Silver Spring, MD — Featuring six new episodes of the hit U.K. crime drama, Blue Murder, Set 4 debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on June 30, 2009. As DCI Janine Lewis of the Manchester police, Caroline Quentin (Men Behaving Badly, Life Begins) portrays a woman valiantly struggling to balance a dangerous, high-profile career with the demands of being a single mother of four. Playful work banter and tender domestic scenes provide counterpoints to the taut, tightly plotted murder investigations. Available to U.S. audiences for the first time with its DVD release, Blue Murder is a ratings smash in the U.K., consistently ranking no. 1 in its primetime slot (DVD 2-Vol., $39.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

In the squad room, the cops on the Manchester murder investigation unit call Janine Lewis “Boss.” At home, the kids simply call her “Mum.” In both places, she manages to keep everybody in line—but just barely—with a firm yet affectionate hand. Award-winning actress Caroline Quentin brings astonishing dramatic depth to her role as a chief detective and single mom trying to balance the demands of career and family. Ian Kelsey (Casualty) costars as Janine’s fiercely loyal second in command and erstwhile romantic interest.

This six-episode set sees Janine tackle some of her most baffling cases yet: the murders of an illegal Belarusian émigré, a suburban cheerleading coach, a rock star about to break into the big time, and more. In Blue Murder’s signature style, heart-tugging domestic drama and good-natured workplace ribbing leaven each suspenseful, grimly realistic mystery.

The pilot for Blue Murder aired in the U.K. in May 2003 on ITV. This 2-volume boxed set includes all six episodes from Series 5, which will air in the U.K. in 2009. Acorn Media has released all the previous episodes in Sets 1-3.

Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.