It's Dark Outside
CreatorDerek Bennett
This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long.
By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Country
United Kingdom
Status
Ended
Cast
William Mervyn
Chief Insp. Charles Rose · 16 eps
Keith Barron
Det. Sgt. Swift · 8 eps
John Carson
Anthony Brand · 8 eps
June Tobin
Alice Brand · 8 eps
Veronica Strong
Claire Martin · 7 eps
John Stratton
Fred Blane · 6 eps
Anthony Ainley
Det. Sgt. Hunter · 6 eps
Tony Steedman
Harold Miller · 3 eps
James Bolam
Wilfred · 1 eps
Kenneth Colley
Hammond · 1 eps
Jerome Willis
Bobby Bascombe · 1 eps
Patricia Healey
Dolores Dacosta · 1 eps
John Comer
Constable · 1 eps
Drewe Henley
Joseph · 1 eps
Aubrey Morris
Harold Tulk · 1 eps
Liam Redmond
Swallow · 1 eps
Nora Nicholson
Julia Rossiter · 1 eps
Ronald Radd
Raoul Brissac · 1 eps
Brian Wilde
Hosea Pitt · 1 eps
John Abineri
Janek · 1 eps
Gerald Sim
Wisden · 1 eps
George Pastell
Dimitriades · 1 eps
Edward Jewesbury
Dr. Harvey · 1 eps
Norman Mitchell
Const. Felix · 1 eps
Marne Maitland
Chandra Bhutan · 1 eps
Diana Coupland
Landlady · 1 eps
Patrick Newell
Lucian Claud · 1 eps
Godfrey Quigley
Seth Danby · 1 eps
Emrys James
Det. Sgt. Jones · 1 eps
Dan Jackson
The Leopard · 1 eps
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Episode Guide
1
The Grim World of the Brothers Tulk
Harold and Arthur Tulk are a washed up musical hall comedy duo. Harold is picked up carrying a notebook of murdered child Doreen Bates. Swift is convinced of his guilt but when Harold is found dead in his cell, he becomes a suspect.
2
One Man's Right
Raoul Brissac is guest of honour of the Third Annual Conference of Human Rights International. However, Rose arrives to arrest Brissac for bringing uncut heroin and possible murder; and a hitman has entered the building to kill Brissac.
3
Speak Ill of the Living
Prostitute Juliette White is hanged for murder. Barrister Anthony Brand is contacted by dancer Dolores Dacosta, who wants to confess. She claims that she took the victim to White's flat and shot him when found out she stole his wallet.
4
More Ways of Killing a Cat
Swift opens a parcel fitted with a small detonating device, followed by a second containing a live detonator. Swift recounts his old friend Hammond, who was instituted but is now threatening his life.
5
Wake the Dead
An old Irish habitual criminal is released from prison and starts work for a conman who lures victims with a spiritualism scheme. But one has led to suicide, and the ex-con has unwittingly stolen valuable evidence.
6
A Room with No View
Swift is called to investigate an attack by dogs on a Black musician. Despite living under a slum conditions, he stays silent but asks Alice Brand to write an article to highlight the racket and discover who the real owner is.
7
A Case for Identification
A racist is using Swift's identity and rank to gain the confidence of young foreign girls in order to terrorise them. Swift needs to clear his name but has quietly gone missing with a female acquaintance.
8
You Play the Red and the Black Comes Up
Rose sends Swift to investigate a casino where it appears Brand has been bouncing cheques, but the trail leads back to Miller.
From the same creator: Derek Bennett
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Coronation Street
1960
⭐ 5.3
Emmerdale
1972
⭐ 4.3
Play for Today
1970
⭐ 6.6
ITV Playhouse
1967
⭐ 7
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
1969
⭐ 7
Rumpole of the Bailey
1975
⭐ 7.1
Upstairs, Downstairs
1971
⭐ 7.8
ITV Play of the Week
1955
⭐ 4
The Main Chance
1969
⭐ 8.2
Centre Play
1973
⭐ 7
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
1971
⭐ 7.5
Wilde Alliance
1978
⭐ 7
