Norman Bowler
Det. Chief Insp. Hawkins
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969)
Season 1
Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
Released Nov. 20, 1969
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Keywords: imdb.english, imdb.ensemble, imdb.police, imdb.regional, imdb.detective, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.police-procedural + 3 more, imdb.1960s, imdb.1970s, imdb.20th-century
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Arrival
Things are about to change at Thamesford Constabulary when Detective Chief Superintendent Charles Barlow arrives to take over as new head of CID. Barlow's orders are to whip Thamesford Constabulary into shape and to ensure that operations run smoothly. He soon finds that it's going to be a major job to get the constabulary into shape as duties have been neglected. Things are getting tough for everybody that very first night when a young boy is reported missing. Before the night is over, Chief Superintendent Barlow will know who he can rely on at Thamesford ...
Nov. 20, 1969, midnight
S1E2 - Exercise
Detective Chief Superitendent Barlow is in for a surprise as Chief Constable Cullen has some considerable staff changes in mind for Thamesford CID. Cullen wants to provide Charlie Barlow with the best team to assist him in setting up a highly efficient task force. However, soon the stabbing of a woman takes priority over personnel matters at Thamesford CID.
Nov. 27, 1969, midnight
S1E3 - Diversion
While the task force officers are busy investigating a series of break-ins, an armed hold-up at a timber warehouse requires immediate attention and quick action. Will Thamesford CID be able to catch the robbers and still have time to deal with the burglaries? It's up to Detective Inspector Harry Hawkins and his fellow officers to prove to their superiors how efficient the task force team can work.
Dec. 4, 1969, midnight
S1E4 - The Spoilt Ones
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Dec. 11, 1969, midnight
S1E5 - To Protect the Innocent...
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Dec. 18, 1969, midnight
S1E6 - Any Other Night
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Jan. 1, 1970, midnight
S1E7 - The Aggro Boy
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Jan. 8, 1970, midnight
S1E8 - Standing Orders
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Jan. 15, 1970, midnight
S1E9 - Private Mischief
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Jan. 22, 1970, midnight
S1E10 - Open and Shut
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Jan. 29, 1970, midnight
S1E11 - Sprats and Mackerals
A rumor causes Thamesford task force to investigate at Eastcote docks where someone allegedly brings illegal immigrants into the country. WP/DC Betty Donald goes undercover, posing as a juvenile delinquent, while Sergeant Jackson receives an undercover assignment at a nearby camping site. Soon the investigation turns into a run against time when a bunch of abandoned illegal immigrants need to be located before they end up dead.
Feb. 5, 1970, midnight
S1E12 - Like Any Other Friday...
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Feb. 12, 1970, midnight
S1E13 - Power of the Press
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Feb. 19, 1970, midnight
S1E14 - Trust a Woman
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Feb. 26, 1970, midnight
S1E15 - The Hermit
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March 5, 1970, midnight
S1E16 - Escort
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March 12, 1970, midnight
Network: BBC One
Released: Nov. 20, 1969
Last Air Date: Dec. 15, 1976, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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