TV series

Wolcott

Name: Wolcott
Released: 1981
Cast: George Harris, Christine Lahti, Warren Clarke, Raul Newney, Mona Hammond

1981· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 6.0Ended

On ITV1 — From ITC Entertainment · Black Lion Films

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Synopsis

Newly promoted Black detective Winston Churchill Wolcott is transferred to a troubled London borough, where he becomes embroiled in a drug war and police corruption, dealing with cross-racial tensions and a persistent journalist.

Themes

london, england miniseries criminal investigation black cop east end of london cid

Episodes

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E1 Part 1Next upJan 13, 1981 · 30 min
Synopsis
Winston Churchill Wolcott's promotion to the CID is greeted with both admiration and resentment among friends, family and colleagues. His more pressing concerns are the fatal stabbing of an elderly woman, and a particularly persistent journalist.
Guest stars: Rik Mayall (PC Fell), Paul McDowell (CS Cosgrave), Mark Bond (DC Tipton), David Gillies (DC Willis), Merdelle Jordine (Cynthia Jerome), James Smith (CI Berry), Ray Burdis (PC Brock), Christopher Driscoll (DS Paul)
E2 Part 2Jan 14, 1981 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wolcott begins to make sense of the local cross-racial infighting. But when blood is spilled in a shady nightclub, the aftermath reveals some surprises.
Guest stars: Rik Mayall (PC Fell), Mark Bond (DC Tipton), David Gillies (DC Willis), Merdelle Jordine (Cynthia Jerome), Christopher Driscoll (DS Paul), Elvis Payne (Cecil Forbes), Dave Ould (Rowe's Cousin), John Ould (Rowe's Cousin)
E3 Part 3Jan 15, 1981 · 30 min
Synopsis
Suddenly, everyone loves Wolcott — and that can't be right. He's just begun to make waves when the powers that be decide to put him behind a desk.
Guest stars: Rik Mayall (PC Fell), Paul McDowell (CS Cosgrave), Mark Bond (DC Tipton), David Gillies (DC Willis), Merdelle Jordine (Cynthia Jerome), Ray Burdis (PC Brock), Lloyd Anderson (Reverend Jerome), Dave Ould (Rowe's Cousin)
E4 Part 4Jan 15, 1981 · 30 min
Synopsis
Wolcott's haze of alcohol and despondency clears, and an ugly pattern of corruption comes into sharp focus. But it's a little too close to home.
Guest stars: Paul McDowell (CS Cosgrave), Dave Ould (Rowe's Cousin), John Ould (Rowe's Cousin), Terry John (DC Dunne), Winston Dennis (Reuben's Driver), Eric Kent (Bookmaker), Troy Foster (PC Evans)