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Jan 2025
22m 28s

Episode 2: A Fatal Practice

Bbc Radio Ulster
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<p>Death, death and more death. A high profile arrest shines a spotlight on some surprising goings on among Eastbourne patients. Brash and determined ‘Detective Superintendent Herbert Hannam’ is assigned to the case. Hannam is consumed by the investigation with his complete focus locked into uncovering what he can, about Dr Adams. But will he get more than h ... Show More
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