TV series
It's Dark Outside
1964–1965, English, on ITV1. Created by Derek Bennett.
This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long. By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 55 min
- Status
- Ended in 1965
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Latest episode
S2 E8: The Gatling's Jammed and the Colonel Is Dead
Aired 23 April 1965
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Derek BennettCreator
- William MervynChief Insp. Charles Rose · 16 ep
- Keith BarronDet. Sgt. Swift · 8 ep
- John CarsonAnthony Brand · 8 ep
- June TobinAlice Brand · 8 ep
- Veronica StrongClaire Martin · 7 ep
- John StrattonFred Blane · 6 ep
- Anthony AinleyDet. Sgt. Hunter · 6 ep
- Bill CroasdaleConstable at Police Station · 3 ep
- Tony SteedmanHarold Miller · 3 ep
- Alick HayesAssistant Commissioner · 2 ep
- Jane BarrettJoan Tulk · 2 ep
- Roy MaxwellReporter · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 1964
- Last aired
- 23 April 1965
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of It's Dark Outside are there?
It's Dark Outside has 2 seasons and 16 episodes, about 55 minutes each.
Is It's Dark Outside finished?
Yes. It's Dark Outside ended in 1965, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like It's Dark Outside?
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Who created It's Dark Outside?
It's Dark Outside was created by Derek Bennett and stars William Mervyn, Keith Barron, John Carson.