Counter Measures: Series 2

So here we all are, July - whoda thought it? Coming so quickly after June too. Anyway. Don't know about you, but I really enjoyed the first series of Counter Measures, which made its début last July. I love the genre, the milieu (all getting a bit French!) and was thrilled to be a part of it. When the opportunity came up to work on the second series, I naturally jumped at it and have been keenly anticipating its release ever since. And here it is, actually released and delivered before June was out - what a surprise and delight.



Once again, Alex Mallinson has done a superb job with the cover art - the CD sleeves are quite stunning - and I'm looking forward to setting aside some time to listen to each story properly.

The company of actors and writers are as good as they come - anywhere - and producer David Richardson's original idea is in the deeply capable hands of director Ken Bentley - truly a prospect to savour!

The British government has created the Counter-Measures group, a specialist team that investigates strange phenomena and dangerous technology. This box set contains four of their adventures plus a behind-the-scenes documentary.

Manhunt by Matt Fitton
Group Captain Gilmore is on the run for murder; Sir Toby is dealing with his unctuous new assistant, Templeton; and Allison and Rachel are investigating a bizarre series of deaths across the country. A maniac is on the loose, but for Counter-Measures it's business as usual.

The Fifth Citadel by James Goss
People are falling ill near Holborn and displaying a sickness with all the hallmarks of radiation poisoning. While Gilmore and Allison look into a graveyard, Sir Toby and Rachel venture underground to meet an old friend with a desperate scheme.

Peshka by Cavan Scott and Mark Wright
A visit to an international chess tournament isn't quite the relaxing experience the Counter-Measures team might have hoped for. With a defection to arrange and violence erupting on the streets it's time for a dangerous gambit. What pieces will be left on the table when the Endgame approaches?

Sins of the Fathers by John Dorney
When a massacre results from the ruins of an old case, it poses more questions than it answers. But with Sir Toby stonewalling, Gilmore and Rachel are forced to investigate alone. The past is catching up with Counter-Measures. With decades old secrets about to be revealed, can anyone survive the fallout?

Simon Williams Group Captain Gilmore Pamela Salem Rachel Jensen  
Karen Gledhill Allison Williams Hugh Ross Sir Toby Kinsella  
Lucy Fleming Lady Waverly Blake Ritson Captain Astor 

Celia Imrie Dr Elizabeth Bradley Philip Pope Templeton
Gemma Whelan Emma Waverly  Tom Price Father Ellard  

 John Banks Professor Kent - Marcus Fremington - Mr. Ackroyd - The Soldier - Guard - Driver

Directed By: Ken Bentley