Rockliffe's Babies 1987
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 9, 1987
- Format
- 2 seasons · 18 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~15 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- Richard O'Keefe
- Network
- BBC One
What is Rockliffe's Babies?
Rockliffe's Babies is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 1987
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC One
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 18 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Rockliffe's Babies is a television series first released in 1987. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by BBC One. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 18 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A maverick detective trains rookie CID officers, but his own blunders steal the show.”
- Ian Hogg’s charismatic lead
- Insight into early detective training
- British crime drama atmosphere
- Lead’s frequent mistakes can disrupt plot momentum
Watch it if you enjoy character‑focused police dramas with a flawed mentor.
The series contains mature crime themes and is best suited for adult audiences.
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What type of show is Rockliffe's Babies?
It is a British television police procedural drama.
Who created the series?
The series was devised by Richard O'Keefe.
Who stars as the main character?
Ian Hogg plays Detective Sergeant Alan Rockliffe.
When was the series first broadcast?
Rockliffe's Babies premiered in 1987.
Is there a related series?
Yes, the follow‑up series Rockliffe's Folly continues the character in a new setting.
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