In the meantime fans can still watch the 'Classic' episodes on ITV3 which is screened each Wednesday at 10pm. If you have Sky+ ensure you switch on 'Series Link' and 'Keep'.
Cracker - The Series
Cracker was created by writer Jimmy McGovern, it ran as a series from 93-95 with a one-off special screened in 1996. (A further special is now due in 2005, the series starred Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid in Harry Potter) as a brilliant criminal psychologist, who in fact perhaps needed a psychologist due to his contstant drinking, chain-smoking and continous gambling. The series was a phenomenal success during it's initial screening on British Television, winning numerous awards and gaining millions of viewers. It has since gone on to establish itself as one of the best and influential television drama series of all time.
