

In Plain Sight
2016-12-07 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.0
Based on the true story of Lanarkshire detective William Muncie’s quest to bring to justice notorious Scottish killer Peter Manuel.
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- Creators
- John Strickland
- Production companies
- Finlaggan Films, World Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Ended
Top Cast
Martin CompstonPeter Manuel
Douglas HenshallWilliam Muncie
Shauna MacdonaldAgnes Muncie
Bobby RainsburyTheresa Manuel
Michael NardoneDet Supt Leish
Gary LewisWilliam Watt
Jack GreenleesDS McLeod
Louise McCarthyBabs
Gilly GilchristSamuel Manuel
Sorcha GroundsellJane MuncieTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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