Van der Valk (1972)
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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Episode 1 - Enemy
Release Date: 1977-09-05Van der Valk and Arlette are subjected to threats on their lives. Who is the hidden enemy?
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Episode 2 - Accidental
Release Date: 1977-09-12An international scandal over charges of corruption in high places. The Chief Inspector disappears, but has he sold out?
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Episode 3 - The Runt
Release Date: 1977-09-19A likeable rogue, a small time thief and con-man, for whom Van der Valk develops a grudging affection. But the thief suddenly becomes wealthy and also seems to be connected with an important family. The pressures are on Van der Valk to find out why, but without embarrassing too many people.
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Episode 4 - Wolf
Release Date: 1977-09-26A young German is murdered in his bed. The apartment is littered with clues. For Van der Valk there is a clue too many.
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Episode 5 - Man of Iron
Release Date: 1977-10-03 -
Episode 6 - Everybody Does It
Release Date: 1977-10-10Arlene buys a cheap fur coat leading Van der Valk to an organised crime syndicate.
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Episode 7 - Face Value
Release Date: 1977-10-17Van der Valk looks into possible art forgery when a painter is found dead.
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Episode 8 - Dead on Arrival
Release Date: 1977-10-24 -
Episode 9 - The Professor
Release Date: 1977-10-31 -
Episode 10 - In Hazard
Release Date: 1977-11-07 -
Episode 11 - Gold Plated Delinquents
Release Date: 1977-11-14Two teenagers from privileged backgrounds are suspected of burglary.
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Episode 12 - Diane
Release Date: 1977-11-21