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Cracker

Cracker

I drink too much, I smoke too much, I gamble too much. I *am* too much.

19936.63 Seasons23 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.

Created by Sally Head
Produced by Hilary Bevan Jones, Gub Neal, Paul Abbott
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Geraldine Somerville

Geraldine Somerville

Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon

Barbara Flynn

Barbara Flynn

Judith Fitzgerald

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky Tomlinson

Wise

R

Robert Cavanah

Temple

Themes & Keywords

self-destructionnorthern englandpsychologistmanchestercriminal consultant

About Cracker

Cracker is a crime, drama series that first aired in 1993 exploring themes of self-destruction, northern england, psychologist, manchester, criminal consultant. Created by Sally Head, it stars Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Barbara Flynn. The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind.

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