Unexpected deaths are being investigated in a TV show about coroner’s court cases in the county.

The first of a four-part series of “Cause of Death”, produced by Candour Productions, will air at 9pm this evening (October 19).

The show focuses on senior coroner Dr James Adeley and his team and how, looking into the internal process of how an unexpected death is investigated in Lancashire.

Viewers will see the process undertaken by the coroner’s court to piece together evidence about how a person lost their life.

The first episode looks into the death of an elderly man who was found beside a friend with head injuries, lying semi-conscious in the middle of the road.

The show also follows an investigation into the death of a man found under-dressed and unresponsive in a beer garden with no ID. He died later in hospital.

Coroner’s court cases include accidental deaths, suicides, deaths by misadventure, drug deaths and any other death that is not natural or illegal.

Filming took place over six months and each episode includes two cases, showing how Lancashire County Council, Royal Preston Hospital and Lancashire Police work with the county coroners to investigate deaths.

The families of those who lost their life are also featured in the series, speaking about their grief during a very difficult and raw time.

An inquest will be held regarding sudden, unexplained or suspicious deaths.

Inquests determine who the deceased is and when, where, and how a person died, and ensure that lessons can be learned.

Except in exceptional circumstances, inquests are always held in open court, meaning any member of the public or press can attend.

The Coroner’s Court Support Service website says: “An inquest is to determine how, when and where someone has died, but not why.

“It is an investigation to ascertain the facts concerning a death and does not apportion blame on any individual.”