TV series
Backup
1995–1997, English, on BBC One. Created by Nigel McCrery.
Drama about the working lives of policemen and women in an Operational Support Unit.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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Latest episode
S2 E6: Something for the Weekend, Sir?
Aired 2 July 1997
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Nigel McCreryCreator
- Martin TroakesCast · 14 ep
- Nick MilesCast · 14 ep
- Alex NortonCast · 14 ep
- James GaddasCast · 14 ep
- Oliver MilburnCast · 14 ep
- Adam MorrisCast · 14 ep
- Calum MacPhersonCast · 14 ep
- Steve FortuneHancock · 14 ep
- Peter SullivanDet. Insp. Overton · 14 ep
- Matthew RhysPC Steve 'Hiccup' Higson · 14 ep
- Annie MilesCast · 10 ep
- Amelda BrownCast · 8 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 September 1995
- Last aired
- 2 July 1997
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Backup: quick answers
Is Backup worth watching?
Backup doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Backup are there?
Backup has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Backup finished?
Yes. Backup ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Backup suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Backup yet.
What shows are like Backup?
If you liked Backup, try SkyMed, Hill Street Blues, Offspring.
Who created Backup?
Backup was created by Nigel McCrery and stars Martin Troakes, Nick Miles, Alex Norton.