Softly Softly: Task Force

Season 1

1969 • 16 Episodes

Episodes

1. Arrival

November 20, 1969

Things are about to change at Thamesford Constabulary when Detective Chief Superintendent Charles Barlow arrives to take over as new head of CID. Barlow's orders are to whip Thamesford Constabulary into shape and to ensure that operations run smoothly. He soon finds that it's going to be a major job to get the constabulary into shape as duties have been neglected. Things are getting tough for everybody that very first night when a young boy is reported missing. Before the night is over, Chief Superintendent Barlow will know who he can rely on at Thamesford ...

2. Exercise

November 27, 1969

Detective Chief Superitendent Barlow is in for a surprise as Chief Constable Cullen has some considerable staff changes in mind for Thamesford CID. Cullen wants to provide Charlie Barlow with the best team to assist him in setting up a highly efficient task force. However, soon the stabbing of a woman takes priority over personnel matters at Thamesford CID.

3. Diversion

December 4, 1969

While the task force officers are busy investigating a series of break-ins, an armed hold-up at a timber warehouse requires immediate attention and quick action. Will Thamesford CID be able to catch the robbers and still have time to deal with the burglaries? It's up to Detective Inspector Harry Hawkins and his fellow officers to prove to their superiors how efficient the task force team can work.

The Spoilt Ones - Softly Softly: Task Force

4. The Spoilt Ones

December 11, 1969

No overview available.

To Protect the Innocent... - Softly Softly: Task Force

5. To Protect the Innocent...

December 18, 1969

No overview available.

Any Other Night - Softly Softly: Task Force

6. Any Other Night

January 1, 1970

No overview available.

The Aggro Boy - Softly Softly: Task Force

7. The Aggro Boy

January 8, 1970

No overview available.

Standing Orders - Softly Softly: Task Force

8. Standing Orders

January 15, 1970

No overview available.

Private Mischief - Softly Softly: Task Force

9. Private Mischief

January 22, 1970

No overview available.

Open and Shut - Softly Softly: Task Force

10. Open and Shut

January 29, 1970

No overview available.

Sprats and Mackerals - Softly Softly: Task Force

11. Sprats and Mackerals

February 5, 1970

A rumor causes Thamesford task force to investigate at Eastcote docks where someone allegedly brings illegal immigrants into the country. WP/DC Betty Donald goes undercover, posing as a juvenile delinquent, while Sergeant Jackson receives an undercover assignment at a nearby camping site. Soon the investigation turns into a run against time when a bunch of abandoned illegal immigrants need to be located before they end up dead.