"Cracker" (1993) TV series 1993-1996

Creator:

Jimmy McGovern

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4

Release Date:

27 September 1993 (UK)

Genre:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

Plot:

An abrasively eccentric forensic psychologist aids in the solving of difficult police cases.

Plot Keywords:

Psychological Drama

Awards:

16 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Robbie Coltrane	...	Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald (23 episodes, 1993-1996)
Geraldine Somerville	...	DS Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon (22 episodes, 1993-1995)
Kieran O'Brien	...	Mark Fitzgerald (20 episodes, 1993-1995)
Lorcan Cranitch	...	DS Jimmy Beck (19 episodes, 1993-1995)
Barbara Flynn	...	Judith Fitzgerald (19 episodes, 1993-1995)
Ricky Tomlinson	...	D.C.I. Charlie Wise / ... (14 episodes, 1994-1996)
Tess Thomson	...	Kate 'Katie' Fitzgerald / ... (11 episodes, 1993-1995)
Christopher Eccleston	...	DCI David Bilborough (10 episodes, 1993-1994)

Also Known As:

Cracker (France) [fr]
Für alle Fälle Fitz (Germany) [de]
Fitz ratkaisee (Finland) [fi]

Runtime:

Germany:90 min (9 episodes) | UK:60 min (22 episodes)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

New Zealand:R16 (seasons 1-3) | Australia:MA (DVD rating) | UK:18 (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company:

A&E Television Networks

Trivia:

Robert Lindsay was the original choice for Fitz but turned it down.

Quotes:

Fitz: Think of testicles!
Penhaligon: I do nothing but!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The 100 Greatest Scary Moments (2003) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Stormy Weather

In a word: fabulous

I agree with the comments above. This is the best series ever seen on any screen, anywhere. Robbie Coltrane, as Fitz, steals every show, though everyone is excellent. From the start, this has been a cop show with heart and soul. All I can say is more, more more ...