Probation Officer 1959
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- September 14, 1959
- Last Aired
- September 10, 1962
- Format
- 4 seasons · 109 eps
What is Probation Officer?
Probation Officer is a British television drama series that focuses on the work of a team of probation officers based in London. The series explores the lives of the men and women of various ages and backgrounds who come under their care.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 109
- First aired
- Sep 14, 1959
- Last aired
- Sep 10, 1962
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 1 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 109 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
How long to binge?
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Probation Officer is a British television drama series that focuses on the work of a team of probation officers based in London. The series explores the lives of the men and women of various ages and backgrounds who come under their care. It is a rigorously researched and human drama that was produced by Antony Kearey, who previously worked on the series Emergency - Ward 10. The show was broadcast at a time when the probation service was increasingly being recognized as a progressive response to rising crime. Probation Officer was an early hit for ATV and was created by Julian Bond, who drew on his documentary skills to bring the series to life. The show features a team of actors, including John Paul, Jessica Spencer, David Davies, and John Scott, who bring the characters to life on screen.
Should you watch it?
“A gritty 1950s drama follows London probation officers navigating crime and redemption.”
- Early British TV success with strong social focus
- Well-researched portrayal of probation work
- Human stories across diverse characters
- The series reflects 1950s television pacing, which may feel slower to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy socially conscious dramas that explore the justice system.
The show presents mature themes of crime and rehabilitation but remains suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 39 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 S1.E1 ∙ Episode #1.1 Mytharc Sep 14, 1959
- E2 S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2 Core Sep 21, 1959
- E3 S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3 Core Sep 28, 1959
- E4 S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4 Core Oct 5, 1959
- E5 S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5 Core Oct 12, 1959
- E6 S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6 Core Oct 19, 1959
- E7 S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7 Core Oct 26, 1959
- E8 S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8 Core Nov 2, 1959
- E9 S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9 Core Nov 9, 1959
- E10 S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10 Core Nov 16, 1959
- E11 S1.E11 ∙ Episode #1.11 Core Nov 23, 1959
- E12 S1.E12 ∙ Episode #1.12 Core Nov 30, 1959
- E13 S1.E13 ∙ Episode #1.13 Core Dec 7, 1959
- E14 S1.E14 ∙ Episode #1.14 Core Dec 14, 1959
- E15 S1.E15 ∙ Episode #1.15 Core Dec 21, 1959
- E16 S1.E16 ∙ Episode #1.16 Core Dec 28, 1959
- E17 S1.E17 ∙ Episode #1.17 Core Jan 4, 1960
- E18 S1.E18 ∙ Episode #1.18 Core Jan 11, 1960
- E19 S1.E19 ∙ Episode #1.19 Core Jan 18, 1960
- E20 S1.E20 ∙ Episode #1.20 Core Jan 25, 1960
- E21 S1.E21 ∙ Episode #1.21 Core Feb 1, 1960
- E22 S1.E22 ∙ Episode #1.22 Core Feb 8, 1960
- E23 S1.E23 ∙ Episode #1.23 Core Feb 15, 1960
- E24 S1.E24 ∙ Episode #1.24 Core Feb 22, 1960
- E25 S1.E25 ∙ Episode #1.25 Core Feb 29, 1960
- E26 S1.E26 ∙ Episode #1.26 Core Mar 7, 1960
- E27 S1.E27 ∙ Episode #1.27 Core Mar 14, 1960
- E28 S1.E28 ∙ Episode #1.28 Core Mar 21, 1960
- E29 S1.E29 ∙ Episode #1.29 Core Mar 28, 1960
- E30 S1.E30 ∙ Episode #1.30 Core Apr 4, 1960
- E31 S1.E31 ∙ Episode #1.31 Core Apr 11, 1960
- E32 S1.E32 ∙ Episode #1.32 Core Apr 18, 1960
- E33 S1.E33 ∙ Episode #1.33 Core Apr 25, 1960
- E34 S1.E34 ∙ Episode #1.34 Core May 2, 1960
- E35 S1.E35 ∙ Episode #1.35 Core May 9, 1960
- E36 S1.E36 ∙ Episode #1.36 Core May 16, 1960
- E37 S1.E37 ∙ Episode #1.37 Core May 23, 1960
- E38 S1.E38 ∙ Episode #1.38 Mytharc May 30, 1960
- E39 S1.E39 ∙ Episode #1.39 Mytharc Jun 6, 1960
Season 2 · 40 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 S2.E1 ∙ Episode #2.1 Mytharc Sep 12, 1960
- E2 S2.E2 ∙ Episode #2.2 Core Sep 19, 1960
- E3 S2.E3 ∙ Episode #2.3 Core Sep 26, 1960
- E4 S2.E4 ∙ Episode #2.4 Core Oct 3, 1960
- E5 S2.E5 ∙ Episode #2.5 Core Oct 10, 1960
- E6 S2.E6 ∙ Episode #2.6 Core Oct 17, 1960
- E7 S2.E7 ∙ Episode #2.7 Core Oct 24, 1960
- E8 S2.E8 ∙ Episode #2.8 Core Oct 31, 1960
- E9 S2.E9 ∙ Episode #2.9 Core Nov 7, 1960
- E10 S2.E10 ∙ Episode #2.10 Core Nov 14, 1960
- E11 S2.E11 ∙ Episode #2.11 Core Nov 21, 1960
- E12 S2.E12 ∙ Episode #2.12 Core Nov 28, 1960
- E13 S2.E13 ∙ Episode #2.13 Core Dec 5, 1960
- E14 S2.E14 ∙ Episode #2.14 Core Dec 12, 1960
- E15 S2.E15 ∙ Episode #2.15 Core Dec 19, 1960
- E16 S2.E16 ∙ Episode #2.16 Core Dec 26, 1960
- E17 S2.E17 ∙ Episode #2.17 Core Jan 2, 1961
- E18 S2.E18 ∙ Episode #2.18 Core Jan 9, 1961
- E19 S2.E19 ∙ Episode #2.19 Core Jan 16, 1961
- E20 S2.E20 ∙ Episode #2.20 Core Jan 23, 1961
- E21 S2.E21 ∙ Episode #2.21 Core Jan 30, 1961
- E22 S2.E22 ∙ Episode #2.22 Core Feb 6, 1961
- E23 S2.E23 ∙ Episode #2.23 Core Feb 13, 1961
- E24 S2.E24 ∙ Episode #2.24 Core Feb 20, 1961
- E25 S2.E25 ∙ Episode #2.25 Core Feb 27, 1961
- E26 S2.E26 ∙ Episode #2.26 Core Mar 6, 1961
- E27 S2.E27 ∙ Episode #2.27 Core Mar 13, 1961
- E28 S2.E28 ∙ Episode #2.28 Core Mar 20, 1961
- E29 S2.E29 ∙ Episode #2.29 Core Mar 27, 1961
- E30 S2.E30 ∙ Episode #2.30 Core Apr 3, 1961
- E31 S2.E31 ∙ Episode #2.31 Core Apr 10, 1961
- E32 S2.E32 ∙ Episode #2.32 Core Apr 17, 1961
- E33 S2.E33 ∙ Episode #2.33 Core Apr 24, 1961
- E34 S2.E34 ∙ Episode #2.34 Core May 1, 1961
- E35 S2.E35 ∙ Episode #2.35 Core May 8, 1961
- E36 S2.E36 ∙ Episode #2.36 Core May 15, 1961
- E37 S2.E37 ∙ Episode #2.37 Core May 22, 1961
- E38 S2.E38 ∙ Episode #2.38 Core May 29, 1961
- E39 S2.E39 ∙ Episode #2.39 Mytharc Jun 5, 1961
- E40 S2.E40 ∙ Episode #2.40 Mytharc Jun 12, 1961
Season 3 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 S3.E1 ∙ Episode #3.1 Mytharc Sep 25, 1961
- E2 S3.E2 ∙ Episode #3.2 Core Oct 2, 1961
- E3 S3.E3 ∙ Episode #3.3 Core Oct 9, 1961
- E4 S3.E4 ∙ Episode #3.4 Core Oct 16, 1961
- E5 S3.E5 ∙ Episode #3.5 Core Oct 23, 1961
- E6 S3.E6 ∙ Episode #3.6 Core Oct 30, 1961
- E7 S3.E7 ∙ Episode #3.7 Core Nov 6, 1961
- E8 S3.E8 ∙ Episode #3.8 Core Nov 13, 1961
- E9 S3.E9 ∙ Episode #3.9 Core Nov 20, 1961
- E10 S3.E10 ∙ Episode #3.10 Mytharc Nov 27, 1961
- E11 S3.E11 ∙ Episode #3.11 Mytharc Dec 4, 1961
Season 4 · 19 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 S4.E1 ∙ Episode #4.1 Mytharc May 7, 1962
- E2 S4.E2 ∙ Episode #4.2 Core May 14, 1962
- E3 S4.E3 ∙ Episode #4.3 Core May 21, 1962
- E4 S4.E4 ∙ Episode #4.4 Core May 28, 1962
- E5 S4.E5 ∙ Episode #4.5 Core Jun 4, 1962
- E6 S4.E6 ∙ Episode #4.6 Core Jun 11, 1962
- E7 S4.E7 ∙ Episode #4.7 Core Jun 18, 1962
- E8 S4.E8 ∙ Episode #4.8 Core Jun 25, 1962
- E9 S4.E9 ∙ Episode #4.9 Core Jul 2, 1962
- E10 S4.E10 ∙ Episode #4.10 Core Jul 9, 1962
- E11 S4.E11 ∙ Episode #4.11 Core Jul 16, 1962
- E12 S4.E12 ∙ Episode #4.12 Core Jul 23, 1962
- E13 S4.E13 ∙ Episode #4.13 Core Jul 30, 1962
- E14 S4.E14 ∙ Episode #4.14 Core Aug 6, 1962
- E15 S4.E15 ∙ Episode #4.15 Core Aug 13, 1962
- E16 S4.E16 ∙ Episode #4.16 Core Aug 20, 1962
- E17 S4.E17 ∙ Episode #4.17 Core Aug 27, 1962
- E18 S4.E18 ∙ Episode #4.18 Mytharc Sep 3, 1962
- E19 S4.E19 ∙ Episode #4.19 Mytharc Sep 10, 1962
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Probation Officer?
It follows a team of London probation officers and the diverse people they supervise, exploring their professional and personal challenges.
When was the series originally broadcast?
It aired from 1959 to 1962.
Which company produced the series?
It was made by Associated Television (ATV) and produced by Antony Kearey, known for Emergency – Ward 10.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Julian Bond, who applied documentary techniques to the drama.
Who were some of the main cast members?
The show starred John Paul, Jessica Spencer, David Davies and John Scott among others.
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