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Wire in the Blood S6E7 — The Dead Land (1)
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Wire in the Blood•Season 6•Episode 7

The Dead Land (1)

7.8/10 · 217 votesOct 24, 200845 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 6•matches the season avg

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Another serial killer is at work. This one kills homeless men by stabbing them through the heart but a bizarre ritual is also at work because the bodies are bathed and wrapped up in paper before they are left around the town's business area. Alex

Directed byPhilip John
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Robson Green

Robson Green

Dr Tony Hill

Mark Letheren

Mark Letheren

DS Kevin Geoffries

Mark Penfold

Mark Penfold

Dr Ashley Vernon

Simone Lahbib

Simone Lahbib

DI Alex Fielding

Thomas Byrne

Thomas Byrne

Ben Fielding

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Alan Whiting

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Val McDermid

Val McDermid

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Philip Leach

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Sandra Jobling

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Tom Lucy

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Andy J. Smart

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Philip John

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Dead Land (1)" is episode 7 of Wire in the Blood season 6. It scored 7.8/10 from 217 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Philip John, it aired on October 24, 2008.

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