Van der Valk 1972
What is Van der Valk?
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. The show features Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris Piet van der Valk.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 13, 1972
- Last aired
- Feb 19, 1992
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- ITV1
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. The show features Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris Piet van der Valk. The series is based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels written by Nicolas Freeling. The first series of the show was broadcast in 1972. The program follows the investigations of the Amsterdam-based police commissioner as he solves various criminal cases. The series was notable for its European setting and Foster's portrayal of the methodical Dutch detective. The show maintained the continental tone and style of Freeling's original literary works while adapting them for television audiences. Thames Television produced the series as part of their regular programming for the ITV network, bringing the character of van der Valk to British screens through Foster's performance in the lead role.
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“A Dutch detective investigates complex criminal cases in this classic British television series.”
- based on nicolas freeling novels
- compelling lead performance
- dated production values
Watch it if you enjoy vintage british crime dramas adapted from established literary sources.
The series contains themes and depictions typical of 1970s television crime dramas.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 One Herring's Not Enough Mytharc Sep 13, 1972
- E2 Destroying Angel Core Sep 20, 1972
- E3 Blue Notes Mytharc Sep 27, 1972
- E4 Elected Silence Core Oct 4, 1972
- E5 Thicker Than Water Mytharc Oct 11, 1972
- E6 The Adventurer Mytharc Oct 18, 1972
Season 2 · 7 episodes
- E1 A Death by the Sea Mytharc Aug 29, 1973
- E2 A Man of No Importance Core Sep 5, 1973
- E3 A Rose for Mr. Reinhart Core Sep 12, 1973
- E4 A Dangerous Point of View Core Sep 19, 1973
- E5 Season for Love Core Sep 26, 1973
- E6 Rich Man, Poor Man Mytharc Oct 3, 1973
- E7 The Rainbow Ends Here Mytharc Oct 10, 1973
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 Enemy Mytharc Sep 5, 1977
- E2 Accidental Core Sep 12, 1977
- E3 The Runt Core Sep 19, 1977
- E4 Wolf Mytharc Sep 26, 1977
- E5 Man of Iron Core Oct 3, 1977
- E6 Everybody Does It Core Oct 10, 1977
- E7 Face Value Core Oct 17, 1977
- E8 Dead on Arrival Core Oct 24, 1977
- E9 The Professor Core Oct 31, 1977
- E10 In Hazard Core Nov 7, 1977
- E11 Gold Plated Delinquents Mytharc Nov 14, 1977
- E12 Diane Mytharc Nov 21, 1977
Season 4 · 4 episodes
- E1 Doctor Hoffmann's Children Mytharc Jan 16, 1991
- E2 Dangerous Games Core Jan 23, 1991
- E3 A Sudden Silence Core Jan 30, 1991
- E4 The Little Rascals Mytharc Feb 6, 1991
Season 5 · 3 episodes
- E1 The Ties That Bind Mytharc Feb 5, 1992
- E2 Proof of Life Core Feb 12, 1992
- E3 Still Waters Mytharc Feb 19, 1992
Frequently asked questions
Who plays the lead character?
The title role of Commissaris Piet van der Valk is played by Barry Foster.
Who produced the series?
The series was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network.
When did the series first air?
The first series was shown in 1972.
What is the source material?
The show is based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels written by Nicolas Freeling.
Where is the series set?
The series is set in the Netherlands and features a Dutch detective.
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