Sergeant Cork 1963
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- June 29, 1963
- Last Aired
- October 7, 1967
- Format
- 6 seasons · 66 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~66 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Ted Willis
- Network
- ITV1
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
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 5 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 66 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ITV1
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 66 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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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
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- 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
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- 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 The Case of the Hangmans Noose Core Jan 18, 1964
- E5 The Case of the Bristol Mail Core Jan 25, 1964
- E6 The Case of the Silent Suffragette Core Feb 1, 1964
- E7 The Case of the Self Made Man Mytharc Feb 8, 1964
- E8 The Case of the Stricken Surgeon Mytharc Feb 15, 1964
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Case of the Two Poisons Mytharc Apr 4, 1964
- E2 The Case of the Six Suspects Core Apr 11, 1964
- E3 The Case of Big Ben Lewis Core Apr 18, 1964
- E4 The Case of the Amateur Spy Core Apr 25, 1964
- E5 The Case of the Elegant Mistress Core May 2, 1964
- E6 The Case of the Medicine Man Core May 9, 1964
- E7 The Case of the Dumb Witness Core May 16, 1964
- E8 The Case of the Monk's Hood Murder Mytharc May 23, 1964
- E9 The Case of the Penny Plains Core May 30, 1964
- E10 The Case of the Hero's Return Core Jun 6, 1964
- E11 The Case of the Great Pearl Robbery Core Jun 13, 1964
- E12 The Case of the Killer's Mark Mytharc Jun 20, 1964
- E13 The Case of the Cynical Traitor Mytharc Jun 27, 1964
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Case of the Vengeful Garnet Mytharc Aug 22, 1964
- E2 The Case of the Wounded Warder Core Aug 29, 1964
- E3 The Case of the African Murder Core Sep 5, 1964
- E4 The Case of the Dutiful Murderer Core Sep 12, 1964
- E5 The Case of the Pious Patriarch Mytharc Sep 19, 1964
- E6 The Case of the Merry Widower Mytharc Sep 26, 1964
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Case of Albert Watson, V.C. Mytharc Jun 25, 1966
- E2 The Case of the Painted Boat Core Jul 30, 1966
- E3 The Case of the Simple Savage Core Jul 9, 1966
- E4 The Case of the Hooded Student Core Jul 16, 1966
- E5 Season 5, Episode 5 Mytharc Jul 23, 1966
- E6 Season 5, Episode 6 Mytharc Jul 30, 1966
Season 6 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Case of the Fellowship Murder Mytharc Apr 9, 1966
- E2 The Case of the Wayward Wife Core Apr 16, 1966
- E3 The Case of the Missing Cabinet Maker Core Apr 23, 1966
- E4 The Case of the Horseless Carriage Core Apr 30, 1966
- E5 The Case of the Prominent Thespian Core May 7, 1966
- E6 The Case of the Dutiful Bride Core May 14, 1966
- E7 The Case of the William Huckerby, Platelayer Core May 21, 1966
- E8 The Case of the Notorious Nun Core May 28, 1966
- E9 The Case of the Rogue Regiment Core Jun 4, 1966
- E10 The Case of the Travelling Texan Core Jun 11, 1966
- E11 The Case of the Lady's Good Name Core Aug 18, 1966
- E12 The Case of the Vanishing Victim Core Jul 2, 1966
- E13 The Case of the Threatened Rajah Core Jul 9, 1966
- E14 The Case of the Devil's Daughter Core Jul 16, 1966
- E15 The Case of the Unpopular Judge Core Jul 23, 1966
- E16 The Case of the Strolling Players Core Aug 6, 1966
- E17 The Case of the Chelford Changeling Mytharc Aug 13, 1966
- E18 The Case of the Silent Policeman Core Sep 24, 1966
- E19 The Case of the French Mademoiselle Mytharc Aug 27, 1966
- E20 The Case of the Fallen Family Core Sep 10, 1966
- E21 The Case of the Crystal Ball Mytharc Sep 17, 1966
- E22 The Case of the Silent Bell Mytharc Aug 20, 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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