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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries S2E1 — Playing for the Ashes
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The Inspector Lynley Mysteries•Season 2•Episode 1

Playing for the Ashes

7.3/10 · 486 votesMar 10, 200390 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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While investigating the death of star cricketer Kenneth Waring with DS Havers, DI Lynley delves into his complex personal life and is forced to break the rules.

Directed byRichard Spence
Written byKate Wood
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Inspector Thomas Lynley

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Episode Summary

"Playing for the Ashes" is episode 1 of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 486 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Richard Spence and written by Kate Wood, it aired on March 10, 2003.

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