The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)

8.0/10 · 629 votesSep 27, 199360 min

Ranked #4 of 7 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

Following the break-up of his home life, criminal psychologist Fitz discovers that a young woman he knew has been viciously murdered. Elsewhere, a blood-splattered man is found beside the railway tracks but on recovering consciousness, he claims memory loss.

Season 1 Episodes7

E1 8.0Now viewing

The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)

E2 8.0

The Mad Woman in the Attic (2)

E3 8.2

To Say I Love You (1)

E4 8.1

To Say I Love You (2)

E5 8.2

To Say I Love You (3)

E6 8.0

One Day a Lemming Will Fly (1)

E7 8.0

One Day a Lemming Will Fly (2)

Cast6

Robbie Coltrane

Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Christopher Eccleston

David Bilborough

Geraldine Somerville

Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon

Lorcan Cranitch

DS Jimmy Beck

Barbara Flynn

Judith Fitzgerald

Kieran O'Brien

Mark Fitzgerald

Crew7

Jimmy McGovern

Writer

Michael Winterbottom

Director

Janty Yates

Costume Design

Ivan Strasburg

Director of Photography

Trevor Waite

Editor

Chris Webb

Stunts

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)" is episode 1 of Cracker season 1. It scored 8.0/10 from 629 votes, ranking #4 of 7 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Michael Winterbottom and written by Jimmy McGovern, it aired on September 27, 1993.

The Mad Woman in the Attic (1)

Seasons3

Season 1 Episodes7

Cast6

Crew7

Discussion

Episode Summary