Softly Softly: Task Force

Season 1

1969 · 16 episodes

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Arrival

   20 Nov 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. 2

   2. Exercise

   27 Nov 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. 3

   3. Diversion

   4 Dec 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.

4. 4

   4. The Spoilt Ones

   11 Dec 1969

5. 5

   5. To Protect the Innocent...

   18 Dec 1969

6. 6

   6. Any Other Night

   1 Jan 1970

7. 7

   7. The Aggro Boy

   8 Jan 1970

8. 8

   8. Standing Orders

   15 Jan 1970

9. 9

   9. Private Mischief

   22 Jan 1970

10. 10

    10. Open and Shut

    29 Jan 1970

11. 11

    11. Sprats and Mackerals

    5 Feb 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.

12. 12

    12. Like Any Other Friday...

    12 Feb 1970

13. 13

    13. Power of the Press

    19 Feb 1970

14. 14

    14. Trust a Woman

    26 Feb 1970

15. 15

    15. The Hermit

    5 Mar 1970

16. 16

    16. Escort

    12 Mar 1970