Episodes
1. Death of a Crab
February 25, 1974
60 min
Cynical detective David Gradley meets sassy astrologer Esther Jones, first suspecting her of murder, then finding her skills useful in clearing up an intriguing case.
Guest Stars:
John Rhys-Davies, Frances Cuka, Michael Lees, John Hughes, Peter Childs
2. The Cool Aquarian
March 4, 1974
60 min
Jealousy, highly unethical business practises and the kidnap of a young woman stretch Gradley's analytical powers, and Esther's astrological skills, to the full. Neville the butler provides both comic relief and human insight to the case.
Guest Stars:
Michael Gambon, George Baker, Bill Maynard, Betty Alberge, Trevor Baxter
3. The Strength of Gemini
March 11, 1974
60 min
Furious that a conman is using her astrological skills to target his victims, Esther inveigles Gradley into a plot to unmask the rogue.
Guest Stars:
Norman Eshley, Jenny Hanley, Deborah Norton, Charles Lloyd Pack, John Slavid
4. Saturn's Rewards
March 18, 1974
60 min
An MP's daughter wants to marry a man the MP knows is a murderer – but he can't reveal what he knows without jeopardising himself.
Guest Stars:
Peter Vaughan, Dinah Sheridan, Ian Ogilvy, Joanna David, Jill Damas
5. Sting, Sting, Scorpio!
March 25, 1974
60 min
Very much against Gradley's wishes, Esther takes the place of a murdered Brighton astrologer and clairvoyant in order to find out who killed her – thus exposing herself to the same risk.
Guest Stars:
Robert Powell, Susie Blake, Frank Gatliff, Anne Dyson, Bob Sherman
6. The Horns of the Moon
April 1, 1974
60 min
When Tony Weston is accused of the murder of his father, CEO of a merchant bank, Esther is sure he's innocent – his birth chart proves him incapable of any such violence. With four other possible suspects, finding the real culprit might be tricky.
Guest Stars:
Peter Egan, Michele Dotrice, Graham Crowden, Roland MacLeod, Gillian Raine