DCI Banks

2011•5 series

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A series of novels written by Peter Robinson are the basis for this crime drama programme featuring DCI Alan Banks. The title investigator works alongside DS Annie Cabbot, along with other detectives, to solve crimes that range from murder to armed robbery and kidnapping. Each novel is split up into two hourlong episodes of the show. `Wednesday's Child', `Strange Affair' and `Playing With Fire' are among the Robinson books that have been turned into `DCI Banks' stories.

Episode 1Strange Affair

Crime drama series. A mysterious phone message leads Banks to search for his estranged younger brother while the team investigate a young woman's murder. Contains violence and some moderate language.

Episode 2Strange Affair

Crime drama. When a body found at Halton quarry turns out to be his missing brother, Banks must return to his childhood home to inform his parents. Contains violence and some moderate language.

Episode 3Dry Bones That Dream

Crime drama series. When a hitman bursts into the luxury home of Keith Rothwell and shoots him dead, Banks is struck by his family's reactions. Contains scenes of violence.

Episode 4Dry Bones That Dream

Crime drama series. With Pamela Jeffries in a coma, Banks is more determined to find Rothwell's killer and decides to question MP Martin Fleming. Contains some scenes of violence.

Episode 5Innocent Graves

Banks and his team investigate when the daughter of an internet entrepreneur is murdered, but Morton has doubts about the prime suspect. Contains some moderate language and violence.

Episode 6Innocent Graves

Banks still believes that Owen Pierce is the murderer after his trial collapses, but Morton aims to persuade him to keep an open mind. Contains some violent scenes.

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