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Softly Softly: Task Force

Softly Softly: Task Force

1969 - 1976

Arrival

20th November 1969
Episode 1
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 ...

Exercise

27th November 1969
Episode 2
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.

Diversion

4th December 1969
Episode 3
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.

The Spoilt Ones

11th December 1969
Episode 4
No overview available.

To Protect the Innocent...

18th December 1969
Episode 5
No overview available.

Any Other Night

1st January 1970
Episode 6
No overview available.

The Aggro Boy

8th January 1970
Episode 7
No overview available.

Standing Orders

15th January 1970
Episode 8
No overview available.

Private Mischief

22nd January 1970
Episode 9
No overview available.

Open and Shut

29th January 1970
Episode 10
No overview available.

Sprats and Mackerals

5th February 1970
Episode 11
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.

Like Any Other Friday...

12th February 1970
Episode 12
No overview available.

Power of the Press

19th February 1970
Episode 13
No overview available.

Trust a Woman

26th February 1970
Episode 14
No overview available.

The Hermit

5th March 1970
Episode 15
No overview available.

Escort

12th March 1970
Episode 16
No overview available.
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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.

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Norman Bowler Image

Norman Bowler

Det. Chief Insp. Hawkins

Frank Windsor Image

Frank Windsor

Det. Chief Supt. Watt

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David Lloyd Meredith

Det. Sgt. Evans

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