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NCS MANHUNT

BBC

The National Crime Squad (NCS), an unconventional, highly skilled team of top detectives, are back to combat serious and organised crime.

David Suchet returns as the enigmatic and obsessive Detective Inspector Borne. He admits to being fascinated by the many layered character. "He's a very troubled person, full of inner turmoil, and that is wonderful to play. He's such a serious man. We have never once seen him laugh - and I don't suppose the writer will ever let us!

"There's no fun in his life. In the past, he's been emotionally gutted, and now he has zipped his emotional casing up tight. He can only unleash himself through rage." David believes the enigma surrounding Borne makes him more intriguing. "People want to know more about him, because, as yet, we have not been privy to his home life."

But David feels great empathy with the character. "I find Borne a very sad man. I want to hug him and say, 'Hey, there's a life out there, mate.' But he wouldn't take kindly to that! Nobody feels at ease with his character - whether it be criminals or colleagues. He's so irascible and carries a great burden of life on his shoulders."

DS Maureen Picasso, played by Samantha Bond, and DS Ruby Sparks, played by Melanie Hill, are part of Borne's elite team. Samantha reflects on what makes Picasso so special. "I'd describe her as tough and intelligent, inventive and quick-witted. I marvel at her resourcefulness." Melanie enjoys the caring aspect of Sparks. "She takes people under her wing. She's a real mother hen."

Keith Barron also returns as Branch Commander Robert Beausoleil. Keith describes Beausoleil as a complex character. "He's ruthless and doesn't suffer fools gladly but, when he wants, he can be quite charming. He's quite elegant and wears slightly gallant clothes. But at the same time he's a great one for cutting corners in order to get results. He's not above being devious and deceitful."

NCS Manhunt returns for three, two-part stories set in London and the Midlands. The first story sees the NCS investigate what appears to be a spate of contract killings. The team lacks a clear avenue of inquiry until an informer leads them to Jean Harris, played by ex-EastEnder Anita Dobson and menacing criminal George Rolf, played by Steven Berkoff.

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