Episode One: DS Tommy Murphy is called back to work after a leave of absence to be at his mother’s side. His new job is to attempt to get close to Drew and Billy Johnstone, vicious Belfast criminals now operating in Leicester. Murphy thinks he’s found himself a way in when a drug deal goes awry.
Regular Cast: James Nesbitt (Detective Sergeant Tommy Murphy), Liam Cunningham (Drew Johnstone), Brian McCardie (Billy Johnstone), Francis Magee (Detective Chief Inspector Warren), Patricia Martin (Murphy’s Ma), John Hewitt (Murphy’s Dad), Nadim Sawalha (Mo Khan), Priyanga Burford (Shahana Khan), Leo Wringer (Abdul), Packy Lee (Drew Junior)
Guest Cast: Shane Zaza, Chris McHallem, Nimesh Jani, Lalor Roddy, Diane Beck, Jonathan Ryan
Written by Allan Cubitt; directed by Colm McCarthy
Airdate: 27 Aug 2006 on BBC One
Series: Murphy’s Law Season 4 Episode 1
Show Info: Crime drama series following the cases of undercover cop Tommy Murphy.