TV series

Backup

Name: Backup
Released: 1995
Cast: Martin Troakes, Nick Miles, Alex Norton, James Gaddas, Oliver Milburn

1995–1997· 2 seasons· 50 min episodes★ 6.0Ended

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Synopsis

Drama about the working lives of policemen and women in an Operational Support Unit.

Episodes

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E1 Not All ThereNext upSep 7, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
The members of Charlie Van are assigned to a team investigating serial murders.
Guest stars: Hilary Reynolds
E2 Tender Loving CareSep 14, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
An ex-soldier back from Bosnia has plans to prevent his sister getting married - plans which result in the team being called in.
Guest stars: Annie Miles, Amelda Brown
E3 Toleration ZoneSep 21, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
The team are called in when a community takes vigilante action to rid its area of prostitutes
Guest stars: Ayub Khan-Din, Annie Miles, Amelda Brown, Steve Toussaint, Charles Simpson (Dave)
E4 Mouth and TrousersSep 28, 1995 · 50 min
E5 BadlandsOct 12, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
Events threaten to spiral out of control on a tough inner city housing estate
Guest stars: Stella Moray, Annie Miles, Michelle Bonnard (Elaine), Charles Simpson (Dave)
E6 Happy That WayOct 19, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
The team have to go undercover as prostitutes, drug dealers and rent boys, in order to stamp out crime on a local common. They catch a copper from another nick with an under age girl in his car.
Guest stars: Sarah Smart, Annie Miles, Trevor Byfield, Richard Cordery (Dan Romilley)
E7 ClubbingOct 26, 1995 · 50 min
Synopsis
The team have to join forces with the Drugs Squad to take part in a raid on a club
Guest stars: Annie Miles, Colin McFarlane, Amelda Brown, Trevor Byfield, Trevor Thomas, Alan Cooke, Ruddy L. Davis (Pastor Mannors), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Janice)
E8 Cut and DriedOct 26, 1995 · 50 min