Softly, Softly: Season 9
Season 9 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 8.
- 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
Season 9 Progress Shield
Signed Off
Sep 19, 1973 · 50 min
A policeman is missing. Is there anything sinister in his disappearance, or is there a simple explanation?
A Quiet Man
Sep 26, 1973 · 50 min
A quiet morning: a milkman on his round in a residential street. But the peace is soon shattered.
Twenty-Seven Pieces of Porcelain
Oct 17, 1973 · 50 min
Watt thinks the piece of Wedgwood china he buys for his wife is expensive enough, until he has to investigate a theft.
Night-Watch
Oct 24, 1973 · 50 min
Snow and Nesbitt are enquiring into a crime which has happened. Evans is asking about a crime which may happen. John Watt is concentrating on the present.
Catch As Catch Can
Oct 31, 1973 · 50 min
Why is Hawkins preparing his latest operation behind closed doors? And why is he so interested in a small-time thief?
The Loudmouth
Nov 7, 1973 · 50 min
John Watt receives a tip-off which he believes could lead him to a 'crime boss'.
Slip of the Tongue
Nov 21, 1973 · 50 min
Watt and Hawkins are baffled by a couple of crooks; Hawkins is angry with a probation officer and Evans is hurt by a brick. It's a dog's life being a policeman!
Skipper's Walk
Dec 5, 1973 · 50 min
Hawkins takes his wife's dog for a walk one night. They meet a drunk who tells him a disturbing tale. Hawkins has to tell John Watt. Together they have to do a job hated by all
Cover
Dec 12, 1973 · 50 min
A barn is burned down. It could be arson, but the insurance is hardly worth claiming. And of course, fires do happen. But Evans is suspicious, and he goes in for a spot of brick
The Raider
Jan 9, 1974 · 50 min
Jackie Warren is dangerous. He has escaped from jail and no-one knows where he is. Then a Post Office van is robbed in Kingley and Watt finds him on his own doorstep.