Softly Softly: Task Force (1969)
Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
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Episode 1 - Arrival
Release Date: 1969-11-20Things 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 ...
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Episode 2 - Exercise
Release Date: 1969-11-27Detective 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.
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Episode 3 - Diversion
Release Date: 1969-12-04While 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.
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Episode 4 - The Spoilt Ones
Release Date: 1969-12-11 -
Episode 5 - To Protect the Innocent...
Release Date: 1969-12-18 -
Episode 6 - Any Other Night
Release Date: 1970-01-01 -
Episode 7 - The Aggro Boy
Release Date: 1970-01-08 -
Episode 8 - Standing Orders
Release Date: 1970-01-15 -
Episode 9 - Private Mischief
Release Date: 1970-01-22 -
Episode 10 - Open and Shut
Release Date: 1970-01-29 -
Episode 11 - Sprats and Mackerals
Release Date: 1970-02-05 -
Episode 12 - Like Any Other Friday...
Release Date: 1970-02-12 -
Episode 13 - Power of the Press
Release Date: 1970-02-19 -
Episode 14 - Trust a Woman
Release Date: 1970-02-26 -
Episode 15 - The Hermit
Release Date: 1970-03-05 -
Episode 16 - Escort
Release Date: 1970-03-12