The Expert Marius Goring S04 E08 Fail Safe 1976

John Hardy is a forensic scientist who works not only for the police but also for other interested parties. In 62 episodes over 4 seasons, Doctor (later Professor) Hardy investigates crimes with the help of his assistants. He shares his life and and, sometimes, cases with his wife, Jo, a GP.

This groundbreaking series was a huge influence for many following forensic dramas in the U.S. such as 'Quincy M.E.', all the CSI series and 'Waking the Dead' in the U.K. The premise in one particular episode Series 3 Episode 11 'Smithereens' of reassembling a broken bottle and finding a fingerprint was later used in Season 1 Episode 19 'Crime and Misdemeanor' of CSI: NY.

Episode Synopsis

Did evidence Hardy gave in a murder trial 13 years ago result in a miscarriage of justice? Hardy feels that he must pursue the truth of the case, no matter the personal cost. Guest stars Edward de Souza, Tim Barlow, John Woodnutt, Michael Troughton, William Wilde, Nancie Jackson and John Forgeham.

First Broadcast: 10 November 1976