Trina Lavery returns home to Stoke after 20 years, to look after her ill mother. She learns that Bernard Cleve is also living in Stoke. Bernard was accused of killing Trinas best friend many years ago but was never convicted. Another girl is killed and Bernard is again a suspect. Trina thinks he is innocent but places herself in danger in trying to prove it.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sarah LancashireTrina Lavery | Trina Lavery |
 Lorcan CranitchBernard Cleve | Bernard Cleve |
 John McArdleRoy Lavery | Roy Lavery |
 Anne StallybrassSandra Park | Sandra Park |
| LLynda RookeMaureen "Mo" Blake | Maureen "Mo" Blake |
 Robert GlenisterStephen 'Squeal' Blake | Stephen 'Squeal' Blake |
| SSarah PriceBecca Blake | Becca Blake |
 Eva PopeRuby Mason | Ruby Mason |
| KKate RichardsKatya Mason | Katya Mason |
| JJames PeacheyAndrew Mason | Andrew Mason |
| CCaroline StrongClaire Macavoy | Claire Macavoy |
 Nicholas GleavesJoe Macavoy | Joe Macavoy |
| KKelly ThresherShannon Macavoy | Shannon Macavoy |
 David WestheadDCI Peter Murray | DCI Peter Murray |
 Paul YoungDCI Owen Simmons | DCI Owen Simmons |