Eps1karen Pirie - Season 1 Apr 2026

The first episode of (Season 1, Episode 1: "The Distant Echo") introduces DS Karen Pirie, a young detective tasked with reopening a 1996 cold case involving the murder of barmaid Rosie Duff in St. Andrews. The investigation is revived 25 years later after a provocative true-crime podcast brings new attention to the unsolved crime. Key Episode Highlights

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: In 2022, newly promoted DS Karen Pirie (Lauren Lyle) leads the case review. It is subtly implied she was chosen for the "optics" of having a female lead in a male-dominated force facing negligence allegations. The first episode of (Season 1, Episode 1:

: In 1996, three drunken students—Sigmund "Ziggy" Malkiewicz, Tom "Weird" Mackie, and Alex Gilbey—discovered Rosie's body in the cathedral grounds. Despite being the primary suspects, they were never charged due to insufficient evidence. Key Episode Highlights ITV's Karen Pirie: why the

: Karen discovers that Rosie had a secret child who was put up for adoption, adding a new layer to the mystery.

: Approximately 120 minutes (including ads) or 87-90 minutes of runtime. Lead Cast : Lauren Lyle as DS Karen Pirie Chris Jenks as DC Jason "Mint" Murray Rakhee Thakrar as podcaster Bel Richmond Where to Watch

: The episode concludes with a dramatic hit-and-run that kills one of the original suspects, Ziggy, just as the investigation begins to heat up. Episode Details Title : The Distant Echo: Part 1 Release Date : September 25, 2022 (ITV)