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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Down Among the Fearful (1)
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S7:E1

    Lewis and Hathaway are called in to investigate the death of Reuben Beatty who works at the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychology. He has been discovered dead injected by etorphine, a paralysing agent in the offices of psychic ‘Randolph James’.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Simon Block

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 5 - From the Defeated (1)
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S6:E5

    Two young men are found murdered, the only connection being that skin from one of them is found under the other's fingernails. As other bodies are found, Tony deduces that a sadistic gay murderer is abducting white boys and forcing them to kill each other. Meanwhile Michael Bryant, the cannibal killer whom Tony helped to put away, sends him a message from the secure unit where he is incarcerated, telling Tony that he is planning to escape and will see him soon.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E3

    The impact of the war begins to be felt in Great Paxford as the women are forced to make sacrifices for the salvage effort. But soon matters on the personal front replace their efforts on the home front as Kate and Jack's relationship intensifies, Pat's marriage deteriorates and Claire finally plucks up the courage to ask Spencer out - unaware he is hiding a secret that could ruin their relationship before it has even started. Meanwhile, Alison resorts to desperate measures to pay a bill, and soon realises her actions will cost her much more.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    S1:E1

    In the face of impending war with Germany, the Great Paxford WI faces a difficult decision. When president Joyce Cameron resigns and takes most of the membership with her, Frances Barden and her supporters must come together to resurrect the Institute, and recruit new members from unexpected places. Meanwhile, local doctor Will Campbell discovers the terrible reason why he can’t rejoin the army, and Miriam Brindsley will do anything to stop her son from enlisting. Claire Hillman is attracted to young postman Spencer Wilson, but she discovers that the path of true love never did run smooth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Simon Block

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E4

    Pat and Marek are reconciled, but when someone sees them together, their relationship is in more danger than ever. The Brindsleys come to realise the full extent of David's injuries, and Teresa faces letting go of the past when she is asked out. Alison fears the consequences of her involvement with the Lyons, Laura is spurred into action by some happy news, and Joyce and Erica work together on a first aid meeting.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    Laura is publicly disgraced when news of the Bowers' divorce hits the papers, with grave consequences for the surgery and her friendship with Tom. Pat is tempted by her feelings for Marek while Bob is in hospital. Steph is delighted when Stan returns home on leave, but the reunion is overshadowed by his fears of invasion. Frances discovers a secret at the reading of the will.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E6

    As the war in Europe draws closer to home and the nation faces its darkest hour, the members of the WI find they have their own battles to fight. Alison looks for a way out of her desperate situation, and Frances tries to help Pat while she still can. Miriam keeps an important piece of news from Bryn, and Richard and Laura realise it may not be possible to keep their affair a secret any longer.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E2

    As Frances and Joyce battle for leadership of the new group, the others face problems of a much more personal nature. Erica and Will's relationship is tested after his cancer diagnosis, Pat is struggling with her unhappy marriage and Miriam has one last chance to stop David enlisting. Newcomer Teresa Fenchurch gets off to a bad start, but her mishap brings a dashing RAF officer to the village. Francesca Annis and Samantha Bond star, with Frances Grey, Ed Stoppard, Claire Rushbrook and Leanne Best.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  9. undefined Season 6 Episode 4 - The Indelible Stain
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S6:E4

    Lewis and Hathaway investigate when a controversial American academic is murdered after speaking at Oxford's Department of Criminology.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Simon Block

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    S2:E1

    The WI members of Great Paxford live under a shadow as the Battle of Britain looms on the horizon. Pat befriends a Czech soldier, but finds her newfound independence less enjoyable than expected. Laura faces the consequences of her affair, while Sarah receives some shocking news. Alison strikes a bargain with the police, and tragedy strikes for Frances.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    3.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E5

    Frances takes in an evacuee from Liverpool, who is not what she expected. Erica is forced to face the consequences of her actions, while Miriam writes letters to soldiers on the front line that cause more harm than good. Laura and Richard's secret affair is jeopardised when someone sees them together, Teresa receives devastating news, and Claire must decide whether or not to stand by Spencer.

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    Writer:Simon Block

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    3.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E4

    Miriam fears the consequences of David learning the truth, while Steph hides a secret that threatens the farm's future. Teresa's past comes back to haunt her in the shape of an unexpected visitor who could ruin her new life. Kate and Jack make plans for the future, and Laura's jealousy complicates her relationship with Richard. Erica struggles to save Bob and Pat's marriage, and Claire is caught in the crossfire between Frances and Joyce as plans get under way to build a new air raid shelter for the village.

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Simon Block Ratings Summary

"Down Among the Fearful (1)" is the best rated episode written by Simon Block. It scored 8.2/10 from 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on January 7, 2013.