Cracker

British television series

Started: September 27, 1993
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1.Stated in fernsehserien.defernsehserien.de/fuer-alle-faelle-fitzRetrieved 2020-05-28
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Ended: October 1, 2006
Creator: Jimmy McGovern
Network: ITV(since 1993)
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Seasons: 3
Episodes: 25
Cast: Robbie Coltrane
, Geraldine Somerville
Genre: drama television series

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Cracker is a British crime drama series produced by Granada Television for ITV, created and principally written by Jimmy McGovern. Set in Manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist, Dr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald, played by Robbie Coltrane, who works with the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) to help them solve crimes.

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Narrative location: Manchester
Production company: ITV Granada
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List of episodes: list of Cracker episodes
Title: Cracker
Set in environment: island
Members / parts: Q125417607
Q125417608
Q125417609

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