Strangers 1978
What is Strangers?
The television series "Strangers" is a police procedural that originated on ITV. It was created and principally written by Murray Smith, based on characters from a novel series and a previous television adaptation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 5, 1978
- Last aired
- Oct 20, 1982
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 32 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "Strangers" is a police procedural that originated on ITV. It was created and principally written by Murray Smith, based on characters from a novel series and a previous television adaptation. The series features Don Henderson and Dennis Blanch reprising their roles from the earlier adaptation. The show brings together a group of police officers from across the country, who are relocated to the north of England. This move is intended to give them an advantage in their work, as they are not familiar to the local community. The series is based on the characters and concept of the earlier television adaptation "The XYY Man", which was also created by Kenneth Royce.
Should you watch it?
“A covert team of unknown detectives infiltrates crime in northern England.”
- Strong ensemble cast
- Intriguing undercover premise
- Authentic 1970s British police atmosphere
- Period production values may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy classic British crime dramas with undercover investigations.
The series features mature crime themes typical of 1970s police dramas, suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 7 episodes
- E1 The Paradise Set Mytharc Jun 5, 1978
- E2 Duty Roster Core Jun 12, 1978
- E3 Silver Lining Core Jun 19, 1978
- E4 Accidental Death Core Jun 26, 1978
- E5 Briscoe Core Jul 3, 1978
- E6 Right and Wrong Mytharc Jul 10, 1978
- E7 Paying Guests Mytharc Jul 17, 1978
Season 2 · 5 episodes
- E1 The Wheeler Dealers Mytharc Jan 9, 1979
- E2 Call of the Wild Core Jan 16, 1979
- E3 Clever Dick Core Jan 23, 1979
- E4 Friends in High Places Core Jan 30, 1979
- E5 Marriages, Deaths and Births Mytharc Feb 6, 1979
Season 3 · 7 episodes
- E1 Retribution Mytharc Oct 14, 1980
- E2 You Can't Win 'Em All Core Oct 21, 1980
- E3 Armed and Dangerous Mytharc Oct 28, 1980
- E4 Racing Certainty Core Nov 4, 1980
- E5 Clowns Don't Cry Core Nov 11, 1980
- E6 Tom Thumb and Other Stories Mytharc Nov 18, 1980
- E7 No Orchids for Missing Blandisch Mytharc Nov 25, 1980
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Moscow Subway Murders Mytharc Sep 25, 1981
- E2 The Loneliness of the Long Distance Copper Core Oct 2, 1981
- E3 A Dear Green Place Core Oct 9, 1981
- E4 Stand and Deliver Core Oct 16, 1981
- E5 The Flowers of Edinburgh Mytharc Oct 23, 1981
- E6 Soldiers of Misfortune Mytharc Oct 30, 1981
Season 5 · 7 episodes
- E1 A Much Underestimated Man Mytharc Sep 8, 1982
- E2 A Swift and Evil Rozzer Core Sep 15, 1982
- E3 The Tender Trap Core Sep 22, 1982
- E4 The Lost Chord Core Sep 29, 1982
- E5 A Free Weekend in the Country Mytharc Oct 6, 1982
- E6 Charlie's Brother's Birthday (Part 1) Mytharc Oct 13, 1982
- E7 With These Gloves You Can Pass Through Mirrors (Part 2) Mytharc Oct 20, 1982
Frequently asked questions
When did Strangers originally air?
It aired on ITV from 1978 to 1982.
Who created and principally wrote the series?
Murray Smith created and principally wrote Strangers.
Which characters do Don Henderson and Dennis Blanch portray?
Don Henderson plays Detective Sergeant George Bulman and Dennis Blanch plays Detective Constable Derek Willis.
What is the basic premise of the show?
A group of police officers from across the country operate in northern England, using their anonymity to infiltrate criminal activity.
Is Strangers related to The XYY Man?
Yes, it is based on characters created by Kenneth Royce in his novel series and the earlier TV adaptation The XYY Man.
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