Vexed. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Jack Armstrong (Toby Stephens), D.I. Georgina Dixon (Miranda Raison). Copyright: Greenlit Rights
Vexed

Vexed

  • TV comedy drama
  • BBC Two
  • 2010 - 2012
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

A relationship-driven comedy drama about a pair of police detectives. Stars Toby Stephens, Miranda Raison, Lucy Punch, Roger Griffiths, Ronny Jhutti and more.

Episode menu

Series 1, Episode 3

The high profile kidnap of a girlband member puts an uncomfortable spotlight on Jack and Kate, resulting in an embarrassing ransom situation and mounting tensions.

Preview clips

Further details

There's mixed news for Jack and Kate and an unusual investigation to tackle. Jack discovers the lump in his testicle is cancerous and, as Kate gets back together with her husband, he suggests giving up the London dream and moving back to Bristol.

Meanwhile, the abduction of Gemma G, a member of girl band Candy Crew, throws up an unusual investigation for the detective duo.

Broadcast details

Date
Sunday 29th August 2010
Time
9pm
Channel
BBC Two
Length
60 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 4th September 2010 11:10pm BBC2
Thursday 3rd May 2012 10:30pm BBC HD
Thursday 16th October 2014 9:00pm London Live
Friday 17th October 2014 12:00am London Live

Cast & crew

Cast
Toby Stephens D.I. Jack Armstrong
Lucy Punch D.I. Kate Bishop
Roger Griffiths Tony
Ronny Jhutti Naz Omar
Rory Kinnear Dan Bishop
Guest cast
Jenny Jules Dr Lawrence
Del Synnott Richard Anderson
Marcy Oni Tina T
Jayne Wisener Lucy B
Dylan Brown John-Paul
Scarlett Rose Patterson Gemma G
Jumayn Hunter Billy (Mugger)
Tony Gardner Andy (Neighbour) (Voice)
Writing team
Howard Overman Writer
Production team
Matt Lipsey Director
Eve Gutierrez Producer
Carolyn Parry Jones Producer
Simon Wilson Executive Producer
Jill Green Executive Producer
Charlie Phillips Editor
Catrin Meredydd Production Designer
Willie Dowling Composer

Video

The Ransom Case

Jack and Tony laugh about a ransom case they worked on when Tony was still in the force.

Featuring: Roger Griffiths (Tony), Lucy Punch (D.I. Kate Bishop) & Toby Stephens (D.I. Jack Armstrong).

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