Parkin's Patch – Season 1
Episodes
Hoof Nor Horn
Moss is called to a local farm where six sheep have been stolen during the night, the third such instance in the wider area. Moss doesn't have much evidence to go on, but thinks he can put pressure on a local poacher to uncover the truth.
Lock, Stock and...
PC Moss Parkin, patrolling Fickley village late at night, notices a shop door left open and investigates - and finds a puzzling burglary.
Dead? Or Alive?
Parkin is suspicious when a man comes in and confesses to murder - is he being taken for a fool?
Fame of a Kind
PC Moss Parkin is sure that Jack Kenny, wanted in connection with a theft at a nearby hotel, will have gone into hiding at his mother's house.
Bonus
Are Parkin and Radley really onto something when they both suspect Mr Henderson, the local insurance agent?
The Good Listener
A husband reports his wife missing, and Parkin quickly finds that he was not the only person to have seen her in the company of another man.
The Deserter
Parkin is called on to help Sergeant Eldridge of the military police, but has little sympathy for his harsh attitude.
The Way Home
Parkin comes to the help of three men whose car has broken down, and who have their own reason for wanting to be on their way.
Boys
Four teenage boys steal a car from outside the local cinema, but matters become more serious when they knock down a pedestrian.
A Pair of Good Shoes
When a local girl arrives at the police house late at night claiming to have been attacked, Parkin has to decide whether to take her complaint seriously.
The Birmingham Con
Is Ron Radley jumping to conclusions when he suspects well-known local villain Danny Shea of fraud?
Nothing Personal
Beth Parkin is alone late at night when she is disturbed by some noise downstairs; going to investigate she confronts an intruder in the police office.
Everybody Knew But Me
Parkin, while out for the evening with Beth, is asked if he can look into the pilfering of stock from a pub.
No Friendship for Coppers
Radley disagrees with Parkin over the investigation of a theft, and thinks him too ready to side with his neighbours in the village.
The Manchester Passenger
Late on Boxing Day, PC Moss Parkin is called on to deal with a rather mysterious drunk.
The Journey
Parkin is escorting a prisoner back from London on the train when he is given a tip-off for a planned bullion heist.
Regulation 17
Parkin is suspended when an allegation of theft is made against him.
Vickory
A rock star finds his reputation precedes him when he buys a mansion in the village and moves in with his girlfriend.
Fox Among the Chickens
Parkin is visiting a widow to investigate the disappearance of eggs from her chicken coop when he comes across what he is convinced is a con trick.
Wise Men
Parkin stops an itinerant tramp following a number of petty thefts is the village, but finds he has the solution to the disappearance of a pensioner.
This Little Piggy...
Parkin has to make unpopular decisions when supervising the sale of livestock at the local market.
Low Noon
The return to Fickley of a newly released criminal causes alarm among the villagers, but Parkin is limited in what he can do.
The Spider's Web
The chance sighting by Parkin of a known criminal interests DC Radley, who tries to anticipate his next move.
It's Got to Be Local
Parkin and Radley investigate the theft of cash from a small shop, which has left the elderly owner deeply shaken.
The Link
Having been alerted of a gang of burglars likely to be in the area, Parkin is surprised when DC Radley takes little interest in a break-in.
Two Gentlemen Standing
Moss has to deal with a Chief Inspector from Scotland Yard, called in to assist with the investigation into the theft of a painting.