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Cracker•Season 2•Episode 1

To Be a Somebody (1)

9.0/10 · 673 votesOct 10, 199460 min

Ranked #2 of 9 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

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The death of Albie Kinsella's father has a disturbing effect on him and soon after, he kills an Asian newsagent. With all the hallmarks of a racist attack, the police fail to make any headway. Meanwhile, criminal psychologist Fitz is trying to put some order into

Directed byTim Fywell

Written byJimmy McGovern

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Seasons3

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Season 2 Episodes9

To Be a Somebody (1)

To Be a Somebody (2)

To Be a Somebody (3)

The Big Crunch (1)

The Big Crunch (2)

The Big Crunch (3)

Men Should Weep (1)

Men Should Weep (2)

Men Should Weep (3)

Cast4

Robbie Coltrane

Edward 'Fitz' Fitzgerald

Geraldine Somerville

Jane 'Panhandle' Penhaligon

Lorcan Cranitch

DS Jimmy Beck

Colin Tierney

Harriman

Crew5

Tim Fywell

Director

Jimmy McGovern

Writer

Ivan Strasburg

Director of Photography

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

Edward Mansell

Editor

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Episode Summary

"To Be a Somebody (1)" is episode 1 of Cracker season 2. It scored 9.0/10 from 673 votes, ranking #2 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Tim Fywell and written by Jimmy McGovern, it aired on October 10, 1994.

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