Without Motive

Series 1

2000 · 6 episodes · 6h 0m in all

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   2 Oct 2000 · 60 min

   A young woman is found murdered near the city's red-light district. Her husband quickly becomes the chief suspect, but DC Mowbray has his doubts. Meanwhile, the detectives learn about the brutal murder of three prostitutes in nearby south Wales.

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   2. Episode 2

   9 Oct 2000 · 60 min

   A joint investigation begins into all four murders, but questions arise over the competency of the Welsh senior detective. Another murder back in Bristol breaks all the patterns of the previous killings--and comes uncomfortably close to Mowbray's family.

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   3. Episode 3

   15 Oct 2000 · 60 min

   Tensions deepen between Mowbray and his wife, as the police launch their investigation into the latest killing. The murdered woman, a student, worked part-time at a pizza restaurant, where the detectives establish a link with the first victim in Wales.

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   4. Episode 4

   22 Oct 2000 · 60 min

   The police pursue a number of leads, but Mowbray strongly suspects Robert Jackson, a delivery driver with a previous record of violence against women. Mowbray's boss disagrees, however, and the detective must decide whether to charge Jackson.

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   5. Episode 5

   29 Oct 2000 · 60 min

   Another victim turns up, and morale among the investigating officers hits rock bottom. The stresses of the job force Mowbray to consult a therapist, but not before his actions drive Sally away from him. Adding to the pressure, the killer strikes again.

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   6. Episode 6

   5 Nov 2000 · 60 min

   Mowbray takes himself off the case, goes on leave, and tries to patch things up with Sally and the kids. While he's gone, the police make an arrest. DCS Henderson believes he has his man but needs a confession to be sure.