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 3)
Enemy (Episode 1)
Writer: Paul Wheeler
Air date: 1977-09-05
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Van der Valk and Arlette are subjected to threats on their lives. Who is the hidden enemy?
Accidental (Episode 2)
Writer: Ted Childs
Air date: 1977-09-12
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: An international scandal over charges of corruption in high places. The Chief Inspector disappears, but has he sold out?
The Runt (Episode 3)
Writer: Leslie Sands
Air date: 1977-09-19
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: A likeable rogue, a small time thief and con-man, for whom Van der Valk develops a grudging affection. But the thief suddenly becomes wealthy and also seems to be connected with an important family. The pressures are on Van der Valk to find out why, but without embarrassing too many people.
Wolf (Episode 4)
Writer: Philip Broadley
Air date: 1977-09-26
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: A young German is murdered in his bed. The apartment is littered with clues. For Van der Valk there is a clue too many.
Man of Iron (Episode 5)
Writer: Michael Chapman
Air date: 1977-10-03
Runtime: 51 min
Everybody Does It (Episode 6)
Writer: Philip Broadley
Air date: 1977-10-10
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Arlene buys a cheap fur coat leading Van der Valk to an organised crime syndicate.
Face Value (Episode 7)
Writer: Robert Wales
Air date: 1977-10-17
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Van der Valk looks into possible art forgery when a painter is found dead.
Dead on Arrival (Episode 8)
Writer: Patrick O'Brian
Air date: 1977-10-24
Runtime: 51 min
The Professor (Episode 9)
Writer: Roger Marshall
Air date: 1977-10-31
Runtime: 51 min
In Hazard (Episode 10)
Writer: Paul Wheeler
Air date: 1977-11-07
Runtime: 49 min
Gold Plated Delinquents (Episode 11)
Writer: Roger Marshall
Air date: 1977-11-14
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: Two teenagers from privileged backgrounds are suspected of burglary.
Diane (Episode 12)
Writer: Philip Broadley
Air date: 1977-11-21
Runtime: 51 min

Seasons

Episodes 6

Episodes 7

Episodes 12

Episodes 4

Episodes 3