TV series
Redcap
1964–1966, English, on ITV1. Created by Jack Bell.
Redcap is a British television series produced by ABC Weekend Television for ITV. John Thaw stars as Sergeant John Mann, a member of the Special Investigation Branch of the Royal Military Police. It ran for 26 episodes over two series between 1964 and 1966, being about 50 minutes in a 60 minute time slot. Surprisingly for a 1960s ABC Weekend Television programme, 23 of the 26 episodes still exist.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1966
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Latest episode
S2 E13: Information Received
Aired 25 June 1966
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Jack BellCreator
- John ThawSergeant John Mann · 26 ep
- Ewan HooperCast · 1 ep
- Graham CrowdenCast · 1 ep
- Geoffrey LumsdenCast · 1 ep
- Robin BaileyCast · 1 ep
- Richard O'SullivanCast · 1 ep
- David BurkeCast · 1 ep
- Bryan MosleyCast · 1 ep
- Roland CurramCast · 1 ep
- Leslie LawtonPrivate Tait · 1 ep
- Keith BarronCaptain Lynne · 1 ep
- Miranda ConnellMrs Lynne · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 17 October 1964
- Last aired
- 25 June 1966
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Redcap are there?
Redcap has 2 seasons and 26 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Redcap finished?
Yes. Redcap ended in 1966, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Redcap?
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Who created Redcap?
Redcap was created by Jack Bell and stars John Thaw, Ewan Hooper, Graham Crowden.