The best episode written by Chris Bucknall is "Benny's Funeral", rated 9/10 from 1 user votes. It was "directed by Roger Goldby". "Benny's Funeral" aired on 1/28/2011 and is rated 1.0 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Tiger Troubles".
Albert, Mickey, Ash, Sean and Emma attend the funeral of a fellow grifter called Benny. Benny had a history with the team having helped Mickey out of a difficult situation years ago and nearly taking Ash's place in the group. Ash bumps into a panicked man that looks like Benny after the funeral. Ash the chases after him and learns that Benny is still alive. Benny explains to Ash why he had to fake his own death and the team decide to help him.
Director: Roger Goldby
Writer: Chris Bucknall
Albert is in Chinatown to close a deal with Phil and his brother-in-law, Charlie. However, Czech Charlie is a notorious hard-man and not one to ever consider conning, so when Phil collapses and dies, Albert decides to cut his losses and leave the con. But Charlie isn't pulling out. He wants his brother's cash by the end of the week or else! Can the team con half a million to save Albert's bacon?
Director: Sarah O'Gorman
Writer: Chris Bucknall
DI Jack Armstrong and his new partner struggle to get along in their first investigation.
Director: Ian Fitzgibbon
Writer: Chris Bucknall
After the duo are temporarly demoted to Missing Persons they are drawn into a case involving secrets and sexual indiscretions at a local gym.
Director: Ian Fitzgibbon
Writer: Chris Bucknall