Detective Cooper investigates the bizarre circumstances surrounding the murder of Matilda who was found dead in her bath wearing the Scold's Bridle.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bob PeckDetective Sergeant Cooper | Detective Sergeant Cooper |
 Miranda RichardsonDr. Sarah Blakeney | Dr. Sarah Blakeney |
 Douglas HodgeJack Blakeney | Jack Blakeney |
 Trudie StylerJoanna Lascelles | Joanna Lascelles |
 Beth WinsletRuth Lascelles | Ruth Lascelles |
 Siân PhillipsMathilda Gillespie | Mathilda Gillespie |
 Virginia McKennaViolet Orloff | Violet Orloff |
 Paul BrookeDuncan Orloff | Duncan Orloff |
 Miles AndersonDetective Inspector Harmer | Detective Inspector Harmer |
 Hugh BonnevilleTim Duggan | Tim Duggan |
 Finbar LynchDave Hughes | Dave Hughes |
 Alan MacNaughtanJames Gillespie | James Gillespie |
 Alan WilliamsBob Spede | Bob Spede |
| CChristine MooreJenny Spede | Jenny Spede |
 Clare CliffordHeadmistress | Headmistress |
 John PirkisSir William Cavendish (as John Duval) | Sir William Cavendish (as John Duval) |