The Expert

The Expert

ENDED4 Seasons62 Episodes9.0
NetworkBBC Two
First AiredJul 5, 1968
Last AiredNov 26, 1976
GenreDrama
Runtime50 min
Created ByGerard Glaister, N.J. Crisp

The Expert is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1976. The series starred Marius Goring as Dr. John Hardy, a pathologist working for the Home Office and was essentially a police procedural drama, with Hardy bringing his forensic knowledge to solve various cases. The Expert was created and produced by Gerard Glaister. The series was also one of the first BBC dramas to be made in colour, and throughout its four series had numerous high quality guest appearances by actors such as John Carson, Peter Copley, Rachel Kempson, Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Barkworth, Jean Marsh, Ray Brooks, George Sewell, Anthony Valentine, Bernard Lee, Lee Montague, Geoffrey Bayldon, Mike Pratt, Edward Fox, André Morell, Brian Blessed, Nigel Stock, Philip Madoc and Warren Clarke.

Cast

Marius Goring
Marius Goring
Dr John Hardy
Jeremy Sinden
Jeremy Sinden
Price
Virginia Stride
Virginia Stride
Susan Bartlett

Seasons & Episodes4 seasons · 62 episodes

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Second Appeal
E1Second Appeal
Sep 24, 197650m
Hardy is asked to do a further post mortem by the defense in the second appeal of a man convicted of the murder of his wife. The first post mortem was done by an old colleague and Hardy's findings conflict, straining their friendship.
Blood Line
E2Blood Line
Oct 1, 197650m
An Arab ruler suddenly dies in London and Hardy is caught up in a situation of political intrigue.
E3
E3Inheritance
Oct 8, 197650m
Motive, opportunity, possession of the weapon and an alibi that won't stand up. Who wants more to prove guilt of murder?
E4
E4Prejudice
Oct 15, 197650m
A headless skeleton is found. The bones indicate one solution and the clothes another. Proffesor Hardy sorts it out.
E5
E5A Family Affair
Oct 22, 197650m
An elaborate plan goes wrong because of a woman's intuition.
E6
E6Suspended Verdict
Oct 29, 197650m
Many things can go awry when the law is exercised by the wrong people.
E7
E7Suspicious Death
Nov 5, 197650m
The police and Hardy are greatly puzzled by the death of a mortuary attendant.
E8
E8Fail Safe
Nov 12, 197650m
Did evidence Hardy gave in a murder trial 12 years ago result in a miscarriage of justice?
E9
E9Hour of the Snake
Nov 19, 197650m
A spell is cast which results in a death at ' The Hour of the Snake'. Is it murder - or what?
Tainted Money
E10Tainted Money
Nov 26, 197650m
One can legislate for most things - but how do you cope with human frailty and greed?

About The Expert

The Expert is a drama series on BBC Two. The show first aired on Jul 5, 1968 and currently has 4 seasons and 62 episodes. The Expert has ended after 4 seasons. It has a rating of 9.0/10 based on 2 votes. The cast includes Marius Goring, Jeremy Sinden, Virginia Stride. Created by Gerard Glaister and N.J. Crisp.

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