Sergeant Cork 1963
What is Sergeant Cork?
Sergeant Cork is a British detective television series that originally aired on ITV. The show is a police procedural series that takes place in Victorian London, following the efforts of two police officers as they battle against crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 66
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 29, 1963
- Last aired
- Oct 7, 1967
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Sergeant Cork is a British detective television series that originally aired on ITV. The show is a police procedural series that takes place in Victorian London, following the efforts of two police officers as they battle against crime. It is notable for being an early example of the use of a Victorian-era policeman in a television crime series, as cited by journalist Tom Sutcliffe. The series consists of hour-long episodes, with a total of 66 episodes being aired during its run. The last episode was not broadcast until January 1968, 16 months after the others.
Should you watch it?
“Victorian London’s gritty crimes meet early TV procedural.”
- Authentic Victorian setting
- Early example of police drama
- Historical atmosphere
- Reflects 1960s production style
- Pacing differs from modern crime series
Watch it if you enjoy classic period police dramas with a methodical pace.
Suitable for viewers comfortable with 1960s production style and historical crime narratives.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Case of the Reluctant Widow Jun 29, 1963
- E2 The Case of the Girl Upstairs Jul 6, 1963
- E3 The Case of the Two Drowned Men Jul 13, 1963
- E4 The Case of the Knotted Scarf Jul 20, 1963
- E5 The Case of the Stagedoor Johnnie Jul 27, 1963
- E6 The Case of the Respectable Suicide Aug 3, 1963
- E7 The Case of the Slithy Tove Aug 10, 1963
- E8 The Case of the Persistant Assassin Aug 17, 1963
- E9 The Case of the Sleeping Coachman Aug 24, 1963
- E10 The Case of the Soldier's Rifle Aug 31, 1963
- E11 Case of the Public Paragon Sep 7, 1963
- E12 The Case of Ella Barnes Sep 14, 1963
- E13 The Case of the Gold Salesmen Sep 21, 1963
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Case of the Fenian Man Dec 28, 1963
- E2 The Case of the Fourth Visitor Jan 4, 1964
- E3 The Case of the Ormsby Diamonds Jan 11, 1964
- E4 Season 2, Episode 4 Jan 18, 1964
- E5 Season 2, Episode 5 Jan 25, 1964
- E6 Season 2, Episode 6 Feb 1, 1964
- E7 Season 2, Episode 7 Feb 8, 1964
- E8 Season 2, Episode 8 Feb 15, 1964
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Case of the Fellowship Murder Apr 4, 1964
- E2 Season 3, Episode 2 Apr 11, 1964
- E3 Season 3, Episode 3 Apr 18, 1964
- E4 Season 3, Episode 4 Apr 25, 1964
- E5 Season 3, Episode 5 May 2, 1964
- E6 Season 3, Episode 6 May 9, 1964
- E7 Season 3, Episode 7 May 16, 1964
- E8 Season 3, Episode 8 May 23, 1964
- E9 Season 3, Episode 9 May 30, 1964
- E10 Season 3, Episode 10 Jun 6, 1964
- E11 Season 3, Episode 11 Jun 13, 1964
- E12 Season 3, Episode 12 Jun 20, 1964
- E13 Season 3, Episode 13 Jun 27, 1964
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Season 4, Episode 1 Aug 22, 1964
- E2 Season 4, Episode 2 Aug 29, 1964
- E3 Season 4, Episode 3 Sep 5, 1964
- E4 Season 4, Episode 4 Sep 12, 1964
- E5 Season 4, Episode 5 Sep 19, 1964
- E6 Season 4, Episode 6 Sep 26, 1964
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Season 5, Episode 1 Jun 25, 1966
- E2 Season 5, Episode 2 Jul 2, 1966
- E3 Season 5, Episode 3 Jul 9, 1966
- E4 Season 5, Episode 4 Jul 16, 1966
- E5 Season 5, Episode 5 Jul 23, 1966
- E6 Season 5, Episode 6 Jul 30, 1966
Frequently asked questions
When did Sergeant Cork originally air?
It aired between 1963 and 1968 on ITV.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 66 hour‑long episodes were broadcast.
What is the series’ setting?
The show is set in Victorian London and follows two police officers.
Who highlighted its historical significance?
Journalist Tom Sutcliffe credited it as an early example of a Victorian‑era policeman in a TV crime series.
Was the series aired continuously?
The final episode aired in January 1968, about 16 months after the earlier episodes.