Grantchester on ABC and ABC iview S9E8 – It’s 1961 and times are changing in Grantchester.
Geordie and Larry are called out to investigate the death of a man called Fred Eccles on the streets of Cambridge. When they speak to Fred’s landlord, Connie, they learn that he was a reclusive man and spent most of his time painting miniature soldiers.
His only real contact was with the people in his church group – The Way Finders. Connie informs them that Sam had been there the night before and an argument about money had taken place.
When questioned, Sam says they argued because Fred had stolen money from the church. He also reveals that Fred had spoken to Sam about his struggles with his mental health, so he thinks it’s likely that Fred’s death was suicide.
With the team starting to trust Sam less and less, Larry gets hold of an accounts book that was in Sam’s bag. But when they open the book, it turns out to be a wargaming rulebook. Larry returns to Fred’s flat, where he finds the real accounts book, its cover having been swapped with the wargaming book.
Larry and Miss Scott look through the accounts and see that Sam has been taking in large sums of money from group members’ donations but all the money was going to Sam, instead of being sent to worthy causes.
Meanwhile, Sam encourages a concerned Leonard to join him at The Way Finders’ new house and see how Daniel is doing. Leonard finds a buoyant Daniel, hosting group sessions with other members of the group.
On realising that Leonard has come looking for him, Daniel urges Leonard to leave him alone – he’s happy here and finally feels welcome. But Leonard is worried that Daniel has given too much of himself and his money to Sam’s cause. Will Leonard ever convince Daniel to leave and return to him?
As suspicion around Sam intensifies, Alphy, Geordie and the rest of the team race against the clock to uncover the truth about who Sam really is and what he has done. As the team put the pieces of the puzzle together, they are confronted with a shocking and terrifying revelation. One that puts Daniel and the fellow Way Finders in grave danger.
Production credit: A BBC Studios production
Grantchester on ABC and ABC iview – Saturday 9 November at 7.30pm
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Grantchester on ABC and ABC iview S9E8
