Edge of Darkness
“A thriller for the nuclear age.”
Series Overview
Environmental activist Emma Craven is murdered in front of her father, local police inspector Ronald Craven. Investigating the death leads him through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of British nuclear policy of the 1980s.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
53 min per episode
1985 – 1985
Premiered: Mon, Nov 4, 1985
Troy Kennedy MartinLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Fusion”
Jedburgh heads to Scotland with the stolen plutonium while Craven awaits the inevitable end.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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28 October 1985 BBC2 - Edge of Darkness trail
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-04
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Campbell
Troy Kennedy Martin
Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen
Andrew Dunn
Michael Wearing
Department Leadership Roster
Troy Kennedy Martin
Screenplay
Eric Clapton
Original Music Composer
Michael Kamen
Original Music Composer
Graeme Thomson
Production Design
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Michael Wearing
Producer
Martin Campbell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Edge of Darkness about?
Environmental activist Emma Craven is murdered in front of her father, local police inspector Ronald Craven. Investigating the death leads him through a haunting revelation of the murkiness of British nuclear policy of the 1980s.
How many seasons does Edge of Darkness have?
Edge of Darkness comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Edge of Darkness?
Key cast members in Edge of Darkness include Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker, Charles Kay.
Who created or directed Edge of Darkness?
Edge of Darkness was developed and directed by Martin Campbell.