Softly, Softly

Episode 1

Recovery

Sep 11, 1969

DC Morgan receives information that a big art robbery will take place. The squad acts... but so does the thief.

Episode 2

Flash Point

Sep 18, 1969

Barlow is enjoying a pint at the pub when Watt's girl friend, Dr. Jean Morrow, tells him about an old lady who has been brutally attacked for the sake of a few pounds. Jean's story shocks Barlow into involving the squad in immediate action.

Episode 3

In At the Death

Sep 25, 1969

When the head of a successful firm dies there is always someone waiting to step into his shoes. In this case the dead man's business venture is believed to be crooked and DS Hawkins is closely concerned as to who will fill his place.

Episode 4

Error of Judgement

Oct 2, 1969

A race meeting at Chepstow; and incompetent amateur pilot; a lonely field near Wyvern; why is Barlow interested in these three things? Who is it that Barlow wants to set a trap for? The answer lies in unfinished business from Barlow's past. Will he ever complete it?

Episode 5

Dead Aboard

Oct 9, 1969

A prostitute is found murdered in a quiet backwater quay at Wyvern. Who is the killer? Barlow and his team make every effort to find out.

Episode 6

One Thing Leads To Another

Oct 16, 1969

When Harry Hawkins and Barbara Allin visit a gambling joint it is not just for the purpose of spending their own money. Their main interest is in the easy money that flows, and the club owner, Dino Frankitt, who has the reputation of making HIS easy money in devious ways.

Episode 7

General Post

Oct 23, 1969

When a crime occurs on the doorstep of Headquarters the local force thinks it's funny. But Barlow is not amused. He is aware the incident could be a prelude to a much bigger crime - but what? And why is John Watt even less amused than Barlow?

Episode 8

Wild Goose

Oct 30, 1969

What is a criminal like Jack Carter doing in Wyvern? Barlow hopes to find out by surveillance and is furious when Digby inadvertently makes the squad's interest apparent.

Episode 9

We Shall Miss You

Nov 6, 1969

Barlow and watt travel to Thamesford and back - but not together - in pursuit of important changes in their careers. While they wait to hear the results of their journeys they join forces again in pursuit of one more criminal.

Episode 10

Write Off

Nov 13, 1969

Why is DS Allin so interested in the leisure activities of the elite of Wyvern? And why does a car involved in a minor accident unaccountably burst into flames? The subsequent enquiries are not to Watt's liking.

Episode 11

Arrival

Nov 20, 1969

Barlow's first day at Thamesford is rounded off with a telephone call that involves him in his first major investigation as head of C.I.D.

Episode 12

Exercise

Nov 27, 1969

Episode 13

Diversion

Dec 4, 1969

Routine enquiries into a series of minor break-ins become a major hunt for a dangerous criminal.

Episode 14

The Spoilt Ones

Dec 11, 1969

Episode 15

To Protect The Innocent

Dec 18, 1969

Episode 16

Any Other Night

Jan 1, 1970

Episode 17

The Aggro Boy

Jan 8, 1970

Episode 18

Standing Orders

Jan 15, 1970

Episode 19

Private Mischief

Jan 22, 1970

A worried barman asks John Watt why a detective constable is asking questions about him. Watt makes some alarming discoveries about the constable in question.

Episode 20

Open And Shut

Jan 29, 1970

Episode 21

Sprats And Mackerels

Feb 5, 1970

A whisper from the north of England leads the Task Force to Eastcote Docks. A domestic dispute takes them to the nearby caravan site at Bathgate. But what is the link between the two incidents?

Episode 22

Like Any Other Friday

Feb 12, 1970

Barlow is pursuing the hint of an armed robbery. Hawkins and Jackson are tackling another in a series of Thursday night thefts. But there is something different about this particular Friday.

Episode 23

Power Of The Press

Feb 19, 1970

Episode 24

Trust A Woman

Feb 26, 1970

Episode 25

The Hermit

Mar 5, 1970

Episode 26

Escort

Mar 12, 1970