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Previously Aired Episode

AIRED ON 4/11/2011

Waterloo, Part Two

Season 9 : Episode 10

Episode Guide

S 9 : Ep 10	Waterloo, Part Two	Aired 4/11/11
S 9 : Ep 9	Waterloo, Part One	Aired 4/10/11
S 9 : Ep 8	Conviction, Part Two	Aired 4/4/11
S 9 : Ep 7	Conviction, Part One	Aired 4/3/11
S 9 : Ep 6	Solidarity, Part Two	Aired 3/28/11

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Welcome to Waking the Dead at TV.com. Led by Detective Superintendent Peter Boyd (Trevor Eve) the Cold Case Squad investigates serious crimes which have gone unsolved. Armed with the latest technological advances and old fashioned hard work, Psychological Profiler Grace Foley (Sue Johnston), Forensic Pathologist Frankie Wharton (Holly Aird), Detective Constable Mel Silver (Claire Goose) and Detective Sergeant Spencer Jordan (Wil Johnson) wake the dead for clues and answers.

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Trevor Eve	Det Supt Peter Boyd
Sue Johnston	Dr Grace Foley
Holly Aird	Dr Frankie Wharton [ 2000 - 2004 ]
Tara Fitzgerald	Dr Eve Lockhart [ 2007 - 2011 ]
Claire Goose	DC/DS Amelia Silver [ 2000 - 2004 ]
Wil Johnson	DC/DS/DI Spencer Jordan

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9.4

By mobbs456, Sep 22, 2009

Waking The Dead is dark, gritty and extremely violent and gory - the perfect combination.

Unlike CIS-Every State in the US, this show covers a wide topic of Police Drama - from illegal organ transplants to sniper on the car park. Some of the stories are good, some of them are boring. But they all provide a good insight into the Cold Case Units.

But the best thing about the show is the variety of characters - good and bad. The 'villains' of the show are nasty and scum of the earth. It's a shame they don't come back very often though.

The good however are great - Grace is the reason behind the team, Spencer is the muscle, Kathy/Stella/Mel are the investigators and Eve/Felix/Frankie are the brains. But its Trevor Eve - Peter Boyd that rules the show. A man full of power and emotion, and isn't afraid to show it.

So to sum it up - a great show.moreless
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More then just the facts

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By Lawrencevanrijn, Feb 25, 2009

Waking the dead has impressed me greatly ever since the series started. I have always been a great fan of CSI series, however the BBC approach is at times darker, the drama is deeper (as one expects from a BBC result) and the storyline is often very gripping.

Our shoestring still fights for the truth, but now for those who can no longer speak. As you go from season to season you see more then just the development of the team members. The excellence of the actors and writers make these journeys a quality filling evening with every case you watch. The double episode apprach still functions excellently after 6 seasons. The whole buildup and progress which is not possible in 41.3 minutes (excluding advertisement) is not a match for the 2 full hour episodes this group delivers.

This is more then a dynamic team story, it is often the deeper thought of victim and criminal that makes this series pretty much the reigning ruler of BBC Drama.moreless
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Needs past characters

8.6

By daychooch1b, Feb 01, 2006

Waking the Dead is a very good show.Trevor Eve is the reason the show works.He is very intense. It was too bad they replaced Frankie and Mel.Also in the United States the show needs to have a permanent spot and not a hit and miss scheduling as it is now.
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hi, waking the dead is usch a good programme, i've seen the last three or so series, its great, the plots are brillant and trevor eve is such a good actor. i love the show cna't wait for teh next series! although what a cliffhanger it always leaves, greatmoreless

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By 501UK, Jan 05, 2006

hi, waking the dead is usch a good programme, i've seen the last three or so series, its great, the plots are brillant and trevor eve is such a good actor. i love the show cna't wait for teh next series!although what cliffhanger every series leaves! great, brillant, i hope it never stops!
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The cold case unit always have an interesting case to re-open, and (hopefully!) solve. forensics, physcology and logic all come into it, as the killer must be brought to justice.

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By casper_french, Nov 05, 2005

I love this programme - and I'm gutted that the current series has had to end! But, having said that, I can't wait for series six. Bring it on (fast please!)!!! This programme is not just about DNA matching and stuff (if you want that watch CSI), but it involves so much more. The back stories of the characters all come in, and there is often a lot of doubt if an old case of somebody on the team is called into question. Superb acting, great writing and brilliant direction all make this programme what it is - FANTASTIC! ! !moreless
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DVDs for Series 7 and 8?
The last DVD release of WTD series was back in May-2008 with series 6. What's the deal at least of releasing series 7 and the cur...

By CrochetOwl, Oct 31, 2009

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Season 9 will be the last
According to an article in the Telegraph, Season 9 will be the last http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/8242033/Peopl...

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season 8 to start september 13th 2009
also known as today :)looking forward to another great season waking the dead.

By xanu, Sep 13, 2009

10/04/09

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Episode Guide - one episode or two
HiDo you prefer the episode guide showing two parts of a episode separately, even though the synopsis is the same, or would you li...

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Darker and darker
Having recently watched Sins of Season 7 I once again find myself reflecting on how dark and heinous some of the crimes and scenes...

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