Silver Spring, MD — Available to U.S. audiences for the first time, A Mind to Kill, Series 1 debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on February 2, 2010. This riveting Welsh cop drama features intricate plots, strongly drawn characters, and gritty authenticity with acclaimed actor Philip Madoc (The Last of the Mohicans, Doctor Who) as an old-school cop tackling disturbing modern crimes. Akin to Inspector Morse and Cracker, A Mind to Kill was nominated for five Welsh BAFTA awards, including best actor, and aired for five seasons in the U.K. in the mid 1990s. The 3-volume DVD set includes six feature-length mysteries ($59.99, www.AcornOnline.com).

Welsh detective Noel Bain solves crimes his own way. He relies not on science or technology, but unerring instinct, keen intelligence, and a passion for defending the innocent. A workaholic widower, he also struggles to protect his teenage daughter, Hannah, from the world he knows too well—one filled with horrific murders, brutal sex crimes, and unrepentant villains.

Philip Madoc is unforgettable as the brooding detective in this acclaimed drama set in Wales. Guest stars include John Rhys-Davies (The Lord of the Rings) and Siân Phillips (I, Claudius).

Contains nudity and graphic scenes

Street: February 2, 2010
DVD 3-Vol. Boxed Set: 6 episodes - Approx. 596 min. SDH subtitles
DVD Features: Director’s production notes and cast filmographies. SRP: $59.99

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