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Rockliffe's Babies 1987

★ 5.8/10 CrimeDrama 2 seasons · 18 eps Ended
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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
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.1/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Crime #Drama
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Overview

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.

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Should you watch it?

“A maverick detective trains rookie CID officers, but his own blunders steal the show.”

Reasons to watch
  • Ian Hogg’s charismatic lead
  • Insight into early detective training
  • British crime drama atmosphere
Keep in mind
  • 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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