Series 2 · Episode 2
Seen and Unseen
First broadcast 20 January 2008 · 6.16 million viewers
DirectorAndrew GrieveWriterJohn MoloneyOriginal order8 of 18Editorial statusOwner reviewed
Fan-reviewedAll 18 episodes watched · editorial review updated 5 September 2026How this guide is researched
The case and opening problem
Peter advises on a disputed relationship between an older man and his younger nurse while questions of capacity, affection and family interest overlap.
Themes
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Plot summary
Simon meets Honor and his baby son, but his return creates immediate danger for Peter. While Peter handles a dispute over an elderly man’s relationship with his younger nurse, Simon conceals a large quantity of cash in the Kingdom & Kingdom office. Beatrice leaves town ahead of her baby’s birth, and Simon is arrested when the police discover that he is alive.
What this episode changes
Simon conceals cash in the office, Beatrice leaves before giving birth, and the police discover that Simon is alive.
Why this episode matters
Questions of capacity and genuine affection in the weekly case quietly reflect the family’s uncertainty about whether Simon can be trusted.
Scene log status
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