The Expert S03 E08 A Scientific Fact
John Hardy is a forensic scientist who works not only for the police but also for other interested parties. In 62 episodes over 4 seasons, Doctor (later Professor) Hardy investigates crimes with the help of his assistants. He shares his life and and, sometimes, cases with his wife, Jo, a GP.
This groundbreaking series was a huge influence for many following forensic dramas in the U.S. such as 'Quincy M.E.', all the CSI series and 'Waking the Dead' in the U.K. The premise in one particular episode Series 3 Episode 11 'Smithereens' of reassembling a broken bottle and finding a fingerprint was later used in Season 1 Episode 19 'Crime and Misdemeanor' of CSI: NY.
Episode Synopsis
Hardy is much possessed by the problems surrounding the scientific fact of death. And in this story of an elderly retired Major, his wife and son, the police become totally involved as well.
First Broadcast: 21 February 1971
This video is very different from the rest of The Expert episodes available as it is not the final version. It is an unedited pre broadcast version with lots of interactions between the cast and crew. I love the scene where Marius and Anne are cuddled up together in bed and the little conversation between them. Also the later scene with Marius where he has a long speech addressed to the coroner and he loses his place but doesn't act up or swear. He just composes himself and carries on. He was a great gentleman. I don't say this because I love him but have heard this directly from someone who knew and worked with him in the 70s.