The Expert
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.
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Season 4
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E1
Second Appeal
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.
Sep 24, 1976 -
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E2
Blood Line
An Arab ruler suddenly dies in London and Hardy is caught up in a situation of political intrigue.
Oct 1, 1976 -
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E3
Inheritance
Motive, opportunity, possession of the weapon and an alibi that won't stand up. Who wants more to prove guilt of murder?
Oct 8, 1976 -
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E4
Prejudice
A headless skeleton is found. The bones indicate one solution and the clothes another. Proffesor Hardy sorts it out.
Oct 15, 1976 -
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E5
A Family Affair
An elaborate plan goes wrong because of a woman's intuition.
Oct 22, 1976 -
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E6
Suspended Verdict
Many things can go awry when the law is exercised by the wrong people.
Oct 29, 1976 -
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E7
Suspicious Death
The police and Hardy are greatly puzzled by the death of a mortuary attendant.
Nov 5, 1976 -
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E8
Fail Safe
Did evidence Hardy gave in a murder trial 12 years ago result in a miscarriage of justice?
Nov 12, 1976 -
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E9
Hour of the Snake
A spell is cast which results in a death at ' The Hour of the Snake'. Is it murder - or what?
Nov 19, 1976 -
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E10
Tainted Money
One can legislate for most things - but how do you cope with human frailty and greed?
Nov 26, 1976