The BEST episodes written by Chris Bucknall

Benny's Funeral
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8.01
591 votes

#1 - Benny's Funeral

Hustle - Season 7 - Episode 4

Albert, Mickey, Ash, Sean and Emma attend the funeral of a fellow grifter called Benny. Benny had a history with the team, having helped Mickey out of a difficult situation years ago, and nearly taking Ash's place in the group. Ash bumps into a panicked man that looks like Benny after the funeral. Ash chases after him and learns that Benny is still alive. Benny explains to Ash why he had to fake his own death, and the team decide to help him.

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Ding Dong That's My Song
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7.77
538 votes

#2 - Ding Dong That's My Song

Hustle - Season 8 - Episode 5

Albert decides to return to an old haunt and soon discovers that it's been pulled down by ruthless property tycoon, Dale Ridley. He ends up recruiting the rest of the team to deliver a special form of retribution.

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Episode 1
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7.43
96 votes

#3 - Episode 1

Vexed - Season 2 - Episode 1

DI Jack Armstrong and his new partner struggle to get along in their first investigation of the death of car salesman Carl Mercer, who has been discovered dead in the boot of one of his showroom’s vehicles.

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Kenzie Leaves Home
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6.50
6 votes

#4 - Kenzie Leaves Home

Waterloo Road - Season 10 - Episode 16

Dale’s hopes of becoming a pro-cycler are left up in the air after the pressure of his mock exams take over. Abdul is surprised after a deeply-buried family secret is revealed. Kenzie finds her relationship with her mother falling apart.