Z-Cars (Season 6)

I Don't Want Evidence Part 1 (Episode 1)

Air date: 1967-03-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A fire that killed an entire family is determined to have been deliberately set. (Part 1 of 2)

I Don't Want Evidence Part 2 (Episode 2)

Air date: 1967-03-07

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A fire has killed the whole Bohn family - and it didn't start accidentally.

Ever Seen A Happy Cop Part 1 (Episode 3)

Air date: 1967-03-13

Runtime: 50 min

Ever Seen A Happy Cop Part 2 (Episode 4)

Air date: 1967-03-14

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: While on his beat PC Tate finds the gate of a local timber yard open. Over the pocket radio he informs HQ. From the station Sgt. Lynch warns him: ""A Z-Car is on its way - don't try to earn a medal.""

You Want 'Em - You Find 'Em Part 1 (Episode 5)

Air date: 1967-03-20

Runtime: 50 min

You Want 'Em - You Find 'Em Part 2 (Episode 6)

Air date: 1967-03-21

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: DCS Miller has forced DI Hudson, under the threat of being sent back to a little desk job at H.Q., to tell him about an armed attempt to 'knock off' a prison van and release its occupant.

The Great Fur Robbery Part 1 (Episode 7)

Air date: 1967-03-27

Runtime: 50 min

The Great Fur Robbery Part 2 (Episode 8)

Air date: 1967-03-28

Runtime: 50 min

Gelignite Part 1 (Episode 9)

Air date: 1967-04-03

Runtime: 50 min

Gelignite Part 2 (Episode 10)

Air date: 1967-04-04

Runtime: 50 min

All They Have To Do Is Spend It Part 1 (Episode 11)

Air date: 1967-04-10

Runtime: 50 min

All They Have To Do Is Spend It Part 2 (Episode 12)

Air date: 1967-04-11

Runtime: 50 min

Who Said Anything About The Law Part 1 (Episode 13)

Air date: 1967-04-17

Runtime: 50 min

Who Said Anything About The Law Part 2 (Episode 14)

Air date: 1967-04-18

Runtime: 50 min

Standard Procedure Part 1 (Episode 15)

Air date: 1967-04-24

Runtime: 50 min

Standard Procedure Part 2 (Episode 16)

Air date: 1967-04-25

Runtime: 50 min

The Nesbitts Are Back Part 1 (Episode 17)

Air date: 1967-05-01

Runtime: 50 min

The Nesbitts Are Back Part 2 (Episode 18)

Air date: 1967-05-02

Runtime: 50 min

Finch And Sons Part 1 (Episode 19)

Air date: 1967-05-08

Runtime: 50 min

Finch And Sons Part 2 (Episode 20)

Air date: 1967-05-09

Runtime: 50 min

When Did You Last See Your Father? Part 1 (Episode 21)

Air date: 1967-05-15

Runtime: 50 min

When Did You Last See Your Father? Part 2 (Episode 22)

Air date: 1967-05-16

Runtime: 50 min

When Did You Last See Your Father? Part 3 (Episode 23)

Air date: 1967-05-22

Runtime: 50 min

When Did You Last See Your Father? Part 4 (Episode 24)

Writer: Vincent Tilsley

Air date: 1967-05-23

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The men who patrol their beats in the little Panda cars are not supposed to poach on the preserves of the C.I.D., but that's exactly what Alec May does. It's a case which involves an outbreak of safe-stealing from farms and a deaf and dumb little boy who likes to watch trains. May's own part in the affair looks like having serious consequences for his career.

Sheena Part 1 (Episode 25)

Air date: 1967-05-29

Runtime: 50 min

Sheena Part 2 (Episode 26)

Air date: 1967-05-30

Runtime: 50 min

She's Not Yours, She's Mine Part 1 (Episode 27)

Air date: 1967-06-05

Runtime: 50 min

She's Not Yours, She's Mine Part 2 (Episode 28)

Air date: 1967-06-06

Runtime: 50 min

The Placer Part 1 (Episode 29)

Air date: 1967-06-12

Runtime: 50 min

The Placer Part 2 (Episode 30)

Air date: 1967-06-13

Runtime: 50 min

Don't Wrap It Up, I'll Take It With Me Part 1 (Episode 31)

Air date: 1967-06-19

Runtime: 50 min

Don't Wrap It Up, I'll Take It With Me Part 2 (Episode 32)

Air date: 1967-06-20

Runtime: 50 min

I Never Mean't To Drop Him Part 1 (Episode 33)

Air date: 1967-06-26

Runtime: 50 min

I Never Mean't To Drop Him Part 2 (Episode 34)

Air date: 1967-06-27

Runtime: 50 min

Never Give A Copper An Even Break Part 1 (Episode 35)

Air date: 1967-07-03

Runtime: 50 min

Never Give A Copper An Even Break Part 2 (Episode 36)

Air date: 1967-07-04

Runtime: 50 min

It Was Doing Nothing Part 1 (Episode 37)

Air date: 1967-07-10

Runtime: 50 min

It Was Doing Nothing Part 2 (Episode 38)

Air date: 1967-07-11

Runtime: 50 min

The Sledgehammer And The Nut Part 1 (Episode 39)

Air date: 1967-07-17

Runtime: 50 min

The Sledgehammer And The Nut Part 2 (Episode 40)

Air date: 1967-07-18

Runtime: 50 min

All Through The Night Part 1 (Episode 41)

Air date: 1967-07-24

Runtime: 50 min

All Through The Night Part 2 (Episode 42)

Air date: 1967-07-25

Runtime: 50 min

Prejudice Part 1 (Episode 43)

Air date: 1967-07-31

Runtime: 50 min

Prejudice Part 2 (Episode 44)

Writer: Tony Williamson

Air date: 1967-08-01

Runtime: 50 min

Boy Part 1 (Episode 45)

Air date: 1967-08-07

Runtime: 50 min

Boy Part 2 (Episode 46)

Air date: 1967-08-08

Runtime: 50 min

Play It Hot, Play It Cool Part 1 (Episode 47)

Air date: 1967-08-14

Runtime: 50 min

Play It Hot, Play It Cool Part 2 (Episode 48)

Air date: 1967-08-15

Runtime: 50 min

The Great Art Robbery Part 1 (Episode 49)

Air date: 1967-08-21

Runtime: 50 min

The Great Art Robbery Part 2 (Episode 50)

Air date: 1967-08-22

Runtime: 50 min

First On The Scene Part 1 (Episode 51)

Air date: 1967-08-28

Runtime: 50 min

First On The Scene Part 2 (Episode 52)

Writer: Elwyn Jones

Air date: 1967-08-29

Runtime: 50 min

It's Easy Once You Know How Part 1 (Episode 53)

Air date: 1967-09-04

Runtime: 50 min

It's Easy Once You Know How Part 2 (Episode 54)

Air date: 1967-09-05

Runtime: 50 min

If I Can't Have Him Part 1 (Episode 55)

Air date: 1967-09-11

Runtime: 50 min

If I Can't Have Him Part 2 (Episode 56)

Air date: 1967-09-12

Runtime: 50 min

A Litte Bit Of Respect Part 1 (Episode 57)

Air date: 1967-09-18

Runtime: 50 min

A Litte Bit Of Respect Part 2 (Episode 58)

Air date: 1967-09-19

Runtime: 50 min

Calling The Tune Part 1 (Episode 59)

Air date: 1967-09-25

Runtime: 50 min

Calling The Tune Part 2 (Episode 60)

Writer: Gerald Kelsey

Air date: 1967-09-26

Runtime: 50 min

Sauce For The Goose Part 1 (Episode 61)

Air date: 1967-10-02

Runtime: 50 min

Sauce For The Goose Part 2 (Episode 62)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1967-10-03

Runtime: 50 min

The Nose On Your Face Part 1 (Episode 63)

Air date: 1967-10-09

Runtime: 50 min

The Nose On Your Face Part 2 (Episode 64)

Air date: 1967-10-10

Runtime: 50 min

A Handful Of Dust Part 1 (Episode 65)

Air date: 1967-10-16

Runtime: 50 min

A Handful Of Dust Part 2 (Episode 66)

Air date: 1967-10-17

Runtime: 50 min

All In A Day's Work Part 1 (Episode 67)

Air date: 1967-10-23

Runtime: 50 min

All In A Day's Work Part 2 (Episode 68)

Air date: 1967-10-24

Runtime: 50 min

Invasion Of Privacy Part 1 (Episode 69)

Air date: 1967-10-30

Runtime: 50 min

Invasion Of Privacy Part 2 (Episode 70)

Air date: 1967-10-31

Runtime: 50 min

Granny, the Swings Part 1 (Episode 71)

Air date: 1967-11-06

Runtime: 50 min

Granny, the Swings Part 1 (Episode 72)

Writer: Derrick Sherwin

Air date: 1967-11-07

Runtime: 50 min

Saturday Night Was Murder Part 1 (Episode 73)

Air date: 1967-11-13

Runtime: 50 min

Saturday Night Was Murder Part 2 (Episode 74)

Air date: 1967-11-14

Runtime: 50 min

They're Not Supposed To Do That - Are They? Part 1 (Episode 75)

Air date: 1967-11-20

Runtime: 50 min

They're Not Supposed To Do That - Are They? Part 2 (Episode 76)

Air date: 1967-11-21

Runtime: 50 min

The Victim Part 1 (Episode 77)

Air date: 1967-11-27

Runtime: 50 min

The Victim Part 2 (Episode 78)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1967-11-28

Runtime: 50 min

Too Quiet For Sunday Part 1 (Episode 79)

Air date: 1967-12-04

Runtime: 50 min

Too Quiet For Sunday Part 2 (Episode 80)

Air date: 1967-12-05

Runtime: 50 min

A Right To Live Part 1 (Episode 81)

Air date: 1967-12-11

Runtime: 50 min

A Right To Live Part 2 (Episode 82)

Writer: Gerald Kelsey

Air date: 1967-12-12

Runtime: 50 min

The Collector Part 1 (Episode 83)

Air date: 1967-12-18

Runtime: 50 min

The Collector Part 2 (Episode 84)

Air date: 1967-12-19

Runtime: 50 min

Family Affair Part 1 (Episode 85)

Air date: 1967-12-25

Runtime: 50 min

Family Affair Part 2 (Episode 86)

Air date: 1967-12-26

Runtime: 50 min

Should Auld Acquaintance Part 1 (Episode 87)

Air date: 1968-01-01

Runtime: 50 min

Should Auld Acquaintance Part 2 (Episode 88)

Air date: 1968-01-02

Runtime: 50 min

You Can't Win Em All Part 1 (Episode 89)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-01-08

Runtime: 50 min

You Can't Win Em All Part 2 (Episode 90)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-01-09

Runtime: 50 min

Take It With A Pinch Of Salt Part 1 (Episode 91)

Air date: 1968-01-15

Runtime: 50 min

Take It With A Pinch Of Salt Part 2 (Episode 92)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-01-16

Runtime: 50 min

Nothing To Report Part 1 (Episode 93)

Air date: 1968-01-22

Runtime: 50 min

Nothing To Report Part 2 (Episode 94)

Air date: 1968-01-23

Runtime: 50 min

Inside Information Part 1 (Episode 95)

Air date: 1968-01-29

Runtime: 50 min

Inside Information Part 2 (Episode 96)

Air date: 1968-01-30

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The Newtown police are baffled by a series of burglaries. The thief's method of entry is undetectable, but the chaos in the houses he visits points to the work of an amateur. DI Todd is baffled and it is DC Kane, working on the case with Sgt. Stone, who stumbles on the crook's ingenious method of entry.

Honour Among Thieves Part 1 (Episode 97)

Air date: 1968-02-05

Runtime: 50 min

Honour Among Thieves Part 2 (Episode 98)

Air date: 1968-02-06

Runtime: 50 min

Aren't Policemen Wonderful Part 1 (Episode 99)

Air date: 1968-02-12

Runtime: 50 min

Aren't Policemen Wonderful Part 2 (Episode 100)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-02-13

Runtime: 50 min

Out Of The Frying Pan Part 1 (Episode 101)

Air date: 1968-02-19

Runtime: 50 min

Out Of The Frying Pan Part 2 (Episode 102)

Writer: Gerald Kelsey

Air date: 1968-02-20

Runtime: 50 min

What D'Yer Mean - Charity? Part 1 (Episode 103)

Air date: 1968-02-26

Runtime: 50 min

What D'Yer Mean - Charity? Part 2 (Episode 104)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1968-02-27

Runtime: 50 min

Person To Person Part 1 (Episode 105)

Air date: 1968-03-04

Runtime: 50 min

Person To Person Part 2 (Episode 106)

Air date: 1968-03-05

Runtime: 50 min

A Hobby You Might Say Part 1 (Episode 107)

Air date: 1968-03-11

Runtime: 50 min

A Hobby You Might Say Part 2 (Episode 108)

Air date: 1968-03-12

Runtime: 50 min

Hudson's Way Part 1 (Episode 109)

Air date: 1968-03-18

Runtime: 50 min

Hudson's Way Part 2 (Episode 110)

Air date: 1968-03-19

Runtime: 50 min

Blind Alley Part 1 (Episode 111)

Air date: 1968-03-25

Runtime: 50 min

Blind Alley Part 2 (Episode 112)

Air date: 1968-03-26

Runtime: 50 min

The Saint Of Concrete Canyon Part 1 (Episode 113)

Air date: 1968-04-01

Runtime: 50 min

The Saint Of Concrete Canyon Part 2 (Episode 114)

Air date: 1968-04-02

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The saint of the title is one Ted Crowther, who lives in a fairly new block of flats known as Concrete Canyon. He has earned his title because of his good works on behalf of the tenants. A little boy, Billy Darby, goes missing from the flats because he believes he is going to lose his pet hamster, as the Council won't allow pets in the flats. Crowther naturally is right there with the police to help look for Billy. But Crowther also runs a Savings Club for the tenants and this attracts the interest of DI Todd.

Criminal Type Part 1 (Episode 115)

Air date: 1968-04-08

Runtime: 50 min

Criminal Type Part 2 (Episode 116)

Air date: 1968-04-09

Runtime: 50 min

The Man Who Was Inspector Todd Part 1 (Episode 117)

Air date: 1968-04-15

Runtime: 50 min

The Man Who Was Inspector Todd Part 2 (Episode 118)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-04-16

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: DI Todd's wallet is stolen and with it goes his warrant card - his means of identification as a Police Officer. The thieves have the chance to work some profitable confidence tricks.

Some Girls Pick 'Em Part 1 (Episode 119)

Air date: 1968-04-22

Runtime: 50 min

Some Girls Pick 'Em Part 2 (Episode 120)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1968-04-23

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Her love for a man on the run lands a girl in trouble with the law.

The Battleground Part 1 (Episode 121)

Air date: 1968-04-29

Runtime: 50 min

The Battleground Part 2 (Episode 122)

Writer: Brian Finch

Air date: 1968-04-30

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Eleven year old Johnny Benson, unhappy at home because of his parents' constant bickering, takes refuge in religion. After being sacked as an altar boy he sets fire to an altar cloth. A visit from Sgt. Stone throws him into a panic and he runs away.

The Witness Part 1 (Episode 123)

Air date: 1968-05-06

Runtime: 50 min

The Witness Part 2 (Episode 124)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-05-07

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Alec Hughes is a key witness to a bank hold-up for which Chris Morgan is being charged. DI Todd is afraid there may be attempts to intimidate Hughes and so he sends him to stay with Culshaw.

The Guilty Ones Part 1 (Episode 125)

Air date: 1968-05-13

Runtime: 50 min

The Guilty Ones Part 2 (Episode 126)

Air date: 1968-05-14

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A fifteen year old girl is missing and when PC Culshaw finds her she begs him not to take her home.

At Least You Know You've Tried Part 1 (Episode 127)

Air date: 1968-05-20

Runtime: 50 min

At Least You Know You've Tried Part 2 (Episode 128)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1968-05-21

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A young engaged couple have spent six months decorating and furnishing their new home, when two weeks before their marriage someone breaks in and smashes everything up. They are the latest victims of 'the destructive thief'.

Two's A Pair Part 1 (Episode 129)

Air date: 1968-05-27

Runtime: 50 min

Two's A Pair Part 2 (Episode 130)

Air date: 1968-05-28

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Edna Clayton, who once had a crush on DI Todd and pursued him shamelessly, is brought into Newtown police station charged with being drunk and disorderly. Todd at first takes no notice; he has other things on his mind.

Tomorrow's Another Day Part 1 (Episode 131)

Air date: 1968-06-03

Runtime: 50 min

Tomorrow's Another Day Part 2 (Episode 132)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-06-04

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: With DI Todd on leave and DC Kane away sick, Sgt. Stone has more than enough to do. And then just to complicate things the A.C.C. decides to arrive at Newtown station two weeks before time for his customary three months' inspection. On top of all this £200 is missing from the safe in the cashier's office of Carters Ltd., and Stone must investigate.

Who Was That Lady? Part 1 (Episode 133)

Air date: 1968-06-10

Runtime: 50 min

Who Was That Lady? Part 2 (Episode 134)

Air date: 1968-06-11

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Angry domineering Mrs. Armitage calls at Newtown station to report her window cleaner husband as a missing person. Sgt. Lynch sympathises with Ernie Armitage's decision to 'hop it' and uses it to serve as a warning to PC Newcombe, who seems to be heading at top speed to the altar.

Talk Your Way Out Of That Part 1 (Episode 135)

Air date: 1968-06-17

Runtime: 50 min

Talk Your Way Out Of That Part 2 (Episode 136)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-06-18

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Lynch is having a quiet drink in a pub when he is spotted by Danny Matthews, a villain Lynch helped put away for a long stretch. Matthews is out for revenge. But Lynch suspects him of pulling another job... and the battle of wits begins.

Application Part 1 (Episode 137)

Air date: 1968-07-08

Runtime: 50 min

Application Part 2 (Episode 138)

Writer: Elwyn Jones

Air date: 1968-07-09

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The new Detective Inspector arrives at Newtown and Sgt. Stone is anxious to know the kind of man he is. He soon finds out when on their first meeting DI Witty presents Stone with a rather unexpected task.

The Luck Of The Irish Part 1 (Episode 139)

Air date: 1968-07-15

Runtime: 50 min

The Luck Of The Irish Part 2 (Episode 140)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1968-07-16

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Looking into the matter of stolen copper from a building site, Roach and Bannerman meet Billy Alty, the site foreman, who rules his Irish labourers with the law of his own two fists. But the Irish have their own laws too, and trouble is brewing.

A Kind Of Proof Part 1 (Episode 141)

Air date: 1968-07-22

Runtime: 50 min

A Kind Of Proof Part 2 (Episode 142)

Writer: Elwyn Jones

Air date: 1968-07-23

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Roach and Bannerman are called to a sub-post office where the postmistress, Miss Powell, has been attacked and robbed. Miss Powell describes her attacker, and in particular the blow he dealt her - a kind of karate chop.

A Matter For Thought Part 1 (Episode 143)

Air date: 1968-07-29

Runtime: 50 min

A Matter For Thought Part 2 (Episode 144)

Air date: 1968-07-30

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Jack Egerton has been stabbed and DI Witty rushes to the hospital in the hope of getting a statement from the man. But Egerton is in a critical condition and Witty has to look elsewhere for the circumstances of the stabbing. And what he finds out is puzzling, to say the least.

Some Kind Of Nut Part 1 (Episode 145)

Air date: 1968-08-05

Runtime: 50 min

Some Kind Of Nut Part 2 (Episode 146)

Air date: 1968-08-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Newtown station receives a call from a man who says he has 'put a bomb in'. Sgt. Stone deduces from the man's words that this is not just another hoax and the hunt begins for the man and the bomb, which is due to explode at midnight.

He Must Be Up To No Good Part 1 (Episode 147)

Air date: 1968-08-12

Runtime: 50 min

He Must Be Up To No Good Part 2 (Episode 148)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-08-13

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Holiday fortnight for the building trades is coming up. The firms are paying a fortnight's wages and the banks are carrying extra cash. So when well-known criminal Vincent Lewis arrives in Newtown a watch is kept to find out what he's up to.

It's A Sort Of Game Part 1 (Episode 149)

Air date: 1968-08-19

Runtime: 50 min

It's A Sort Of Game Part 2 (Episode 150)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-08-20

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: One of those 'nice quiet nights' at Newtown station and Sgt. Stone is just preparing to leave for home. Then the window of a pet shop is broken and Z-Victor One is called to a domestic disturbance, with a report of shouts and possible screams.

Anyone Can Make A Mistake Part 1 (Episode 151)

Air date: 1968-08-26

Runtime: 50 min

Anyone Can Make A Mistake Part 2 (Episode 152)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-08-27

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Roach and Bannerman are called to a cinema where a man has been caught trying to steal from a patron's handbag. The man claims he'd dropped his cigarette lighter and was searching for it in the darkness. A poor excuse, maybe, but Roach believes the man.

Attack Part 1 (Episode 153)

Air date: 1968-09-02

Runtime: 50 min

Attack Part 2 (Episode 154)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1968-09-03

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A shotgun is fired into the air, the action freezing the staff and customers in a sub post office. The postman is the only one to take any action at all, and he suffers from it.

You Worry Too Much, Charlie Part 1 (Episode 155)

Air date: 1968-09-09

Runtime: 50 min

You Worry Too Much, Charlie Part 2 (Episode 156)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1968-09-10

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The salesman at Mather's garage is very obliging, so if you want to buy a car there's no need to worry about the full amount of the deposit. But Charlie Dodd worries. He's a mechanic at Mather's.

Punch-Up Part 1 (Episode 157)

Air date: 1968-09-16

Runtime: 50 min

Punch-Up Part 2 (Episode 158)

Air date: 1968-09-17

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Bannerman enters for an inter-divisional boxing match and is curious to know why DI Witty begins to take an almost fanatical interest in his training. Then a punch-up of a far more serious nature takes place near Bartley's fairground.

More Ways Of Killing The Cat Part 1 (Episode 159)

Air date: 1968-09-23

Runtime: 50 min

More Ways Of Killing The Cat Part 2 (Episode 160)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-09-24

Runtime: 50 min

No Charge For The Estimate Part 1 (Episode 161)

Air date: 1968-09-30

Runtime: 50 min

No Charge For The Estimate Part 2 (Episode 162)

Air date: 1968-10-01

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Granny Wendy, an old woman who lives alone, is the victim of what appears to be a domestic accident. But when Roach and Bannerman find the old woman's purse is missing they suspect foul play.

The Paperchase Part 1 (Episode 163)

Air date: 1968-10-07

Runtime: 50 min

The Paperchase Part 2 (Episode 164)

Air date: 1968-10-08

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A long distance lorry driver parks overnight in a Newtown car park, leaving a girl hitchhiker sleeping in the cab. Neither of them knows that a robbery is due to take place in the car park that night.

The Vigilance Part 1 (Episode 165)

Air date: 1968-10-14

Runtime: 50 min

The Vigilance Part 2 (Episode 166)

Air date: 1968-10-15

Runtime: 50 min

The Tip-Off Part 1 (Episode 167)

Air date: 1968-10-21

Runtime: 50 min

The Tip-Off Part 2 (Episode 168)

Air date: 1968-10-22

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Bannerman, off duty with his girl friend, meets Ted Holmes in a pub. Holmes has some information to sell and wants cash. Bannerman senses the information is good, but is it?

Prevention Is Better Part 1 (Episode 169)

Air date: 1968-10-28

Runtime: 50 min

Prevention Is Better Part 2 (Episode 170)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1968-10-29

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Sgt. Stone sees two youths, Billy and Vic Redmond, trying car door handles in Newtown Centre. Their father is serving time in Walton jail and the two lads look like following in his footsteps. But Stone, as Crime Prevention Officer, decides to take a hand.

Special Relationship Part 1 (Episode 171)

Air date: 1968-11-04

Runtime: 50 min

Special Relationship Part 2 (Episode 172)

Air date: 1968-11-05

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Det. Supt. Oakley calls on Sgt. Stone with a request. Oakley is anxious for Stone to nail Timmy Cater, a safe-blower now living on the Newtown patch. Stone has a 'special relationship' with Cater which will make it easier to set Cater up.

A Proper George Washington Part 1 (Episode 173)

Air date: 1968-11-11

Runtime: 50 min

A Proper George Washington Part 2 (Episode 174)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-11-12

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Eighteen year old Michael Adams says he was coming home from the pictures when his attacker came up behind him, knocked him unconscious and robbed him. Roach and Bannerman doubt the boy's story, but why should he be lying?

I Know My Coppers Part 1 (Episode 175)

Air date: 1968-11-18

Runtime: 50 min

I Know My Coppers Part 2 (Episode 176)

Writer: Pat Dunlop

Air date: 1968-11-19

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: When the money is recovered from a raid on a security van it is placed in a cell in Newtown police station for safe keeping. But how safe is it?

Follow The Form Part 1 (Episode 177)

Air date: 1968-11-25

Runtime: 50 min

Follow The Form Part 2 (Episode 178)

Air date: 1968-11-26

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Ron Bailey, a petrol pump attendant at a Newtown garage, is approached by two men who want him to help them rob a safe in the garage office. When DI Witty hears Bailey's story he is inclined to disbelieve it and senses a conspiracy.

Breakdown Part 1 (Episode 179)

Air date: 1968-12-02

Runtime: 50 min

Breakdown Part 2 (Episode 180)

Air date: 1968-12-03

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Roach and Bannerman are called to investigate a minor theft reported by a lecturer at a Technical College. The lecturer is th guardian of Roger, a fourteen-year-old boy. Roach and Bannerman are required to interview Roger, but the boy is stone deaf.

Will He...Won't He? Part 1 (Episode 181)

Air date: 1968-12-09

Runtime: 50 min

Will He...Won't He? Part 2 (Episode 182)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1968-12-10

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: PC Newcombe, searching for a girl who has been reported missing, learns that she is hiding out in a disused factory. When he gets there he finds more than he bargained for.

Dead End Part 1 (Episode 183)

Air date: 1968-12-16

Runtime: 50 min

Dead End Part 2 (Episode 184)

Writer: Elwyn Jones

Air date: 1968-12-17

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Sgt. Lynch is paying a social call on an old friend, a nurse, when a man arrives at the Nursing Home breathless and frightened. He has found the body of a woman in a lay-by.

Blame It On Father Christmas Part 1 (Episode 185)

Air date: 1968-12-23

Runtime: 50 min

Blame It On Father Christmas Part 2 (Episode 186)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1968-12-24

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: With only two days to go until Christmas, Bobby Dawson, having returned from carol singing, tells his mother that the man at No. 52 was very generous: he gave Bobby five shillings. But the family at No. 52 have gone away for Christmas....

For Auld Lang Syne Part 1 (Episode 187)

Air date: 1968-12-30

Runtime: 50 min

For Auld Lang Syne Part 2 (Episode 188)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1968-12-31

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Two Scotsmen visit Newtown during the New Year celebrations to seek out an old acquaintance of theirs, a fellow villain, who, they believed, helped the police to jail them. When the Newtown police hear they've arrived they prepare themselves for trouble.

Unidentified Marks Part 1 (Episode 189)

Air date: 1969-01-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: On evening patrol Roach and Bannerman are curious about a man sitting alone in a parked car. When questioned the man runs and scales a ten foot wall like an athlete.

Unidentified Marks Part 2 (Episode 190)

Air date: 1969-01-07

Runtime: 50 min

Picture Of Guilt Part 1 (Episode 191)

Air date: 1969-01-13

Runtime: 50 min

Picture Of Guilt Part 2 (Episode 192)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1969-01-14

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: After a raid on a cinema a doorman is shot. A reporter from a Sunday newspaper meets Harris, an informer, in a pub. Harris has information about the raid which he will sell if the price is right. He swears he has proof - the best possible kind of proof.

It Works Both Ways Part 1 (Episode 193)

Air date: 1969-01-20

Runtime: 50 min

It Works Both Ways Part 2 (Episode 194)

Air date: 1969-01-21

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: ""From what I know of these kids they don't go in for crime as we know it. All they want is excitement through violence. There's nothing for them to do so they make their own amusements, picking on people, six against one.""

Alibi Part 1 (Episode 195)

Air date: 1969-01-27

Runtime: 50 min

Alibi Part 2 (Episode 196)

Air date: 1969-01-28

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: ""It was Saturday night when he did the break-in. Got in through a lavatory window and tore his sleeve on a nail. Then he hit the watchman. Even if I have to adjourn the Court to the old man's bedside I'll get evidence to break this damned alibi...""

Lost Property Part 1 (Episode 197)

Air date: 1969-02-03

Runtime: 50 min

Lost Property Part 2 (Episode 198)

Air date: 1969-02-04

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: ""A man came yesterday. Said he had shared a cell with my husband. Said my Alfie was coming out of prison in the morning. Needed his overcoat. So I gave this man the overcoat and my husband's best suit. I was at the gate this morning. Nobody handed in the clothes and my Alfie's still inside...""

Fear Or Favour Part 1 (Episode 199)

Air date: 1969-02-10

Runtime: 50 min

Fear Or Favour Part 2 (Episode 200)

Air date: 1969-02-11

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Like all areas Newtown has its share of vandalism. A group of youths - voices - a crash of glass - the sound of footsteps running down the street. But on this night vandalism has extended itself to robbery and physical violence. Three youths are brought in as suspects; one with a difference.

The Lonely Place Part 1 (Episode 201)

Air date: 1969-02-17

Runtime: 50 min

The Lonely Place Part 2 (Episode 202)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1969-02-18

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: An attack on a courting couple in a lonely place... a man appearing and asking for a light.. a frightened girl running for help. When questioned the couple cannot, or will not, identify their attacker.

Foggy Night Part 1 (Episode 203)

Air date: 1969-02-24

Runtime: 50 min

Foggy Night Part 2 (Episode 204)

Air date: 1969-02-25

Runtime: 50 min

The Soft Touch Part 1 (Episode 205)

Air date: 1969-03-03

Runtime: 50 min

The Soft Touch Part 2 (Episode 206)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1969-03-04

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Watching... timing... speed... picking the right vehicle... quick disposal. All the ingredients of wholesale car theft, well organised and well executed. Newtown police find that they have such an organisation on their patch.

Special Duty Part 1 (Episode 207)

Air date: 1969-03-10

Runtime: 50 min

Special Duty Part 2 (Episode 208)

Air date: 1969-03-11

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Special Duty can be easy or hazardous. A man can be a decoy or a sitting duck. He is alone and he cannot easily predict what action will take place. PC Roach realises this when he is assigned to such a duty. And yet he volunteered for the task, was not forced into taking it. But if your face fits...

One End of The Road Part 1 (Episode 209)

Air date: 1969-03-17

Runtime: 50 min

One End of The Road Part 2 (Episode 210)

Air date: 1969-03-18

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A constable has been seriously injured. It could be that his career as a policeman is finished. There is an atmosphere in Newtown station and DI Witty is called upon to answer for the incident.

Welcome To Newtown Part 1 (Episode 211)

Air date: 1969-03-24

Runtime: 50 min

Welcome To Newtown Part 2 (Episode 212)

Air date: 1969-03-25

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A Dakota aeroplane with 32 passengers aboard is in difficulties. The pilot intends to make an emergency landing and Newtown prepares itself for a major incident.

All The Birds Of The Air Part 1 (Episode 213)

Air date: 1969-03-31

Runtime: 50 min

All The Birds Of The Air Part 2 (Episode 214)

Air date: 1969-04-01

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: With new technical resources we are half way to an automated police force, so why not automated thieves as well? Thieves with all the mechanical tricks, one step ahead of the police. The birds of the air - listening in.

Carbon Copy Part 1 (Episode 215)

Air date: 1969-04-07

Runtime: 50 min

Carbon Copy Part 2 (Episode 216)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1969-04-08

Runtime: 50 min

Not A Bad Lad Really Part 1 (Episode 217)

Air date: 1969-04-14

Runtime: 50 min

Not A Bad Lad Really Part 2 (Episode 218)

Air date: 1969-04-15

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Thirty-nine break-ins in five weeks: each one on pay nights at council estates. On paper a serious setback for DI Goss's detection rate, made even more complicated by the most obvious suspect just finishing probation.

Snout Part 1 (Episode 219)

Air date: 1969-04-21

Runtime: 50 min

Snout Part 2 (Episode 220)

Air date: 1969-04-22

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Officially a police informant does not exist... information is obtained from the birds. So when a snout stands in danger of reprisals who is to protect him?

The Exiles Part 1 (Episode 221)

Air date: 1969-04-28

Runtime: 50 min

The Exiles Part 2 (Episode 222)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1969-04-29

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Even the best villains have to retire someday. But if, like Dixie Conlan, you don't want to retire, you find an apprentice: someone young and eager enough to follow in your footsteps.

It's Not Against The Law Part 1 (Episode 223)

Air date: 1969-05-05

Runtime: 50 min

It's Not Against The Law Part 2 (Episode 224)

Air date: 1969-05-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: PC Bannerman risks his life trying to save a child, but what kind of mother could invite such a risk in the first place? What kind of mother could leave a child alone in a house with a lighted oil heater?

Hit And Run Part 1 (Episode 225)

Air date: 1969-05-12

Runtime: 50 min

Hit And Run Part 2 (Episode 226)

Air date: 1969-05-13

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A man walks into Newtown police station and demands to be given a breathalyser test, but does not appear to be drunk. Why then is he so insistent?

One Of Our Own Part 1 (Episode 227)

Air date: 1969-05-19

Runtime: 50 min

One Of Our Own Part 2 (Episode 228)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1969-05-20

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: WPC Parkin is an able and efficient officer with a bright career ahead of her. So why should she risk it all by cultivating a close friendship with a known criminal?

No Objection To Bail Part 1 (Episode 229)

Air date: 1969-05-26

Runtime: 50 min

No Objection To Bail Part 2 (Episode 230)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1969-05-27

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Stand as surety for someone and you risk them running away from the law leaving you to forfeit the bail money or go to prison yourself. But a man does not expect this sort of treatment; not from a nephew he believes to be innocent.

Sunday...Sunday... Part 1 (Episode 231)

Air date: 1969-06-02

Runtime: 50 min

Sunday...Sunday... Part 2 (Episode 232)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1969-06-03

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: It's Sunday and three young tearaways have nothing to do and nowhere to go. But they have a souped-up car and they need their kicks, so if anyone gets in their way...

Double Game Part 1 (Episode 233)

Air date: 1969-06-09

Runtime: 50 min

Double Game Part 2 (Episode 234)

Air date: 1969-06-10

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Sgt. Stone and Ben Stacey have an old score to settle. So why should Stacey now want to help the police?

Spare The Rod Part 1 (Episode 235)

Writer: Peter Grimwade

Air date: 1969-06-16

Runtime: 50 min

Spare The Rod Part 2 (Episode 236)

Writer: Peter Grimwade

Air date: 1969-06-17

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Some teachers, like policemen, live in a jungle. Civilised men and women, living under pressure. Then something snaps...

You've Got To Keep Them Talking Part 1 (Episode 237)

Air date: 1969-07-07

Runtime: 50 min

You've Got To Keep Them Talking Part 2 (Episode 238)

Air date: 1969-07-08

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The seed of suicide is in all of us. So when an innocent old woman becomes involved with the police and becomes irrational, is this a warning light?

In Need Of Care Part 1 (Episode 239)

Air date: 1969-07-14

Runtime: 50 min

In Need Of Care Part 2 (Episode 240)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1969-07-15

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: ""What sort of life will I have if I stay in Newtown? Wrapping sweets at Brownley's eight hours a day; listening to Radio One; marry some yob and get a council house if I'm lucky. Half a dozen kids in half a dozen years. D'yer call that living?""

From Information Received Part 1 (Episode 241)

Air date: 1969-07-21

Runtime: 50 min

From Information Received Part 2 (Episode 242)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1969-07-22

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Les Mitcham and Phil Andrews are working as painters on a new housing estate. Mitcham, the younger of the men, has served two short terms of imprisonment. Andrews, from the Midlands, is a more experienced criminal. They have planned a job together. As it will be Mitcham's first attempt at big-time crime they require a third man. Mitcham, anxious to ingratiate himself, says he knows someone. When the job has been pulled PC Quilley finds a source of information. ""It's teamwork that gets results,"" says Sgt. Stone. Why, then, is the job taken out of Quilley's hands?

Have A Go, Joe Part 1 (Episode 243)

Air date: 1969-07-28

Runtime: 50 min

Have A Go, Joe Part 2 (Episode 244)

Air date: 1969-07-29

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: In a major crime every policeman dreams of finding a key witness - but not a witness who is too scared to talk.

According To Plan Part 1 (Episode 245)

Air date: 1969-08-04

Runtime: 50 min

According To Plan Part 2 (Episode 246)

Air date: 1969-08-05

Runtime: 50 min

The Shooter Part 1 (Episode 247)

Air date: 1969-08-11

Runtime: 50 min

The Shooter Part 2 (Episode 248)

Writer: Adele Rose

Air date: 1969-08-12

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: If you know the right places and you're the sort of man who needs a gun it is possible to acquire one. They cost money, but when the offer is a fiver down and a percentage of your first job you might be tempted.

Dear Old Golden Rule Days Part 1 (Episode 249)

Air date: 1969-08-18

Runtime: 50 min

Dear Old Golden Rule Days Part 2 (Episode 250)

Air date: 1969-08-19

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Alec Quilley plucks up courage to contact Beth, an old flame, but for her the glow is fading. Chris, her new boy friend and old schoolmate of Quilley's, seems to be living well beyond his apparent means. Protective hackles raised, Quilley's unofficial enquiries about Chris and Goss's investigation of a series of petty thefts and minor break-ins begin to find common ground.

Allegation Part 1 (Episode 251)

Air date: 1969-08-25

Runtime: 50 min

Allegation Part 2 (Episode 252)

Air date: 1969-08-26

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A serious road accident, a child missing, a drunk in the cells who won't come to. At times a police station is like a wartime command post under siege, with even the policemen themselves at breaking point.

You Can't Trust Anyone Part 1 (Episode 253)

Air date: 1969-09-01

Runtime: 50 min

You Can't Trust Anyone Part 2 (Episode 254)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1969-09-02

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Go to your local pub for a quiet drink, chat up the barmaid, take her out and forget about crime for a while. But as Sgt. Stone discovers, a policeman can't avoid crime - it even invades his private life.

The Dog Lover Part 1 (Episode 255)

Air date: 1969-09-08

Runtime: 50 min

The Dog Lover Part 2 (Episode 256)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1969-09-09

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Tommy Woods has a way with dogs and a way with women. There's nothing they wouldn't do for him.

It's Been A Long Time Part 1 (Episode 257)

Air date: 1969-09-15

Runtime: 50 min

It's Been A Long Time Part 2 (Episode 258)

Air date: 1969-09-16

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Pete Simmonds is out from prison looking for the man who informed on him. But not only the informer has to live in fear of reprisals. Simmonds is strong and violent and the witnesses at his trial were promised police protection on the day of his release.

No Time To Think Part 1 (Episode 259)

Air date: 1969-09-22

Runtime: 50 min

No Time To Think Part 2 (Episode 260)

Air date: 1969-09-23

Runtime: 50 min

Not That Sort Of Policeman Part 1 (Episode 261)

Air date: 1969-09-29

Runtime: 50 min

Not That Sort Of Policeman Part 2 (Episode 262)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1969-09-30

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A gelignite explosion has wrecked an office and probably injured the men responsible - all for the sake of twenty pounds. But where do the police start looking for dangerous amateurs who are prepared to take risks?

A Place Of Safety Part 1 (Episode 263)

Air date: 1969-10-06

Runtime: 50 min

A Place Of Safety Part 2 (Episode 264)

Air date: 1969-10-07

Runtime: 50 min

Lost And Found Part 1 (Episode 265)

Air date: 1969-10-13

Runtime: 50 min

Lost And Found Part 2 (Episode 266)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1969-10-14

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: What sort of mother abandons her two month old baby in a telephone kiosk?

Gyppo Part 1 (Episode 267)

Air date: 1969-10-20

Runtime: 50 min

Gyppo Part 2 (Episode 268)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1969-10-21

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: 'He's lived on canal boats all his life. Born on one - never been to school. Not the sort of man one can lock up in a cell.'

Give A Dog A Bad Name Part 1 (Episode 269)

Air date: 1969-10-28

Runtime: 50 min

Give A Dog A Bad Name Part 2 (Episode 270)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1969-10-29

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: No alibi - a criminal record - picked out on an identity parade. Is that proof enough of a man's guilt?

Nobody Loves Us Part 1 (Episode 271)

Air date: 1969-11-03

Runtime: 50 min

Nobody Loves Us Part 2 (Episode 272)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1969-11-24

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A rock is thrown at a passenger train and the driver is injured. The Transport Union want the police to take some sort of action, but where do the police start looking for teenage vandals?

A Right Cock-n-Bull Story Part 1 (Episode 273)

Air date: 1969-11-10

Runtime: 50 min

A Right Cock-n-Bull Story Part 2 (Episode 274)

Air date: 1969-11-11

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Sgt. Stone, with Bannerman and Newcombe, goes to the City Airport to investigate a bomb hoax. No bomb is found, but the police discover something else that is just as explosive.

Two For The Record Part 1 (Episode 275)

Air date: 1969-11-17

Runtime: 50 min

Two For The Record Part 2 (Episode 276)

Air date: 1969-11-18

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A man and his wife report the theft of a strange assortment of objects from their home, and they want the thief, their son, brought to justice.

Quiet Day Part 1 (Episode 277)

Air date: 1969-11-24

Runtime: 50 min

Quiet Day Part 2 (Episode 278)

Air date: 1969-11-25

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Three honest citizens, strangers to each other, decide almost simultaneously to take the town apart. Spontaneous acts, in three separate places, yet all at the same time.

None The Worse Part 1 (Episode 279)

Air date: 1969-12-01

Runtime: 50 min

None The Worse Part 2 (Episode 280)

Air date: 1969-12-02

Runtime: 50 min

None The Worse Part 3 (Episode 281)

Air date: 1969-12-08

Runtime: 50 min

None The Worse Part 4 (Episode 282)

Air date: 1969-12-09

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A woman is found dead. The police get a description of the man responsible, then his name, Gleeson - the Crown's principal witness for a similar murder eight years ago.

Barricade Part 1 (Episode 283)

Air date: 1969-12-15

Runtime: 50 min

Barricade Part 2 (Episode 284)

Air date: 1969-12-16

Runtime: 50 min

The Best Day Of The Year Part 1 (Episode 285)

Air date: 1969-12-22

Runtime: 50 min

The Best Day Of The Year Part 2 (Episode 286)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1969-12-23

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A quiet sort of Christmas. People on the move, relaxed. Bannerman goes to the theatre, DI Goss to a private do. Sgt. Lynch is on his way home for the holiday. And Buzz Bentley, hard nut from London, has come to Newtown.

Score To Settle Part 1 (Episode 287)

Air date: 1969-12-29

Runtime: 50 min

Score To Settle Part 2 (Episode 288)

Air date: 1969-12-30

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A new police constable, Joe Skinner, is assigned to the crime cars. Kardar, a Hungarian and an expert with explosives, has a score to settle with a certain policeman.

Tune On A Bent Trumpet Part 1 (Episode 289)

Air date: 1970-01-05

Runtime: 50 min

Tune On A Bent Trumpet Part 2 (Episode 290)

Air date: 1970-01-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: DI Bowen, once DI Goss's superior officer, has been accused of discreditable conduct and he wants Goss to help him. But the Newtown force has another problem on its plate - an escaped prisoner armed with a shotgun.

They Call It Justice Part 1 (Episode 291)

Air date: 1970-01-12

Runtime: 50 min

They Call It Justice Part 2 (Episode 292)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1970-01-13

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A child is badly injured in a road accident, a job for Traffic, not Crime. But Sgt. Lynch has a personal interest in this particular accident.

No Questions Asked Part 1 (Episode 293)

Air date: 1970-01-19

Runtime: 50 min

No Questions Asked Part 2 (Episode 294)

Air date: 1970-01-20

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: With a sharp increase in petty theft having been recorded, Stone and Goss are anxious to get the top man. A policeman with the local nickname 'Mr. Fixit' comes in for heavy scrutiny.

Threats And Menaces Part 1 (Episode 295)

Air date: 1970-01-26

Runtime: 50 min

Threats And Menaces Part 2 (Episode 296)

Writer: Philip Martin

Air date: 1970-01-27

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Frank Caunce, crippled by a roof fall during the course of an arrest by Sgt. Stone, has been released from prison. Stone feels that his disability should keep him quiet, but...

Lost Part 1 (Episode 297)

Air date: 1970-02-02

Runtime: 50 min

Lost Part 2 (Episode 298)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1970-02-03

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A nine year old by is lost on Moor Top while helping his 'uncle' look for strayed sheep. Rough weather, fading light - and another complication perhaps more serious, the boy's 'uncle' himself.

Infamous Conduct Part 1 (Episode 299)

Air date: 1970-02-09

Runtime: 50 min

Infamous Conduct Part 2 (Episode 300)

Air date: 1970-02-10

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A struck-off doctor cannot prescribe drugs or medicine and cannot sign a death certificate. What would such a doctor do if old friends and sympathisers came to him for help?

All Coppers Are Nanas Part 1 (Episode 301)

Air date: 1970-02-16

Runtime: 50 min

All Coppers Are Nanas Part 2 (Episode 302)

Air date: 1970-02-17

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: There's a lot of old villains in the new flats at Alexander House. On cold nights, with the lifts out of order, they tend to stay in - but not the younger ones. Micky Pye, for instance.

Nice Bit O' Stuff Part 1 (Episode 303)

Air date: 1970-02-23

Runtime: 50 min

Nice Bit O' Stuff Part 2 (Episode 304)

Air date: 1970-02-24

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Under the new act couples can marry at eighteen, but there are still strong family traditions. ""Wait till you're twenty-one - key of the door"". But not for Valma Yorke.

For Old Time's Sake Part 1 (Episode 305)

Air date: 1970-03-02

Runtime: 50 min

For Old Time's Sake Part 2 (Episode 306)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1970-03-03

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: There have been two armed wage snatches within a couple of weeks, both of a similar pattern. Police believe it to be the work of one team. But then there is a third robbery, distinctly different from the other two.

A Day Like Every Day Part 1 (Episode 307)

Air date: 1970-03-09

Runtime: 50 min

A Day Like Every Day Part 2 (Episode 308)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1970-03-10

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: ""Squirts the window catch with an oil can first, then uses a knife. Vernon's style. One day he'll probably come face to face with a householder - what happens then?""

Eleanor Rigby Slept Here Part 1 (Episode 309)

Air date: 1970-03-16

Runtime: 50 min

Eleanor Rigby Slept Here Part 2 (Episode 310)

Air date: 1970-03-17

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Helen Carter, a nervous woman, has lived alone for too long. Then she has a 'visitor', a man who stands outside her door each night. While trying to trace the 'visitor' Lynch finds himself involved with the woman herself.

A Right Tommy Kelly Do Part 1 (Episode 311)

Air date: 1970-03-23

Runtime: 50 min

A Right Tommy Kelly Do Part 2 (Episode 312)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1970-03-24

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The Brice brothers run Clyde Street. There are frequent beatings-up but no witnesses. Then PC Quilley is invited to a wedding by a member of the Brice fraternity. There is another beating-up at the wedding and Quilley is called before Goss to explain his association with known villains.

Cruising For Burglars Part 1 (Episode 313)

Air date: 1970-04-06

Runtime: 50 min

Cruising For Burglars Part 2 (Episode 314)

Air date: 1970-04-07

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A Liverpool City policeman is shot. Newtown police learn that the two men responsible could be heading for their patch, still carrying the gun. The two men are tired, frightened and dangerous.

In And Out Part 1 (Episode 315)

Air date: 1970-04-13

Runtime: 50 min

In And Out Part 2 (Episode 316)

Air date: 1970-04-14

Runtime: 50 min

In And Out Part 3 (Episode 317)

Air date: 1970-04-20

Runtime: 50 min

In And Out Part 4 (Episode 318)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1970-04-21

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: An old lag agrees to deliver a message on his release from prison. His son is on the run from Borstal and trouble is their way of life.

It's Only A Game Part 1 (Episode 319)

Air date: 1970-04-27

Runtime: 50 min

It's Only A Game Part 2 (Episode 320)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1970-04-28

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The 'Stiffs' - Newtown's local soccer team - have relegation problems. The last thing they need is malicious attacks from the public. The latest act of wilful damage leaves the police wondering. There are plenty of suspects and plenty of motives, but is that enough?

A Quiet Sort Of Lad Part 1 (Episode 321)

Writer: Peter Grimwade

Air date: 1970-05-04

Runtime: 50 min

A Quiet Sort Of Lad Part 2 (Episode 322)

Writer: Peter Grimwade

Air date: 1970-05-05

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Johnny Marsh is an isolated teenager: he thinks alone, thinks of the past. A little thing, and something snaps. His obsession leads him into crime and violence. The police have to trace that obsession - back into the past.

Night Out Part 1 (Episode 323)

Air date: 1970-05-11

Runtime: 50 min

Night Out Part 2 (Episode 324)

Air date: 1970-05-12

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Two young brothers are drowned in a canal. Newcombe, Quilley and Skinner are there on a night out. Like others they want to forget their job for a while, but the evening has gone sour.

One Bad Apple Part 1 (Episode 325)

Air date: 1970-05-18

Runtime: 50 min

One Bad Apple Part 2 (Episode 326)

Air date: 1970-05-19

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Stolen goods which have disappeared; a search warrant that is useless. The villains are laughing at Newtown police - they have an informer within the ranks of the Law. Supt. Oakley suspects a member of the Newtown force.

If You Can't Beat 'Em Part 1 (Episode 327)

Air date: 1970-05-25

Runtime: 50 min

If You Can't Beat 'Em Part 2 (Episode 328)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1970-05-26

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Money is missing in a shop. Nield is pushed for cash and he's an ex-convict.

Couldn't Happer To A Nicer Girl Part 1 (Episode 329)

Air date: 1970-06-01

Runtime: 50 min

Couldn't Happer To A Nicer Girl Part 2 (Episode 330)

Writer: William Emms

Air date: 1970-06-02

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: June Frazer is brought in for theft; her father is brought in for drunkenness and the police find a frightened woman.

A Couple Of Comic Turns Part 1 (Episode 331)

Air date: 1970-07-06

Runtime: 50 min

A Couple Of Comic Turns Part 2 (Episode 332)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1970-07-07

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Bernard Spencer enjoys newspaper publicity of his crimes, but what lengths will he go to to obtain such publicity? He is staying at the Orchard Hotel. And members of the police force are there too - on unofficial business.

By Bread Alone Part 1 (Episode 333)

Air date: 1970-07-13

Runtime: 50 min

By Bread Alone Part 2 (Episode 334)

Air date: 1970-07-14

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: An old woman is attacked and robbed and there seem to be no witnesses. Only Pearson was in a position to see anything, but there is something strange about him.

The Helpers Part 1 (Episode 335)

Air date: 1970-07-20

Runtime: 50 min

The Helpers Part 2 (Episode 336)

Air date: 1970-07-21

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Church doors are open to everyone. Solace is always available - but church property isn't. The police are seeking a thief with a grudge - against religion.

Missile Mile Part 1 (Episode 337)

Air date: 1970-07-27

Runtime: 50 min

Missile Mile Part 2 (Episode 338)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1970-07-28

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A car crashes on the motorway but this is no ordinary accident. Goss thinks he is chasing someone who is lonely, brooding and probably violent. Maybe even a nutcase.

I wouldn't give you tuppence... Part 1 (Episode 339)

Air date: 1970-08-03

Runtime: 50 min

I wouldn't give you tuppence... Part 2 (Episode 340)

Air date: 1970-08-04

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A load of railway telephone wire is 'knocked off' Newtown's scrap metal merchants are questioned and something is revealed. A bobby is taking bribes.

Weekend With Sally Part 1 (Episode 341)

Air date: 1970-08-10

Runtime: 50 min

Weekend With Sally Part 2 (Episode 342)

Air date: 1970-08-11

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: John Meaker reports his wife missing. Because of the disturbing circumstances the search is not an easy one.

Bottoms Up For The Walking Dead Part 1 (Episode 343)

Air date: 1970-08-17

Runtime: 50 min

Bottoms Up For The Walking Dead Part 2 (Episode 344)

Writer: William Emms

Air date: 1970-08-18

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: The Ramp is a wasteland - it is a dangerous area to be in at night alone. Doc is a native of The Ramp, and by helping the police has put himself in immediate danger.

Give And Take Part 1 (Episode 345)

Air date: 1970-08-24

Runtime: 50 min

Give And Take Part 2 (Episode 346)

Air date: 1970-08-25

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Saturday afternoon is a time for football and weddings. People are expecting a good match. But not everyone IS a good match.

To Ray - Love Anne Part 1 (Episode 347)

Air date: 1970-09-28

Runtime: 50 min

To Ray - Love Anne Part 2 (Episode 348)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1970-09-29

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Raymond Pritchard doesn't have much to say for himself. Maybe he's got something to hide. Skinner has a lot of questions for Pritchard - and he wants a few answers.

Who's Sylvia Then Part 1 (Episode 349)

Air date: 1970-09-07

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Brian Bennett talks about someone called Sylvia. He implies something might have happened to the girl. Although they have no evidence that the girl ever existed the police mount a search for Sylvia.

Who's Sylvia Then Part 2 (Episode 350)

Air date: 1970-09-08

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Brian Bennett talks about someone called Sylvia. He implies something terrible might have happened to the girl. Although they have no evidence that the girl ever existed the police mount a search for Sylvia.

A Lot Of Fuss For 15 Quid Part 1 (Episode 351)

Air date: 1970-09-14

Runtime: 50 min

A Lot Of Fuss For 15 Quid Part 2 (Episode 352)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1970-09-15

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Sheila Ashton has a neat line in petty thefts. She also has a partner in crime - a twelve year old child.

The Other Arm Of The Law Part 1 (Episode 353)

Air date: 1970-09-21

Runtime: 50 min

The Other Arm Of The Law Part 2 (Episode 354)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1970-09-22

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Roy and Mary Chadwick are looking for people who can be persuaded to part with their money. And they've found an ideal victim.

A Big Shadow Part 1 (Episode 355)

Air date: 1970-10-05

Runtime: 50 min

A Big Shadow Part 2 (Episode 356)

Air date: 1970-10-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Gerald has been discharged from a mental hospital after thirty years and he has a record of violence. Now two men have been attacked.

The Senior Partner Part 1 (Episode 357)

Air date: 1970-10-12

Runtime: 50 min

The Senior Partner Part 2 (Episode 358)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1970-10-13

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Frank Livesey is an ex-prisoner who is getting on a bit. And easy money is hard to come by when you're nearly past it.

Talking To An Elephant Part 1 (Episode 359)

Air date: 1970-10-19

Runtime: 50 min

Talking To An Elephant Part 2 (Episode 360)

Air date: 1970-10-20

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A circus comes to Newtown. It attracts the public - and trouble.

Off With The Motley Part 1 (Episode 361)

Air date: 1970-10-26

Runtime: 50 min

Off With The Motley Part 2 (Episode 362)

Air date: 1970-10-27

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A clown is supposed to make children laugh, but he doesn't have to like them. But can you have a circus without one of the clowns?

Whatever Happened To The Glory Boy? Part 1 (Episode 363)

Air date: 1970-11-02

Runtime: 50 min

Whatever Happened To The Glory Boy? Part 2 (Episode 364)

Writer: Philip Martin

Air date: 1970-11-03

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Joe Hart's out of the spotlight now, but some people still remember him. Others would sooner forget.

Have You Seen Davie Richards? Part 1 (Episode 365)

Air date: 1970-11-09

Runtime: 50 min

Have You Seen Davie Richards? Part 2 (Episode 366)

Air date: 1970-11-10

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A man has been given a day's unescorted parole from prison. But that was a year ago and he hasn't been seen since. To Goss and Stone falls the task of searching for him.

A Very High Rocket Part 1 (Episode 367)

Air date: 1970-11-16

Runtime: 50 min

A Very High Rocket Part 2 (Episode 368)

Air date: 1970-11-17

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Never stick your neck out, that's good advice. But what do you do if you suspect someone - look the other way? Alec Quilley gets tired of having mud slung and takes some action of his own.

A Little Woman Part 1 (Episode 369)

Air date: 1970-11-23

Runtime: 50 min

A Little Woman Part 2 (Episode 370)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1970-11-24

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Bert Lynch tries to help Dixie Conlan's widow to go on living. Jack Streeter's no good for her and Lynch knows it. But does Maggie?

Stop Over Part 1 (Episode 371)

Air date: 1970-11-30

Runtime: 50 min

Stop Over Part 2 (Episode 372)

Air date: 1970-12-01

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: John Glass has returned to the North for more than just a 'quiet life'. And Inspector Goss knows it. As events come to a head Goss decides to keep Glass at the station to stew for a while.

Strictly Cash Part 1 (Episode 373)

Air date: 1970-12-07

Runtime: 50 min

Strictly Cash Part 2 (Episode 374)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1970-12-08

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: There's one born every minute! And nobody knows that better than the tallyman. Billy and Moira intend to stay in Newtown, but Sgt. Lynch has other ideas.

Playing For Keeps Part 1 (Episode 375)

Air date: 1970-12-14

Runtime: 50 min

Playing For Keeps Part 2 (Episode 376)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1970-12-15

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Teenagers need adventure and a change of scene just as much as adults. But the adventure turns sour for Anne as she realises that it isn't a game.

Christmas Is Coming Part 1 (Episode 377)

Air date: 1970-12-21

Runtime: 50 min

Christmas Is Coming Part 2 (Episode 378)

Air date: 1970-12-22

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Some people take Christmas very very seriously. They steal twice as much. Bert Lynch is a victim - for the second time.

Let Nothing You Dismay (Episode 379)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1970-12-29

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Quilley and a milk float... Bagpipes... A hangover... A baby.

Prevention Part 1 (Episode 380)

Air date: 1971-01-04

Runtime: 50 min

Prevention Part 2 (Episode 381)

Writer: Tony Holland

Air date: 1970-01-05

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Detective Sergeant Bickford infiltrates a gang of villains and gets a job—as a murderer. (Part 2 of 2)

Right Of Way Part 1 (Episode 382)

Air date: 1971-01-11

Runtime: 50 min

Right Of Way Part 2 (Episode 383)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1970-01-12

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Charles Warren doesn't care how he gets people away from his property. But if he breaks the law... At the station they are far too busy to worry about the promotion rumours that are going round.

Nobody Wins, Nobody Loses Part 1 (Episode 384)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1971-01-18

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A promotion cause commotion in Newtown...

Nobody Wins, Nobody Loses Part 2 (Episode 385)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1971-01-19

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Night duty... Newcombe and Skinner... Promotion... and trouble. Then the promotion comes out in orders and Newtown loses a policeman.

By-Pass Part 1 (Episode 386)

Air date: 1971-01-25

Runtime: 50 min

By-Pass Part 2 (Episode 387)

Air date: 1971-01-26

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A new Detective-Sergeant and Stone's old undetected crime. Something to be uncovered. A vehicle again waits near the by-pass for a victim. Another victim just waits.

Love's A Dead Lumber Part 1 (Episode 388)

Air date: 1971-02-01

Runtime: 50 min

Love's A Dead Lumber Part 2 (Episode 389)

Writer: William Emms

Air date: 1971-02-02

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Roy Gannon's out of prison and he's making for Newtown. His ex-wife's there - and so is Skinner

The More We Are Together Part 1 (Episode 390)

Air date: 1971-02-08

Runtime: 50 min

The More We Are Together Part 2 (Episode 391)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1971-02-09

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Newtown gets a new policeman and an unusual do-it-yourself expert. Mrs. Manley gets a shock, and so does Inspector Goss when he reconstructs the crime.

Make Yourself At Home Part 1 (Episode 392)

Air date: 1971-02-15

Runtime: 50 min

Make Yourself At Home Part 2 (Episode 393)

Air date: 1971-02-16

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: ""There's a sinister feller in a mac outside my flat,"" came the call. Another villain in Newtown? Maureen's heading straight for trouble and Lionel's not far behind.

Triangle Squared Part 1 (Episode 394)

Air date: 1971-02-22

Runtime: 50 min

Triangle Squared Part 2 (Episode 395)

Writer: Elwyn Jones

Air date: 1971-02-23

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: PC Covill's in dead trouble. He doesn't realise how much until Z-Victor One is involved in a car chase. A man with a record of violence comes the the station to report a murder.

Hold Up Part 1 (Episode 396)

Air date: 1971-03-01

Runtime: 50 min

Hold Up Part 2 (Episode 397)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1971-03-02

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A cafe and someone waiting, wearing a stocking mask and carrying a a gun. Two suspects, two detectives and a tough interrogation. But then there is another hold-up.

The Snoozer Part 1 (Episode 398)

Air date: 1971-03-08

Runtime: 50 min

The Snoozer Part 2 (Episode 399)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1971-03-09

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: And then there's the one about the commercial traveller, who works when everyone else has gone to bed...

Little Girl Lost Part 1 (Episode 400)

Air date: 1971-03-15

Runtime: 50 min

Little Girl Lost Part 2 (Episode 401)

Air date: 1971-03-16

Runtime: 50 min

Influence Part 1 (Episode 402)

Air date: 1971-03-22

Runtime: 50 min

Influence Part 2 (Episode 403)

Air date: 1971-03-23

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Perjury and corruption in the police force. Sgt. Stone talks about blackmail to Rachel, to Lil and to Superintendent Khan.

Kid's Stuff (Episode 404)

Air date: 1971-03-30

Runtime: 50 min

It Can Get To Be A Habit Part 1 (Episode 405)

Air date: 1971-04-05

Runtime: 50 min

It Can Get To Be A Habit Part 2 (Episode 406)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1971-04-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: ""The word may go round that the police aren't hard on this patch. They need to be shown that we are"".

Bad Tuesday (Episode 407)

Air date: 1971-04-13

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Quiet Mr. Potter's wife and daughter have disappeared.

System (Episode 408)

Air date: 1971-04-22

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A lad walks into Newtown police station. A scared lad, who has information. So Sgt. Stone goes visiting.

Say Two Hellos (Episode 409)

Air date: 1971-04-29

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Skinner meets two women. He helps them for different reasons.

The Taker (Episode 410)

Writer: Allan Prior

Air date: 1971-05-06

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Patten has a record. He takes what he wants, and if someone gets in the way... So Patten goes to this club. Smedley goes to hospital. So Sgt. Stone goes after Patten.

The Find (Episode 411)

Air date: 1971-05-13

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Gold! Mention it and their eyes go green with envy. Offer it and you get clutching hands.

Lawbreakers (Episode 412)

Air date: 1971-05-20

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A man is brought in for something petty, but he refuses to speak. Is he covering up for something bigger? Then another man is brought in.

Cars (Episode 413)

Air date: 1971-05-27

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: For the 'mobile' police everything and anything can happen on a tour of duty. And it does!

Penny Wise (Episode 414)

Writer: David Ellis

Air date: 1971-06-03

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Do 'holidays in the sun' link a toaster sold in a pub and a woman losing her cheque book?

No Job For A Woman (Episode 415)

Writer: Leslie Duxbury

Air date: 1971-06-10

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: Alec Quilley's girl friend drives a taxi at night - when there are some dodgy people about.

Territory (Episode 416)

Air date: 1971-06-24

Runtime: 50 min

Overview: A man quietly enjoying the local playground; a crowd noisily enjoying the local pub. Elsewhere work and much activity - police activity.