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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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Case of the Reluctant Widow Mytharc Jun 29, 1963
- E2 The Case of the Girl Upstairs Core Jul 6, 1963
- E3 The Case of the Two Drowned Men Core Jul 13, 1963
- E4 The Case of the Knotted Scarf Core Jul 20, 1963
- E5 The Case of the Stagedoor Johnnie Core Jul 27, 1963
- E6 The Case of the Respectable Suicide Core Aug 3, 1963
- E7 The Case of the Slithy Tove Core Aug 10, 1963
- E8 The Case of the Persistant Assassin Core Aug 17, 1963
- E9 The Case of the Sleeping Coachman Core Aug 24, 1963
- E10 The Case of the Soldier's Rifle Core Aug 31, 1963
- E11 Case of the Public Paragon Mytharc Sep 7, 1963
- E12 The Case of Ella Barnes Mytharc Sep 14, 1963
- E13 The Case of the Gold Salesmen Mytharc Sep 21, 1963
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Case of the Fenian Man Mytharc Dec 28, 1963
- E2 The Case of the Fourth Visitor Core Jan 4, 1964
- E3 The Case of the Ormsby Diamonds Core Jan 11, 1964
- E4 Season 2, Episode 4 Core Jan 18, 1964
- E5 Season 2, Episode 5 Core Jan 25, 1964
- E6 Season 2, Episode 6 Core Feb 1, 1964
- E7 Season 2, Episode 7 Mytharc Feb 8, 1964
- E8 Season 2, Episode 8 Mytharc Feb 15, 1964
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Case of the Fellowship Murder Mytharc Apr 4, 1964
- E2 Season 3, Episode 2 Core Apr 11, 1964
- E3 Season 3, Episode 3 Core Apr 18, 1964
- E4 Season 3, Episode 4 Core Apr 25, 1964
- E5 Season 3, Episode 5 Core May 2, 1964
- E6 Season 3, Episode 6 Core May 9, 1964
- E7 Season 3, Episode 7 Core May 16, 1964
- E8 Season 3, Episode 8 Core May 23, 1964
- E9 Season 3, Episode 9 Core May 30, 1964
- E10 Season 3, Episode 10 Core Jun 6, 1964
- E11 Season 3, Episode 11 Core Jun 13, 1964
- E12 Season 3, Episode 12 Mytharc Jun 20, 1964
- E13 Season 3, Episode 13 Mytharc Jun 27, 1964
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Season 4, Episode 1 Mytharc Aug 22, 1964
- E2 Season 4, Episode 2 Core Aug 29, 1964
- E3 Season 4, Episode 3 Core Sep 5, 1964
- E4 Season 4, Episode 4 Core Sep 12, 1964
- E5 Season 4, Episode 5 Mytharc Sep 19, 1964
- E6 Season 4, Episode 6 Mytharc Sep 26, 1964
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Season 5, Episode 1 Mytharc Jun 25, 1966
- E2 Season 5, Episode 2 Core Jul 2, 1966
- E3 Season 5, Episode 3 Core Jul 9, 1966
- E4 Season 5, Episode 4 Core Jul 16, 1966
- E5 Season 5, Episode 5 Mytharc Jul 23, 1966
- E6 Season 5, Episode 6 Mytharc 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.
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