Episode
The Detectives: Special Branch
Overview
The Superintendent selects the duo for a particularly sensitive assignment. His granddaughter has become involved in an anti-road protest and he needs Louis and Briggs to 'rescue' her.
Details
- Series
- The Detectives
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1997-01-14
Episode context
Special Branch is Episode 1 in Season 5 of The Detectives. It aired on 1997-01-14.
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