The Expert
- 1968 – 1976
- Ended
- Drama
- ~50m / ep
- 4 seasons
- 9.0/10
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.
Latest: Season 4 · 1976
View all seasonsE1. Second Appeal
Sep 24, 1976 · 50m
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.
E2. Blood Line
Oct 1, 1976 · 50m
An Arab ruler suddenly dies in London and Hardy is caught up in a situation of political intrigue.
E3. Inheritance
Oct 8, 1976 · 50m
Motive, opportunity, possession of the weapon and an alibi that won't stand up. Who wants more to prove guilt of murder?
E4. Prejudice
Oct 15, 1976 · 50m
A headless skeleton is found. The bones indicate one solution and the clothes another. Proffesor Hardy sorts it out.
E5. A Family Affair
Oct 22, 1976 · 50m
An elaborate plan goes wrong because of a woman's intuition.
E6. Suspended Verdict
Oct 29, 1976 · 50m
Many things can go awry when the law is exercised by the wrong people.
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