The hunt to catch the killer of three young women in the Port Talbot area in 1973 and the remarkable story of how - in the first case of its kind - the mystery was solved almost 30 years later using pioneering DNA evidence. Contrasting the policing methods of the 1970s with the forensic breakthroughs of the early 2000s, the series portrays a town dealing with the repercussions of an unsolved case three decades on, and asks if justice can ever truly be found.
Where to Watch
Streaming, rent and purchase options
Episodes
1. Episode 1
As the CID reopen an investigation into three murders from 1973, DCI Paul Bethell tries to piece together a past that has haunted both him and a community for almost 30 years.
2. Episode 2
With the swabbing operation set in motion, Paul looks to not only find his killer, but to eliminate individuals whose past has been defined by false accusations and rumours.
3. Episode 3
Through groundbreaking, familial DNA technology, the team in ‘02 manage to locate the killer. However, without 100 per cent certainty, Paul may have to rethink his approach.
4. Episode 4
As Paul searches for higher approval to proceed with Kappen’s exhumation, the team are concerned that his tunnel vision could leave them in a worse situation than they once were.
Cast & Crew
Scott Arthur
Young DC Paul Bethel
Sion Alun Davies
Young Phil 'Bach' Rees
Keith Allen
Dai Williams
Gareth John Bale
DC Geraint Bale
Aneurin Barnard
Joseph Kappen
Kriss Dosanjh
Young Rowan Anwar
Philip Glenister
DCI Paul Bethell
Richard Corgan
DS Chris Wynne
Steffan Rhodri
Phil 'Bach' Rees
Oliver Ryan
DCS Ray Allen
Steve Nicolson
DI Tony Warren
Nia Roberts
Karina Bethell
Richard Harrington
Colin Dark
Karen Paullada
DSU Jackie Roberts
Natasha Vasandani
Young Sita Anwar
Matthew Aubrey
Phil Blunt
Priyanga Burford
Sita Anwar
Richard Elfyn
DS Vic Jenkins
Walter van Dyk
Mr. Croiset
Calista Davies
Geraldine Hughes
Elinor Crawley
Young Karina Bethell
Jade Croot
Pauline Floyd
Dyfan Dwyfor
DS Vic Jenkins
Gruffudd Glyn
Young Denver Hughes
Story & Production Details
Reviews & Thoughts
Yet another British mini-series based on actual events. This follows a cold case that is taken up again due to advances in DNA technology and science. The small team is run by DCI Paul Bethel, who worked on the case the first time around. I confess I was a little confused at first, not immediately realizing that we were watching DCI Bethel in both time frames, past and present. It seems that had a third murder to add to the suspect.Somehow I started out thinking there were two separate investigations, one of which was looking at just the third murder. But once I realized my error I kept up with events just fine. If you watch a lot of British tv as we do you will recognize. Few good supporting actors in the cast. Since this is based on real events, it is funny to see some common police show cliches showing up, such as the detective so dedicated to his job that his marriage suffers. I guess chiches are overused because they are often accurate. Still the wrong and the acting were strong. As a side note, there is an accompanying documentary about the case that I expect to watch soon.
