Episodes
Second Appeal
September 24, 1976
Hardy is asked to do a further post mortem by the defense in the second appeal of a man convicted of the murder of his wife. The first post mortem was done by an old colleague and Hardy's findings conflict, straining their friendship.
Blood Line
October 1, 1976
An Arab ruler suddenly dies in London and Hardy is caught up in a situation of political intrigue.
Inheritance
October 8, 1976
Motive, opportunity, possession of the weapon and an alibi that won't stand up. Who wants more to prove guilt of murder?
Prejudice
October 15, 1976
A headless skeleton is found. The bones indicate one solution and the clothes another. Proffesor Hardy sorts it out.
A Family Affair
October 22, 1976
An elaborate plan goes wrong because of a woman's intuition.
Suspended Verdict
October 29, 1976
Many things can go awry when the law is exercised by the wrong people.
Suspicious Death
November 5, 1976
The police and Hardy are greatly puzzled by the death of a mortuary attendant.
Fail Safe
November 12, 1976
Did evidence Hardy gave in a murder trial 12 years ago result in a miscarriage of justice?
Hour of the Snake
November 19, 1976
A spell is cast which results in a death at ' The Hour of the Snake'. Is it murder - or what?
Tainted Money
November 26, 1976
One can legislate for most things - but how do you cope with human frailty and greed?