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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.
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- E1 One Herring's Not EnoughNext upSep 13, 1972 · 52 min
Synopsis
When a man confesses to the double murder of his wife and her lover it seems an open and shut case; but as one part after another of the man's story doesn't check out, van der Valk realizes he is dealing with something far more complicated.
Guest stars: Colin McCormack (Sailor), Clifford Rose (Boersma), Alan Haines (Brigadier Mertens), Dave Carter (Brigadier Stribos), Michael Turner (Dr. Smeding)
- E2 Destroying AngelSep 20, 1972 · 52 min
Synopsis
A man is found dead in his room above a sleazy bar and brothel. Van der Valk is called in when the examining doctor suspects poisoning. Immediately sensing there is more to the case than meets the eye, he uncovers a complicated web involving drug dealing and the grubbier end of Amsterdam's S & M industry. Ultimately though, he finds the motive for the man's murder may lay elsewhere and that ""Destroying Angel"" is definitely involved; but who, or what, is that?
Guest stars: Patricia Quinn (Yvonne), Richard Hurndall (Picard), Alan Haines (Brigadier Mertens), George Howe (Sartorius), Artro Morris (Martin), Walter Brown (Mulder), James Cairncross (Dr. Jagerman), Jonathan Newth (Chemist)
- E3 Blue NotesSep 27, 1972 · 52 min
Synopsis
When Jan Servaas, a world famous Dutch violinist, makes a rare concert appearance in his home country it is an eagerly awaited event. In the weeks leading up to the concert van der Valk receives a series of mysterious notes, written on blue paper, warning that Servaas will be ""executed"" if he comes to Amsterdam. Van der Valk ignores Kroon's pleas to have the concert canceled until the case is solved, perhaps in part because he and Arlette have tickets and are looking forward to it! It is a decision that will have tragic consequences as a drama which began with betrayal in wartime Limburg plays out to a fatal conclusion in 1970s Amsterdam.
Guest stars: Peter Pratt (Westermann), Matthew Guinness (Barman), Hilary Dwyer (Nana Schneers), Geoffrey Bayldon (Joseph Kettner), Dave Carter (Brigadier Stribos), Edgar Wreford (Jan Servaas), John Rees (Mulhauzen)
- E4 Elected SilenceOct 4, 1972 · 51 min
Synopsis
Officers investigating a hearse abandoned near the Royal Palace make a bizarre discovery which appears to be a threat against Paul Harkemer, well known editor of a right wing magazine, and/or his 19 year old daughter. At first it appears that it may be nothing more than a publicity stunt for the left wing rock band Emerald Scorpion, and Harkemer himself seems totally unconcerned. The case seems to over before it started, but then the police receive a cassette tape from someone claiming to be the kidnapper of Harkemer's daughter.
Guest stars: Damien Thomas (Felix Alkmaar), Michael Sheard (Paul Harkemer), Alan Haines (Brigadier Mertens), Martin Wyldeck (Hoofd-Commissaris Samson), Dave Carter (Brigadier Stribos), Lillias Walker (Beryl Harkemer), Maria O'Brien (Pauline Eindhoven), Miranda Hampton (Bar Manageress)
- E5 Thicker Than WaterOct 11, 1972 · 49 min
Synopsis
A body dredged up from a canal is tentatively identified as the son of a British MP, but when she views the body she says it is not her son. Van der Valk refuses to believe this and calls on his British colleagues to help prove the boy's identity. The boy's face is well known in Amsterdam's transvestite and transexual scene and van der Valk's inquiries there lead him deeper and deeper into a dark world of sexual depravity and exploitation involving some of the most prominent public figures in Europe. Samson of course desperately advises him to proceed with extreme caution. In the face of the mother's refusal to co-operate van der Valk finds his best hope is to look elsewhere in the family for help.
Guest stars: David Leland (Madame Arthur), Martin Wyldeck (Hoofd-Commissaris Samson), Michael Lees (Dr. Roest), Pauline Letts (Muriel Hackforth), Joyce Heron (Hilda Ruysbroek), Billy Hamon (Saskia), Richard Smith (Peter Hackforth)
- E6 The AdventurerOct 18, 1972 · 51 min
Synopsis
Why would German Wolf Gebhadrt decide, in middle age, to take up an apprenticeship in stonemasonry in Amsterdam? Why would a man killed in a car accident be carrying a newspaper cutting with a photo of Gebhardt? Van der Valk senses that Gebhardt is in danger and even attempts to have him taken into protective custody when he refuses to co-operate with inquiries. Short on options, van der Valk makes a fatal misjudgement before he finally unravels this complex and frustrating case.
Guest stars: Paul Eddington (Wolf Gebhardt), Alan Haines (Brigadier Mertens), Dave Carter (Brigadier Stribos), Harold Goldblatt (Paul Moen), Norman Scace (Officer of Justice), Christian Thorogood (Patrolman), William Ellis (Vittorio Farrugia), Roger Bizley (Mahmud Fazan)
Cast & crew
Created by Nicolas Freeling
Barry Foster
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