The Gentle Touch 1980
What is The Gentle Touch?
The television series "The Gentle Touch" is a British drama that premiered in 1980. It is notable for being the first British series to feature a female police officer.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 56
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 11, 1980
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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The television series "The Gentle Touch" is a British drama that premiered in 1980. It is notable for being the first British series to feature a female police officer. The show revolves around the character of a detective inspector who is a single parent, raising her teenage son. Her personal life is intertwined with her professional career as she navigates the challenges of a male-dominated police force. The series explores her experiences and relationships within this environment. The character's background is marked by a significant event, the murder of a significant figure in her life, her police commissioner husband. The show's focus on a female character in a traditionally male-dominated profession was a significant aspect of its premise, and it paved the way for future representations of women in law enforcement on British television.
Should you watch it?
“Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes leads a male-dominated police force while raising her teenage son.”
- features groundbreaking lead character
- explores personal and professional balance
- limited plot details available in provided sources
Watch it if you are interested in pioneering television series about female police officers.
The series deals with crime and the murder of a police commissioner husband.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
- E1 Killers (1) Apr 11, 1980
- E2 Recoil (2) Apr 18, 1980
- E3 Help Apr 25, 1980
- E4 Shock May 2, 1980
- E5 Blade May 9, 1980
- E6 Rogue May 16, 1980
- E7 Melody May 23, 1980
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Something Blue Sep 5, 1980
- E2 Decoy Sep 12, 1980
- E3 Break-In Sep 19, 1980
- E4 Menaces Sep 26, 1980
- E5 Hammer Oct 3, 1980
- E6 Chance Oct 10, 1980
- E7 Loyalties Oct 17, 1980
- E8 Maggie's Luck Oct 24, 1980
- E9 Shame Oct 31, 1980
- E10 The Ring Nov 7, 1980
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 Gifts Nov 6, 1981
- E2 Doubt Nov 13, 1981
- E3 The Hit Nov 20, 1981
- E4 Scapegoat Nov 27, 1981
- E5 Knife Dec 4, 1981
- E6 Protection Dec 11, 1981
- E7 Paint It Black Dec 18, 1981
- E8 Affray Jan 1, 1982
- E9 Black Fox, White Vixen Jan 8, 1982
- E10 One of Those Days Jan 15, 1982
- E11 Vigil Jan 22, 1982
- E12 Damage Jan 29, 1982
- E13 Solution Feb 5, 1982
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Right of Entry Oct 22, 1982
- E2 Be Lucky Uncle Oct 29, 1982
- E3 Cause and Effect Nov 5, 1982
- E4 Auctions Nov 12, 1982
- E5 Danny Nov 19, 1982
- E6 Victims Nov 26, 1982
- E7 The Meat Rack Dec 3, 1982
- E8 Joker Dec 10, 1982
- E9 Tough, Mrs. Rudge Dec 17, 1982
- E10 Private Views Jan 7, 1983
- E11 Pressures Jan 14, 1983
- E12 Weekend Jan 21, 1983
- E13 Who's Afraid of Josie Tate? Jan 28, 1983
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Finders, Keepers (1) Sep 1, 1984
- E2 Losers, Weepers (2) Sep 8, 1984
- E3 Do It Yourself Sep 15, 1984
- E4 The Conference Sep 22, 1984
- E5 The Good, the Bad and the Rest Sep 29, 1984
- E6 Mad Dog Oct 6, 1984
- E7 Wise Child Oct 13, 1984
- E8 Appearances Can Be Deceptive Oct 20, 1984
- E9 Secrets Oct 27, 1984
- E10 Fox and Hounds Nov 3, 1984
- E11 Cure Nov 10, 1984
- E12 A Woman's Word Nov 17, 1984
- E13 Exit Laughing Nov 24, 1984
Frequently asked questions
When did The Gentle Touch premiere?
The series premiered in 1980.
Who is the main character of the series?
The main character is Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes.
What makes the series notable?
It is notable as the first British series to feature a female police officer as its leading character.
How does the series relate to Juliet Bravo?
It predates the similarly themed BBC series Juliet Bravo by four months.
What are the genres of the series?
The genres listed are crime and drama.