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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).
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- E1 The Grim World of the Brothers TulkNext upJan 3, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
Harold and Arthur Tulk are a washed up musical hall comedy duo. Harold is picked up carrying a notebook of murdered child Doreen Bates. Swift is convinced of his guilt but when Harold is found dead in his cell, he becomes a suspect.
Guest stars: Aubrey Morris (Harold Tulk), Richard Butler (Arthur Tulk), Jane Barrett (Joan Tulk), John Moore (O'Connor), John Comer (Constable), Michael Barlow (Det. Const. Cowan), Elna Pearl (Sally), Bill Croasdale (Constable at Police Station)
- E2 One Man's RightJan 10, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
Raoul Brissac is guest of honour of the Third Annual Conference of Human Rights International. However, Rose arrives to arrest Brissac for bringing uncut heroin and possible murder; and a hitman has entered the building to kill Brissac.
Guest stars: Alick Hayes (Assistant Commissioner), Ronald Radd (Raoul Brissac), George Pastell (Dimitriades), Wendy Gifford (Justine Clare), Drewe Henley (Joseph), Philo Hauser (Van Lincke), Marigold Sharman (Receptionist), Margaret Elliott (Woman in Bath)
- E3 Speak Ill of the LivingJan 17, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
Prostitute Juliette White is hanged for murder. Barrister Anthony Brand is contacted by dancer Dolores Dacosta, who wants to confess. She claims that she took the victim to White's flat and shot him when found out she stole his wallet.
Guest stars: Patricia Healey (Dolores Dacosta), Godfrey Quigley (Seth Danby), Michael Meacham (Allen Day), Brian Phelan (Scooty Williams), Malcolm Douglas (Wimpole), William Wymar (March), George Ghent (Rogers)
- E4 More Ways of Killing a CatJan 24, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
Swift opens a parcel fitted with a small detonating device, followed by a second containing a live detonator. Swift recounts his old friend Hammond, who was instituted but is now threatening his life.
Guest stars: Kenneth Colley (Hammond), Edward Jewesbury (Dr. Harvey), Emrys James (Det. Sgt. Jones), Jack Woolgar (Arthur), Wilfred Downing (Taffy), Norman Mitchell (Const. Felix), Diana Coupland (Landlady), Henry Moxon (Major)
- E5 Wake the DeadJan 31, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
An old Irish habitual criminal is released from prison and starts work for a conman who lures victims with a spiritualism scheme. But one has led to suicide, and the ex-con has unwittingly stolen valuable evidence.
Guest stars: Liam Redmond (Swallow), Patrick Newell (Lucian Claud), Noel Hood (Mrs Lamp), Gerald Sim (Wisden), Bill Croasdale (Det. Const. Roberts), Marie Hopps (Lady Geraldine Mosher)
- E6 A Room with No ViewFeb 7, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
Swift is called to investigate an attack by dogs on a Black musician. Despite living under a slum conditions, he stays silent but asks Alice Brand to write an article to highlight the racket and discover who the real owner is.
Guest stars: Dan Jackson (The Leopard), Nora Nicholson (Julia Rossiter), Aimée Delamain (Maude Rossiter), Tony Steedman (Harold Miller), Charles Hyatt (Alfred de Souza), Donald Eccles (Col. Westbrook), Jerome Willis (Bobby Bascombe)
- E7 A Case for IdentificationFeb 14, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
A racist is using Swift's identity and rank to gain the confidence of young foreign girls in order to terrorise them. Swift needs to clear his name but has quietly gone missing with a female acquaintance.
Guest stars: Bill Croasdale (Det. Const. Roberts), Tony Steedman (Harold Miller), Michael Collins (Kletz), John Abineri (Janek), James Bolam (Wilfred), Graham Rigby (Hotel Manager), Eva Haddon (Meta), Angela Morant (Annette)
- E8 You Play the Red and the Black Comes UpFeb 21, 1964 · 55 min
Synopsis
Rose sends Swift to investigate a casino where it appears Brand has been bouncing cheques, but the trail leads back to Miller.
Guest stars: Tony Steedman (Harold Miller), Marne Maitland (Chandra Bhutan), Peter Stephens (Club Manager), Roy Maxwell (Croupier)
Cast & crew
Created by Derek Bennett
William Mervyn
