Alison's team investigates a rare case of suspected poisoning; a possible prescription drugs overdose; and the case of a man whose body lay undiscovered for months. In court, the coroner must reach her verdict - who were the deceased, and when, where and how did they die?

Alison Thompson's team is called to investigate the case of a man who died at the scene of a suspicious fire, and an unusual road traffic fatality.

Alison's team investigates the cases of a man hit by an underground train and a plasterer whose contact with asbestos might have contributed to his death. They are also on standby to deal with British victims of the New Zealand earthquake.