Softly, Softly: Series 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Softly, Softly Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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Inside Out
Nov 2, 1966 · 50 min
The regional Crime Squad has moved from Gloucester to Di John Watt's building in Wyvern. The move does not please Watt or his detectives as it brings them directly under the eyes
All That Glitters
Nov 9, 1966 · 50 min
Three apparently unrelated facts turn out to have a fascinating connection. A former criminal, now crippled, lives like a lord but has no visible means of support. A film unit ar
The Jackpot
Nov 16, 1966 · 50 min
A new gambling club is due to open and already the manager has been 'invited' to pay protection money to a man from a firm that supplies fruit machines. The Squad investigate, and
Murder Reported
Nov 23, 1966 · 50 min
Barlow's manpower diplomacy is strongly tested as Detective Superintendent Arthur Jones leads a murder hunts for only the second time in his career.
Heart Of Brass
Dec 7, 1966 · 50 min
DI Watt and DC Box look into the affairs of Sammy Roach and his girl friend Josie.
Find The Lady
Dec 14, 1966 · 50 min
Barlow and Hawkins feel that many of their problems will be solved if only they can 'find the lady'.
What Colour A Wolf ?
Feb 8, 1967 · 50 min
Stolen objects seem to be disappearing into thin air immediately after their removal from private collections. DC Dwyer has been found to have run up a large debt to a local booki
The Informant (1) Rough Justice
Feb 22, 1967 · 50 min
When Billie Greave is found injured in a factory storeroom it seems obvious to the police that he has fallen while attempting to blow a safe. Barlow is disappointed and angry, for
The Same The Whole World Over
Mar 8, 1967 · 50 min
The Regional Crime Squad is on the trail of a gang of robbers.