Zodiac was a six-part series transmitted by ITV in 1974. Starring Anton Rogers and Anouska Hempel as cynical detective David Gradley and his astrologer associate Esther Jones, the unusual astrological premise set this show apart from the humdrum detective dramas of the time. Little seen since its original broadcast, the series has garnered something of a cult status.
WriterRoger Marshall
Death of a Crab
Feb 25, 1974
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.
The Cool Aquarian
Mar 4, 1974
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.
The Strength of Gemini
Mar 11, 1974
Furious that a conman is using her astrological skills to target his victims, Esther inveigles Gradley into a plot to unmask the rogue.
Saturn's Rewards
Mar 18, 1974
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.
Sting, Sting, Scorpio!
Mar 25, 1974
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.
The Horns of the Moon
Apr 1, 1974
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.
