Spender

D.S. Freddie Spender is an undercover Geordie cop but has been in London for the last 15 years. He and his partner D.S. Colin Driver are on an undercover operation which goes horribly wrong and Spender is transferred back to his native Newcastle, much to his disgust. Upon his return, he must confront an ex-wife and kids, a murky past and some local villains. His boss, Supt. Yelland also has dislikes Spender, and thinks hes a pain in the arse. Yelland assigns Spender to a case involving Raymond Price.

Following a tip-off, Spender and Stick tail the glamorous Lorraine Hope. Shes up to something, but what? Then Dan asks Spender to assist another undercover detective (Terry Knowle), who doesnt want his help.

Spenders god-daughters boyfriend is killed in a motorbike accident and he poses as an ex army buddy of a drug courier.

Stick is in court and Spender goes with him as support. After the hearing, Spender befriends Mal Balmer, an ex-boxer. As he gets to know Balmer, he realises that Mal is now a fist fighter.

Stick and Spud get into trouble.

A friend of Keiths is in trouble with a drug dealer Mick McDonna.

Spender tries to track down a Newcastle United foottballer, Kenny Cooper.

Spender is dating a new girlfriend, called Sandy. Whilst in the park with Laura and Kate, Spender comes across a dangerous rapist, he gives chase but loses him. Keith reveals to Spender that he is being bootlegged by a guy at the train station. Spender promises to investigate for him. Later, whilst in the same place that the rapes have been taking place, an undercover officer is about to be attacked, however, Spender intervenes and gives chase. He ends up chasing a train down the track! Meanwhile, Frances tells Spender that shes going to marry Eric and they both agree to sign the divorce papers. Stick takes Eileen to dinner to celebrate his deal. He also invites Spender and Sandy and Keith and Emily. Sandys Husband turns up and informs Spender that hes dating his wife!

Spender digs up some dirt on Tommy Thornton.

Spender is assigned to investigate a series of car thefts.