The best episode written by Helen Edmundson is "A Taste for Death (1)", rated 8.75/10 from 4 user votes. It was "directed by Lisa Clarke". "A Taste for Death (1)" aired on 11/18/2021 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "A Taste for Death (2)".
May 1975. 8-year-old Darren and churchwarden Miss Wharton find two dead bodies in the vestry of St Matthew’s Church, Paddington, their throats slashed. One is Sir Paul Berowne, a baronet and recently-resigned Tory MP; the other a homeless man called Harry Mack. Dalgliesh is called in to investigate, accompanied by DS Masterson and his new DS Kate Miskin.
Director: Lisa Clarke
Writer: Helen Edmundson
After the attack on Father Barnes while Halliwell was in custody, Dalgliesh brings Swayne and Lampart in for questioning. He discovers Lampart is having an affair with Lady Barbara, who reveals she is pregnant and thinks she will inherit everything. However, Lady Lavinia reveals that Sir Paul secretly changed his will at the last minute.
Director: Lisa Clarke
Writer: Helen Edmundson
After a passionate courtship, Lord Frederick Trenchard marries the young, striking Clara Dunn, but Belgravia’s scandals and the secrets from Frederick’s past threaten the couple’s newfound happiness.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Helen Edmundson
After an argument, Frederick tries to renew the relationship by taking Clara to Glanville, their country estate, and reveals some of the trials of his childhood. The Dunns take in the mysterious Nell as their new maid.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Helen Edmundson
The Trenchards travel to Maywood for the Duke’s birthday. Behind the scenes, business deals are struck, but the Rochesters have private reasons for the trip. Meanwhile, Clara conspires to repair Frederick and James’ relationship.
Director: Paul Wilmshurst
Writer: Helen Edmundson