Death of an Expert Witness

When Dr. Edwin Lorrimer, a forensic scientist working at a private laboratory is found killed, Detective Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh is sent to investigate. Dalgliesh had been in the area a few months previously investigating the murder of a young woman found in an abandoned car. There are several suspects: Lorrimer's subordinate, Clifford Bradley, who despises him; the new head of the laboratory, Maxim Howarth, who is jealous of his sister's relationship with him; a colleague, Paul Middlemass, who had a fight with Lorrimer. There is also a gruff and likely unethical policeman who was on the grounds of the laboratory at the time of the killing and a local pathologist who is raising his two young children after his wife leaves him for another man. When one of the suspects is also murdered, Dalgliesh learns a key piece of information.

This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Mystery, Drama, Crime genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.5 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Mystery and Drama.
• • Produced in United Kingdom.
• • Original Language: English.