John Thaw
Sergeant John Mann
Series
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8.02 votes19641hEndedDrama
Synopsis
Redcap is a British television series produced by ABC Weekend Television for ITV. John Thaw stars as Sergeant John Mann, a member of the Special Investigation Branch of the Royal Military Police. It ran for 26 episodes over two series between 1964 and 1966, being about 50 minutes in a 60 minute time slot. Surprisingly for a 1960s ABC Weekend Television programme, 23 of the 26 episodes still exist.
Episodes
Series 1
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- 1. It's What Comes AfterNow viewing1964-10-171hMann's investigation of a soldier going AWOL uncovers a sexual attack on an officer's wife, and that officer's inexplicable reluctance to do anything about it.
- 2. A Town Called Love1964-10-241hIn West Berlin, a British solder has injured a call girl, and rather than face charges, defects to the East Germans. To spare the soldier's wife, Mann goes "Over The Wall" too in an attempt to bring him back.
- 3. Epitaph for a Sweat1964-10-311hIn Aden, a tough Sargent badly beats a native boy,enough to hospitalize him. Mann is sent to look into it, but midway through the investigation, the Sargent meets with a deadly accident.
- 4. Misfire1964-11-071hMann's suspicions are aroused when a soldier confesses to a crime he obviously didn't commit. Mann's determination to prove the man's innocence unearths an unusual love interest.
- 5. Corporal McCann's Private War1964-11-141hDetailed to investigate a charge that a soldier in Cyprus is guilty black-market activities – and suspected murder – Mann finds that he needs his wits about him to track down a determined criminal.
- 6. The Orderly Officer1964-11-211hInvestigating a difficult case, Mann finds his movements restrained by 'internal arrangement'. Much to the ire of a superior officer, he skillfully sidesteps his orders – and makes a surprising discovery.
- 7. Night Watch1964-11-281hWhen a regiment returns from Borneo and reports that their unit is being haunted by a ghost, Mann turns ghostbuster to allay their fears – but investigating ghost stories can prove ill-advised.
- 8. The Boys of B Company1964-12-051hAt a base where boys are trained as would-be soldiers, one nearly commits suicide and another several petty crimes in the nearby town. Mann learns that an overzealous young officer may have pushed them to the breaking point.
- 9. A Regiment of the Line1964-12-121hA Scots contingent serves duty in a west German town, but they fight and bully their way amongst the locals. When three of them murder the owner of a pub, Mann must discern who is responsible.
- 10. The Man They Did1964-12-191hWhen a soldier dies of exhaustion on a routine hike with pack, The officers above him are at odds with whether he was intentionally overworked or if he was unfit for service to begin with.
- 11. A Question of Initiative1965-01-021hWhen a German civilian is run down by a group of British soldiers in a stolen car, Mann finds out the pressures on the men that pushed them to do it, and those involving the base and it's personnel with local politics.
- 12. A Place of Refuge1965-01-091hIn West Germany, an officer's suicide leads to a supposed refugee hospital, where almost twenty years after the war, there's few residents, but dangerous drugs in abundance.
- 13. The Patrol1965-01-161h
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Is Redcap available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Redcap in this region.
How many seasons does Redcap have?
Redcap has 2 seasons and 26 episodes.
When did Redcap first air?
Redcap first aired in 1964.
Is Redcap still running?
Redcap's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Redcap?
Redcap is classified as Drama.