Season 1

Softly Softly: Task ForceSeason 1

1969
16 Episodes

Episodes

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S01E01

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 ...

20 Nov 1969
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S01E02

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.

27 Nov 1969
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S01E03

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.

04 Dec 1969
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S01E04

The Spoilt Ones

11 Dec 1969
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S01E05

To Protect the Innocent...

18 Dec 1969
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S01E06

Any Other Night

01 Jan 1970
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S01E07

The Aggro Boy

08 Jan 1970
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S01E08

Standing Orders

15 Jan 1970
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S01E09

Private Mischief

22 Jan 1970
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S01E10

Open and Shut

29 Jan 1970
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S01E11

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.

05 Feb 1970
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S01E12

Like Any Other Friday...

12 Feb 1970
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S01E13

Power of the Press

19 Feb 1970
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S01E14

Trust a Woman

26 Feb 1970
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S01E15

The Hermit

05 Mar 1970
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S01E16

Escort

12 Mar 1970