Between the Lines 1992
“When the Police Force can't be trusted”
What is Between the Lines?
"Between the Lines" is a television series that explores the inner workings of the police force in England and Wales. The show focuses on the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation responsible for investigating claims of corruption within the police.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1992
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 35
- First aired
- Sep 4, 1992
- Last aired
- Dec 21, 1994
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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"Between the Lines" is a television series that explores the inner workings of the police force in England and Wales. The show focuses on the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation responsible for investigating claims of corruption within the police. At the centre of the series is Detective Superintendent Tony Clark, a driven and ambitious member of the Complaints Investigation Bureau. Clark's professional life is marked by challenges, including the influence of his superiors. In addition to these challenges, Clark's personal life is also complicated, particularly in his relationship with his marriage, which is affected by his infidelity. His affair with a police officer, WPC Jenny Dean, contributes to the breakdown of his marriage. The series delves into the complexities of Clark's life, both professionally and personally, as he navigates the demands of his role and the consequences of his personal actions.
Should you watch it?
“An ambitious detective investigates corruption within the police force while navigating complex personal and professional challenges.”
- realistic depiction of police internal investigations
- strong character-driven narrative
- features mature themes regarding professional and personal misconduct
Watch it if you enjoy British police dramas focused on internal affairs and institutional corruption.
The series contains mature themes involving police corruption, infidelity, and complex workplace dynamics.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Private Enterprise Sep 4, 1992
- E2 Out of the Game Sep 11, 1992
- E3 Words of Advice Sep 18, 1992
- E4 Lies and Damned Lies Sep 25, 1992
- E5 A Watch and Chain of Course Oct 2, 1992
- E6 Lest Ye Be Judged Oct 9, 1992
- E7 Breaking Point Oct 16, 1992
- E8 The Only Good Copper Oct 23, 1992
- E9 Watching the Detectives Oct 30, 1992
- E10 Nothing to Declare Nov 6, 1992
- E11 Nothing Personal Nov 13, 1992
- E12 Nobody's Fireproof Nov 13, 1992
- E13 The Chill Factor Nov 20, 1992
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 New Order Oct 5, 1993
- E2 Manslaughter Oct 12, 1993
- E3 Crack Up Oct 19, 1993
- E4 Honourable Men Oct 26, 1993
- E5 Some Must Watch... Nov 2, 1993
- E6 Manoeuvre 11 Nov 9, 1993
- E7 The Fifth Estate Nov 16, 1993
- E8 The Great Detective Nov 23, 1993
- E9 Jumping the Lights Nov 30, 1993
- E10 What's The Strength Of This? Dec 7, 1993
- E11 Big Boys' Rules (1) Dec 14, 1993
- E12 Big Boys' Rules (2) Dec 21, 1993
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Foxtrot Oscar Oct 19, 1994
- E2 A Safe Pair of Hands Oct 26, 1994
- E3 A Face In The Crowd Nov 2, 1994
- E4 Shoot To Kill Nov 9, 1994
- E5 Close Protection Nov 16, 1994
- E6 Blooded Nov 23, 1994
- E7 Unknown Soldier Nov 30, 1994
- E8 Free Trade Dec 7, 1994
- E9 The End User 1 Dec 14, 1994
- E10 The End User 2 Dec 21, 1994
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows Detective Superintendent Tony Clark as he investigates claims of corruption within the police force.
Who created the series?
The series was created by J.C. Wilsher.
What is the Complaints Investigation Bureau?
It is an internal organization that investigates claims of corruption inside the police in England and Wales.
How many series were produced?
The show ran for three series.
When did the show originally air?
The series was first shown on BBC1 between September 4, 1992, and December 21, 1994.