Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
Van der Valk (Season 2)
A Death by the Sea 1.0
Air date: 1973-08-29
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Van Teeseling, a wealthy and influential banker, is found unconscious in his car on the beach. He tells police that the night before he and his wife went for a drunken midnight swim. His wife drowned while he barely escaped with his life. Van der Valk's nose is twitching, but he is put under pressure not to pursue the case. When Kroon discovers than van Teeseling is a former Olympic swimmer, van der Valk is convinced that he staged the incident to get rid of his wife. Van der Valk is determined to use any means to ensure that justice is done.
A Man of No Importance 0.0
Air date: 1973-09-05
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: A dead man appears on a canal barge.
A Rose for Mr. Reinhart 0.0
Air date: 1973-09-12
Runtime: 49 min
A Dangerous Point of View 0.0
Air date: 1973-09-19
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: A private detective is stabbed to death.
Season for Love 0.0
Air date: 1973-09-26
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: A visiting American fears for the safety of her lover who has gone missing.
Rich Man, Poor Man 0.0
Air date: 1973-10-03
Runtime: 50 min
The Rainbow Ends Here 0.0
Air date: 1973-10-10
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: A search for a missing teenager finds her tycoon brother unwilling to help.
Seasons
Episodes 6
Episodes 7
Episodes 12
Episodes 4
Episodes 3