Season 4

1. Second Appeal

1976-09-24 · 50m

Hardy is asked to do a further post mortem by the defense in the second appeal of a man convicted of the murder of his wife. The first post mortem was done by an old colleague and Hardy's findings conflict, straining their friendship.

2. Blood Line

1976-10-01 · 50m

An Arab ruler suddenly dies in London and Hardy is caught up in a situation of political intrigue.

3. Inheritance

1976-10-08 · 50m

Motive, opportunity, possession of the weapon and an alibi that won't stand up. Who wants more to prove guilt of murder?

4. Prejudice

1976-10-15 · 50m

A headless skeleton is found. The bones indicate one solution and the clothes another. Proffesor Hardy sorts it out.

5. A Family Affair

1976-10-22 · 50m

An elaborate plan goes wrong because of a woman's intuition.

6. Suspended Verdict

1976-10-29 · 50m

Many things can go awry when the law is exercised by the wrong people.

7. Suspicious Death

1976-11-05 · 50m

The police and Hardy are greatly puzzled by the death of a mortuary attendant.

8. Fail Safe

1976-11-12 · 50m

Did evidence Hardy gave in a murder trial 12 years ago result in a miscarriage of justice?

9. Hour of the Snake

1976-11-19 · 50m

A spell is cast which results in a death at ' The Hour of the Snake'. Is it murder - or what?

10. Tainted Money

1976-11-26 · 50m

One can legislate for most things - but how do you cope with human frailty and greed?