The Gentle Touch Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1980 · ITV1 · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About The Gentle Touch
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Gentle Touch have?
The Gentle Touch has 5 seasons and 56 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on April 11, 1980.
Is The Gentle Touch renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Gentle Touch has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Gentle Touch?
It takes 46h 40m (2800 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Gentle Touch. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 24 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 46.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 24 days.
Where can you stream or watch The Gentle Touch?
The Gentle Touch is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Gentle Touch?
The Gentle Touch has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in The Gentle Touch?
The primary ensemble cast includes Jill Gascoine as DI Maggie Forbes (age 83 (deceased)), William Marlowe as DCI Bill Russell (age 72 (deceased)), Paul Moriarty as DS Jake Barratt (age 80), Brian Gwaspari as DI Bob Croft.
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Gascoine | DI Maggie Forbes | 83 (deceased) |
| William Marlowe | DCI Bill Russell | 72 (deceased) |
| Paul Moriarty | DS Jake Barratt | 80 |
| Brian Gwaspari | DI Bob Croft | – |
| Nigel Rathbone | Steve Forbes | 66 |
| Derek Thompson | DS Jimmy Fenton | 78 |
| Kevin O'Shea | DS Peter Phillips | 74 |
| James Ottaway | George Taylor | 90 (deceased) |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Gentle Touch are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.