Norman Bowler
Det. Chief Insp. Hawkins
Series
Watch Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) Online
6.02 votes1969EndedCrimeDrama
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. ArrivalNow viewing1969-11-20Things 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 ...
- 2. Exercise1969-11-27Detective 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.
- 3. Diversion1969-12-04While 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.
- 4. The Spoilt Ones1969-12-11
- 5. To Protect the Innocent...1969-12-18
- 6. Any Other Night1970-01-01
- 7. The Aggro Boy1970-01-08
- 8. Standing Orders1970-01-15
- 9. Private Mischief1970-01-22
- 10. Open and Shut1970-01-29
- 11. Sprats and Mackerals1970-02-05A 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.
- 12. Like Any Other Friday...1970-02-12
- 13. Power of the Press1970-02-19
- 14. Trust a Woman1970-02-26
- 15. The Hermit1970-03-05
- 16. Escort1970-03-12
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Frank Windsor
Det. Chief Supt. Watt
David Lloyd Meredith
Det. Sgt. Evans
Availability
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No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for Softly Softly: Task Force were reported for this region.
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Is Softly Softly: Task Force available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Softly Softly: Task Force in this region.
How many seasons does Softly Softly: Task Force have?
Softly Softly: Task Force has 8 seasons and 149 episodes.
When did Softly Softly: Task Force first air?
Softly Softly: Task Force first aired in 1969.
Is Softly Softly: Task Force still running?
Softly Softly: Task Force's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Softly Softly: Task Force?
Softly Softly: Task Force is classified as Crime, Drama.