Aired Monday 16 December, 12:25pm - 1:30pmon ITV3

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Name: 6:55pm - Series 9 Episode 13
Start: 2025-01-03T18:55:00Z
End: 2025-01-03T20:00:00Z
Location: ITV3

Series 9 Episode 4: Puppet on a String

Ventress uncovers the truth behind an old adversary's return to Aidensfield, whilst Maggie worries that a young girl is going to have an illegal abortion. Greengrass faces a race against time when he makes a promise to a dying friend.

Category: Crime drama
Original air date: 17/10/1999

Cast and crew

Roger BamfordDirector
Paul WalkerDirector
Peter BensonBernie Scripps
Steven Blakeley
John Duttine
Derek FowldsOscar Blaketon
Lisa KayCarol Cassidy
David LonsdaleDavid Stockwell
Joseph McFadden
Tricia PenroseGina Ward
William SimonsAlf Ventress
Gwen TaylorPeggy Armstrong
Katy Landis
Leanne Burrows
Rupert Ward-LewisPC Don Wetherby
Clare WilleDS Rachel Dawson
Nikki SandersonDawn Bellamy
Mark Jordon
Bill Maynard
Philip Franks
Fiona Dolman
Kazia Pelka

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Upcoming broadcasts

Thursday 2 January, 5:50pmon ITV3
Series 9 Episode 10
Thursday 2 January, 6:55pmon ITV3
Series 9 Episode 11
Friday 3 January, 11:40amon ITV3
Series 9 Episode 10
Friday 3 January, 12:35pmon ITV3
Series 9 Episode 11
Friday 3 January, 6:00pmon ITV3
Series 9 Episode 12
Friday 3 January, 6:55pmon ITV3
Series 9 Episode 13