Ep 3. Foreign Bodies

Dalziel & Pascoe is a British crime drama television series that follows the investigations of two detectives, Andy Dalziel and Peter Pascoe, as they solve complex cases in Yorkshire. In season 5 episode 3, titled "Foreign Bodies", the duo investigates a murder that has connections to a group of activists protesting against a local oil refinery.

The episode opens with the discovery of a body at a construction site for the oil refinery. The victim is identified as a young woman named Anna Proctor, who was part of a group protesting against the environmental impact of the refinery. Dalziel and Pascoe soon learn that Anna had been romantically involved with a man named Tom Carr, a higher-up at the refinery. The detectives are initially suspicious of Tom, but he claims to have been with his wife at the time of Anna's murder.

As the investigation continues, Dalziel and Pascoe discover that Anna's group had received funding from a rich businessman named Richard Adler. Adler has a reputation for being environmentally conscious, but the detectives suspect that he may have had ulterior motives for supporting the protest. They learn that Adler has a history of shady business dealings, and they begin to suspect that he may have been involved in Anna's murder.

As they delve deeper into the case, Dalziel and Pascoe also encounter a group of illegal immigrants who are working at the refinery. The workers are being exploited by their employers, and they are afraid to speak out for fear of being deported. Dalziel and Pascoe realize that the plight of these workers is connected to Anna's murder, and they work to uncover the truth behind the crime.

Throughout the episode, Dalziel and Pascoe must navigate the complicated relationships between the various parties involved in the case. They must also contend with their own personal demons, as Dalziel struggles with his health and Pascoe grapples with the fallout from his own romantic entanglements.

"Foreign Bodies" is a gripping and suspenseful episode that delves into issues of corporate greed, environmentalism, and immigration. The investigation takes numerous twists and turns, and the detectives must use all of their wits and resources to get to the bottom of the case. With its nuanced characterizations and intricate plot, "Foreign Bodies" is a standout episode in the Dalziel & Pascoe series that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.