Softly Softly: Task Force

Total Seasons :8Total Episodes : 149

Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so...

Episodes(16)

Arrival

1. Arrival

Things are about to change at Thamesford Constabulary when Detective Chief Superintendent Charles Barlow arrives to take over as new head of CID. Barlow's orders are to whip Thamesford Constabulary into shape and to ensure that operations run smoothly. He soon finds that it's going to be a major job to get the constabulary into shape as duties have been neglected. Things are getting tough for everybody that very first night when a young boy is reported missing. Before the night is over, Chief Superintendent Barlow will know who he can rely on at Thamesford ...

Air Date : 1969-11-20

Exercise

2. Exercise

Detective Chief Superitendent Barlow is in for a surprise as Chief Constable Cullen has some considerable staff changes in mind for Thamesford CID. Cullen wants to provide Charlie Barlow with the best team to assist him in setting up a highly efficient task force. However, soon the stabbing of a woman takes priority over personnel matters at Thamesford CID.

Air Date : 1969-11-27

Diversion

3. Diversion

While the task force officers are busy investigating a series of break-ins, an armed hold-up at a timber warehouse requires immediate attention and quick action. Will Thamesford CID be able to catch the robbers and still have time to deal with the burglaries? It's up to Detective Inspector Harry Hawkins and his fellow officers to prove to their superiors how efficient the task force team can work.

Air Date : 1969-12-04

The Spoilt Ones

4. The Spoilt Ones

Air Date : 1969-12-11

To Protect the Innocent...

5. To Protect the Innocent...

Air Date : 1969-12-18

Any Other Night

6. Any Other Night

Air Date : 1970-01-01

The Aggro Boy

7. The Aggro Boy

Air Date : 1970-01-08

Standing Orders

8. Standing Orders

Air Date : 1970-01-15

Private Mischief

9. Private Mischief

Air Date : 1970-01-22

Open and Shut

10. Open and Shut

Air Date : 1970-01-29

Sprats and Mackerals

11. Sprats and Mackerals

A rumor causes Thamesford task force to investigate at Eastcote docks where someone allegedly brings illegal immigrants into the country. WP/DC Betty Donald goes undercover, posing as a juvenile delinquent, while Sergeant Jackson receives an undercover assignment at a nearby camping site. Soon the investigation turns into a run against time when a bunch of abandoned illegal immigrants need to be located before they end up dead.

Air Date : 1970-02-05

Like Any Other Friday...