Breakaway
TV series
Breakaway
1980, English, on BBC Two. Created by Francis Durbridge.
Detective Inspector Sam Harvey investigates intricate murder cases while contemplating retirement to pursue his passion for writing children's books.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S2 E6: The Local Affair, Episode Six
Aired 28 March 1980
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Francis DurbridgeCreator
- Martin JarvisDet. Insp. Sam Harvey · 12 ep
- Judy GeesonBecky Royce · 6 ep
- Glyn HoustonC.S. Bert Sinclair · 6 ep
- Angela BrowneMargaret Randell · 6 ep
- Ed BishopScott Douglas · 6 ep
- Paul ShelleyPeter Bradford · 6 ep
- David CollingsDr. Tucker · 6 ep
- John LeeNorman Harris · 6 ep
- Edward PeelSgt. Holiday · 6 ep
- Derek FarrWalter Randell · 5 ep
- Hilary RyanJill Foster · 5 ep
- Michael CulverErnest Clifford · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 11 January 1980
- Last aired
- 28 March 1980
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Breakaway: quick answers
Is Breakaway worth watching?
Breakaway doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Breakaway are there?
Breakaway has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Breakaway finished?
Yes. Breakaway ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Breakaway suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Breakaway yet.
What shows are like Breakaway?
If you liked Breakaway, try Barnaby Jones, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Annika.
Who created Breakaway?
Breakaway was created by Francis Durbridge and stars Martin Jarvis, Judy Geeson, Glyn Houston.