Softly Softly: Task Force
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.
Seasons
8
Episodes
149
Country
—
Status
Ended
Cast
Norman Bowler
Det. Chief Insp. Hawkins · 149 eps
Frank Windsor
Det. Chief Supt. Watt · 149 eps
David Lloyd Meredith
Det. Sgt. Evans · 149 eps
Walter Gotell
Chief Constable Arthur Cullen · 11 eps
Terence Rigby
PC Henry Snow · 11 eps
Terrence Hardiman
Insp. Armstrong · 7 eps
Stratford Johns
Det. Chief Supt. Barlow · 7 eps
Barry Jackson
Outwood · 3 eps
Peter Sallis
Edward Letheridge · 3 eps
Gary Waldhorn
Bruton · 3 eps
Lesley Manville
Janet · 1 eps
Charles Gray
Her Majesty's Inspector Sharp · 2 eps
Christopher Benjamin
Civil Servant · 2 eps
Michael Gambon
Cranley · 1 eps
Brian Hall
PC Drake · 2 eps
Frank Mills
Walter Dale · 2 eps
George Cottle
Morry Fine · 1 eps
Warren Clarke
Det. Sgt. Stirling · 1 eps
Nick Brimble
Mr. Dodge · 1 eps
Patricia Hodge
Chris Stroud · 1 eps
James Faulkner
Clive Hornsby-Hyatt · 1 eps
Esmond Knight
Mr. Justice Ruddy · 1 eps
Roger Lloyd Pack
Martin Webb · 1 eps
Norman Bird
Samuel Tomkins · 1 eps
John Woodvine
Det. Chief Supt. Allan · 1 eps
Desmond Llewelyn
Somers · 1 eps
Nyree Dawn Porter
Jane Rawlings · 1 eps
Gawn Grainger
Robert Wilson · 1 eps
Nigel Stock
Dr. Tadman · 1 eps
Bernard Lloyd
Councillor Fordham · 1 eps
Raymond Huntley
Doctor Mancroft · 1 eps
Rhoda Lewis
Mrs. Simpson · 1 eps
Paul Angelis
Billet · 1 eps
Roland Culver
Mr. Fordham · 1 eps
Angus Lennie
Danny Fitch · 1 eps
John G. Heller
Maitland · 1 eps
John Abineri
Con Richards · 1 eps
Christopher Beeny
Daley · 1 eps
Michael Culver
Paul Ashworth · 1 eps
John Junkin
Norden · 1 eps
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Softly Softly: Task Force
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Episode Guide
1
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 ...
2
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.
3
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.
4
The Spoilt Ones
5
To Protect the Innocent...
6
Any Other Night
7
The Aggro Boy
8
Standing Orders
9
Private Mischief
10
Open and Shut
11
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.
12
Like Any Other Friday...
13
Power of the Press
14
Trust a Woman
15
The Hermit
16
Escort
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