Backup 1995
What is Backup?
"Backup" is a television series that focuses on the working lives of law enforcement personnel. The show centers on the operational aspects of a police unit, providing insight into the daily routines and challenges faced by its members.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1995
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 7, 1995
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 14 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
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"Backup" is a television series that focuses on the working lives of law enforcement personnel. The show centers on the operational aspects of a police unit, providing insight into the daily routines and challenges faced by its members. The series explores the various roles and responsibilities within this type of unit, showcasing the dedication and expertise required of its personnel. The drama delves into the complexities of their work, highlighting the physical and emotional demands of their jobs. Through its portrayal of the operational support unit, the series aims to provide a realistic and informative look at the inner workings of law enforcement. The show's focus on the working lives of policemen and women offers a unique perspective on the often-overlooked aspects of police work. By shedding light on the operational support unit, "Backup" provides a thought-provoking and engaging portrayal of the men and women who serve in this capacity.
Should you watch it?
“Explore the working lives of policemen and women in an Operational Support Unit.”
- Focuses on police operational support
- Features a fourteen episode run across two series
- Limited episode availability
Watch it if you enjoy British television police procedural crime dramas.
This is a drama about the working lives of policemen and women.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Not All There Mytharc Sep 7, 1995
- E2 Tender Loving Care Core Sep 14, 1995
- E3 Toleration Zone Core Sep 21, 1995
- E4 Mouth and Trousers Core Sep 28, 1995
- E5 Badlands Core Oct 12, 1995
- E6 Happy That Way Core Oct 19, 1995
- E7 Clubbing Mytharc Oct 26, 1995
- E8 Cut and Dried Mytharc Oct 26, 1995
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Night Out with the Lads Mytharc May 28, 1997
- E2 Partners Core Jun 4, 1997
- E3 Touched Core Jun 11, 1997
- E4 Presence Core Jun 18, 1997
- E5 Not Cricket Mytharc Jun 25, 1997
- E6 Something for the Weekend, Sir? Mytharc Jul 2, 1997
Frequently asked questions
What is Backup about?
It is a drama about the working lives of policemen and women in an Operational Support Unit.
Who created the series?
It was devised by Nigel McCrery and Roy Mitchell.
How many episodes does the series have?
The series ran for a total of fourteen episodes.
How many series were produced?
It ran across two series.
Where did the series air?
It aired on BBC One.
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