First broadcast 20th/27th October/3rd November 1991.
Wexford collapses from overwork so is put on a month's leave.
George Baker - Det. Chief Insp. Reg Wexford Christopher Ravenscroft - Det. Insp. Mike Burden John Forgeham - Det Insp Baker Philip Glenister - Brian Gregson George Sweeney - Sgt Clements Ian McNeice - Ivan Teal Louie Ramsay - Dora Wexford Diane Keen - Jenny Burden John Burgess - Dr. Len Crocker Derek Hicks - Postman Hugh Dickson - Elderly man Nigel Gregory - Barman Valerie Whittington - Hannah Peters Constance Chapman - Mrs. Lyle Barbara Keogh - Mrs. Foster Michael Elwyn - Stephen Dearborn Polly Adams - Melanie Dearborn Lizzy McInnerny - Peggy Pope Tom Radcliffe - Johnny Lamont Colin Meredith - Receptionist Charlotte Attenborough - Verity