Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

Waking the Dead

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Waking the Dead

"A second chance to catch the killer!"

2001- 2011

9 Seasons

90 Episodes

7.2(43 votes)

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Crime

Mystery

Drama

Overview

A detective team apply new techniques to old crimes as they solve cold cases.

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5 members

Acting

Trevor Eve

DCI Peter Boyd

Trevor Eve

Acting

Sue Johnston

Dr. Grace Foley

Sue Johnston

Acting

Tara Fitzgerald

Dr. Eve Lockhart

Tara Fitzgerald

Acting

Wil Johnson

DS Spencer Jordan

Wil Johnson

Acting

Eva Birthistle

Det Supt Sarah Cavendish

Eva Birthistle

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