Teenage girl Shelley is strangled at a Fun Fayre during the small hours, Burke suspects the travelling community that runs The Fayre, Stuart is keen to keep the peace, and tries the softly softly approach.
I can see that this is another episode that isn't universally loved, I have to say, once again, I rather enjoyed it. I probably did watch this when it first went out, it didn't make an impact, but years on, comparing this with today's content, it holds up rather well.
I really liked that atmospheric opening, quite bleak scenes. Pacing wasn't bad, maybe a little dip in the middle, but it does end well.
It's a strong episode for Stuart, and Colin McCredie does a fine job, it's good to see him sticking to his guns, and standing up to his boss when he thinks he's in the wrong.
A smashing cast, watch out for David Bradley, Andrew Lee Potts and Ron Donachie, it's well acted, though I'd say it's Blythe Duff that steels the show.
7/10.