Matlock Police 1971
What is Matlock Police?
Matlock Police is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 229
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 25, 1971
- Networks
- 10
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.3/10
- Format
- 6 seasons · 229 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- 10
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Matlock Police is a television series first released in 1971. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by 10. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 229 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty 1970s Australian police drama set in the fictional rural town of Matlock.”
- Authentic depiction of small‑town policing in 1970s Australia
- Detailed setting based on a comprehensive reference manual
- Period production values may feel dated to contemporary viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic Australian crime dramas with a focus on rural community life.
The series presents mature police work themes typical of 1970s drama, suitable for adult audiences.
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When was Matlock Police originally broadcast?
It aired on the 0‑10 Network between 1970 and 1975.
Who produced the series?
It was produced by Crawford Productions.
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in the fictional country town of Matlock, Victoria, and surrounding areas.
How does Matlock Police differ from earlier Australian police dramas?
Unlike earlier Melbourne‑based shows, it focuses on a small rural community and used a detailed reference manual for the town’s geography and social structure.
Was Matlock Police created to compete with any other shows?
Yes, it was the 0‑10 Network’s attempt to rival the popular series Homicide and Division 4.
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