TV series
The Sweeney
Overview
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Details
- First air date
- 1975-01-02
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 seasons
- Episodes
- 53 episodes
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
- Network
- ITV1
- Production
- Thames Television, Euston Films
- Country
- GB
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- John Thaw as Det. Insp. Jack Regan
- Dennis Waterman as Det. Sgt. George Carter
- Garfield Morgan as Det. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins
- John Alkin as DS Tom Daniels
- Martyn Read as DC Jimmy Thorpe
- Morris Perry as Det. Chief Supt. Maynon
- John Flanagan as DS Matt Mathews
- Jennifer Thanisch as Susie Regan
- James Warrior as Det. Con. Jellyneck
- Nick Brimble as Det. Con. Gerry Burtonshaw
- Benjamin Whitrow as Det. Chief Supt. Braithwaite
- Stephanie Turner as Alison Carter
Creators and crew
- Ian Kennedy Martin - Creator
- George Taylor - Executive Producer
- Tom Clegg - Director
- David Wickes - Director
- Douglas Camfield - Director
- Terry Green - Director
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