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It's Dark Outside

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This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long. By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).

Jan 3, 19642 seasons16 episodesEndedEN

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William Mervyn

Chief Insp. Charles Rose

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Seasons

Season 1

8 episodes

Premiered Jan 3, 1964

Season 2

8 episodes

Premiered Feb 26, 1965

Episodes

1–6 of 8

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Ep 1

The Grim World of the Brothers Tulk

Jan 3, 1964

55m

Harold and Arthur Tulk are a washed up musical hall comedy duo. Harold is picked up carrying a notebook of murdered child Doreen Bates. Swift is convinced of his guilt but when Harold is found dead in his cell, he becomes a suspect.

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Ep 2

One Man's Right

Jan 10, 1964

55m

Raoul Brissac is guest of honour of the Third Annual Conference of Human Rights International. However, Rose arrives to arrest Brissac for bringing uncut heroin and possible murder; and a hitman has entered the building to kill Brissac.

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Ep 3

Speak Ill of the Living

Jan 17, 1964

55m

Prostitute Juliette White is hanged for murder. Barrister Anthony Brand is contacted by dancer Dolores Dacosta, who wants to confess. She claims that she took the victim to White's flat and shot him when found out she stole his wallet.

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Ep 4

More Ways of Killing a Cat

Jan 24, 1964

55m

Swift opens a parcel fitted with a small detonating device, followed by a second containing a live detonator. Swift recounts his old friend Hammond, who was instituted but is now threatening his life.

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Ep 5

Wake the Dead

Jan 31, 1964

55m

An old Irish habitual criminal is released from prison and starts work for a conman who lures victims with a spiritualism scheme. But one has led to suicide, and the ex-con has unwittingly stolen valuable evidence.

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Ep 6

A Room with No View

Feb 7, 1964

55m

Swift is called to investigate an attack by dogs on a Black musician. Despite living under a slum conditions, he stays silent but asks Alice Brand to write an article to highlight the racket and discover who the real owner is.

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