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Difficult Times

Dennis Merton is called to Ranby Hall to investigate the sudden death of racing driver Jack Maclean from a massive insulin overdose while he was under the care of Liz Merrick and Dennis's wife, Jenny. Meanwhile Vernon bumps into an old friend who offers him a gilt-edged business opportunity which leads him into serious trouble.

English
  • Originally Aired April 18, 2004
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network ITV1
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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  • Modified November 23, 2025 by
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Name Type Role
Neil McKay Writer
Gerry Mill Director
Mark Jordon Actor PC Bellamy
Julian Sims Actor Jack Maclean
Richard Lintern Actor Ben Norton
Stephen Critchlow Actor Leonard Parkes
James Carlton Actor PC Crane
Geoffrey Hughes Actor Vernon Scripps
Beatrice Kelley Actor Mrs Winstanley
Peter Ivatts Actor Gary Shaw
Julie Higginson Actor Ruth Dalbraith
Tricia Penrose Actor Gina Ward
William Simons Actor PC Ventress
Jo-Anne Stockham Actor Sarah Maclean
Peter Benson Actor Bernie Scripps
David Lonsdale Actor David
Danny McGrath Actor Gareth Dodson
Aislín McGuckin Actor Dr Liz Merrick
Duncan Bell Actor Sergeant Merton
Derek Fowlds Actor Oscar Blaketon
Sarah Tansey Actor Jenny Merton