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Dixon of Dock Green 1955

★ 6.0/10 · 4 votes Drama 22 seasons · 433 eps Ended
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What is Dixon of Dock Green?

Dixon of Dock Green is a BBC television series. The series follows the activities of police officers at a fictional Metropolitan Police station in the East End of London.

Type
TV series
Year
1955
Status
Ended
Episodes
433
Runtime
25 minutes
First aired
Jul 9, 1955
Last aired
May 1, 1976
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Drama
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Overview

Dixon of Dock Green is a BBC television series. The series follows the activities of police officers at a fictional Metropolitan Police station in the East End of London. It was created by Ted Willis and ran from an unspecified start date in 1955 until 1976. The show focuses on the daily life at a fictional London police station, with an emphasis on petty crime.

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Should you watch it?

“A veteran constable and his colleagues navigate daily life at a London police station.”

Reasons to watch
  • focuses on daily police routines
  • depicts life in the East End of London
Keep in mind
  • long-running series with many episodes
  • focuses primarily on petty crime

Watch it if you enjoy classic British police procedurals set in a fictional metropolitan station.

The series focuses on the daily activities and petty crimes handled by local police officers.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Season 4 · 29 episodes
Season 5 · 27 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the series?

The series is set at a fictional Metropolitan Police station in the East End of London.

When did the series air?

The series aired from 1955 to 1976.

Who is the central character?

The series follows Constable George Dixon and his colleagues.

How many episodes were produced?

There were 432 episodes produced during its run.

Were there any adaptations?

Some episodes were remade as a BBC radio series in 2005 and 2006.