A burglar has stumbled upon a corpse whilst out on a job, he details events to his wife, who then in turn explains events to Maigret, the house, that of a dentist, named Guillaume, is empty, only his wife has gone away.
I am so impressed with this series, and it's her another cracking episode. Sure I could go on about the story and characters, the atmosphere and twists, but having this series set in France, it just looks and feels so authentic.
That dentist and his mum are a right old pair, you can picture them both wearing black, driving down the High Street in a hearse, they're a menacing duo.
I can truly sympathise with Maigret in this one, as I've just had to cancel annual leave, it's maddening.
Whoever thinks drinking milk is a good idea for ulcers, think again, first hand experience.
Hugh Burden is one of those actors that I could truly watch in anything, and for good reason, be it Dr Who or Mr Reeder, he's wonderful, what a characterful face.
Thanks Talking Pictures once again.
8/10.