filmed in June 2009 and the first episode was transmitted on Monday, 19 October 2009.

Plot summary

''Murderland'' tells of the mystery surrounding a traumatic murder, as seen from the perspective of the three primary characters. Carrie, the daughter of the murdered woman, Douglas Hain, the detective in charge of the investigation, and Sally, the murder victim, all have their story to tell. Haunted by her mother's murder when she was a child, Carrie seeks to uncover the truth so that she can move on with her life. As the investigation unfolds, Carrie's yearning to discover who murdered her mother grows more intense, bringing her closer to the detective working the case.

Cast

*DI Douglas Hain -

*Carrie -

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*Carol -

Amanda Hale Amanda Hale (born 2 October 1982) is an English actress. Early life Hale is one of four children born to Irish immigrant parents in northwest London. Her cousin is scientist Martin Glennie. She had been due to go to University of Oxford to s ...

*Sally - Lucy Cohu *Dr. Laura Maitland -

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*Oliver - Nicholas Gleaves *Whitaker - Andrew Tiernan *Crawford - Guy Henry *Tony Philips -

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Episodes

Home media

The complete series of ''Murderland'' was released on DVD on 1 February 2010.

References

External links

* 2009 British television series debuts 2009 British television series endings 2000s British drama television series 2000s British crime television series British English-language television shows Films directed by Catherine Morshead ITV mystery shows Television series by Banijay {{UK-tv-prog-stub