Episode 1
Death of a Crab
Feb 25, 1974
Cynical detective David Gradley meets sassy astrologer Esther Jones, first suspecting her of murder, then finding her skills useful in clearing up an intriguing case.
Episode 2
The Cool Aquarian
Mar 4, 1974
Jealousy, highly unethical business practises and the kidnap of a young woman stretch Gradley's analytical powers, and Esther's astrological skills, to the full. Neville the butler provides both comic relief and human insight to the case.
Episode 3
The Strength of Gemini
Mar 11, 1974
Furious that a conman is using her astrological skills to target his victims, Esther inveigles Gradley into a plot to unmask the rogue.
Episode 4
Saturn's Rewards
Mar 18, 1974
An MP's daughter wants to marry a man the MP knows is a murderer – but he can't reveal what he knows without jeopardising himself.
Episode 5
Sting, Sting, Scorpio!
Mar 25, 1974
Very much against Gradley's wishes, Esther takes the place of a murdered Brighton astrologer and clairvoyant in order to find out who killed her – thus exposing herself to the same risk.
Episode 6
The Horns of the Moon
Apr 1, 1974
When Tony Weston is accused of the murder of his father, CEO of a merchant bank, Esther is sure he's innocent – his birth chart proves him incapable of any such violence. With four other possible suspects, finding the real culprit might be tricky.
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