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).
It's Dark Outside (Season 2)
The Guilty World of Hosea Pitt (Episode 1)
Writer: Marc Brandel
Air date: 1965-02-26
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: Pitt's business is in trouble, and is being encouraged to leave his wife by 'The Chosen Persons' sect. Is he being coerced to murder?
Specimens Walk on Their Hind Legs, Too (Episode 2)
Writer: Reed De Rouen
Air date: 1965-03-05
Runtime: 55 min
Arrangement in Black and White (Episode 3)
Writer: Marc Brandel
Air date: 1965-03-12
Runtime: 55 min
A Dream of Magic: A Greed of Money (Episode 4)
Writer: Marc Brandel
Air date: 1965-03-19
Runtime: 55 min
A Slight Case of Matrimony (Episode 5)
Writer: Marc Brandel
Air date: 1965-03-26
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: About to be married for the fourth time, George Swallow is arrested on his wedding day, for bigamy. Sgt. Hunter is forced to put up at his home to avoid bumping into his wives. An old girlfriend of Rose's unexpectedly calls on him.
The Party (Episode 6)
Writer: Marc Brandel
Air date: 1965-04-02
Runtime: 55 min
The Prevalence of Liars (Episode 7)
Writer: Marc Brandel
Air date: 1965-04-09
Runtime: 55 min
The Gatling's Jammed and the Colonel Is Dead (Episode 8)
Writer: Marc Brandel
Air date: 1965-04-23
Runtime: 55 min
Seasons
Episodes 8
Episodes 8