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Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
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Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
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Episode 1
While in prison, inmates Titus Oates and Colly Kibber plan a robbery.
Directed by Tom CleggWritten by Troy Kennedy MartinGuest stars Lee Montague, Ronald Fraser, James Aubrey, Peter Schofield, Maureen Lipman, Jonathan Elsom, Basil Dignam, Deirdre Costello
Episode 2
Regan and Carter go after Billy Medhurst, implicated in a robbery that resulted in a policeman being shot and crippled. But is the past clouding Regan's judgement?
Directed by Terry GreenWritten by Tony HoareGuest stars Anthony Heaton, Maureen Sweeney, Lewis Fiander, Martin Fisk, Johnny Shannon, James Beckett, Paul Kember, James Taylor
Episode 3
Regan gets involved in a secret government deal, thanks to Shebbeq, a Turkish cop.
Directed by Tom CleggWritten by Troy Kennedy MartinGuest stars Jim McManus, Morris Perry, Nadim Sawalha, Valentine Palmer, Frederick Treves, Michael Cronin, Ian Thompson, Ronnie Brody
Episode 4
Regan is assigned to ensure the safe shipment of a gold bullion consignment.
Directed by David WickesWritten by Andrew WilsonGuest stars George Cole, John Hurt, Peter Bayliss, Ann Curthoys, Nina Thomas, Lawrence James, Keith Ashton, Jason James
Episode 5
How will new recruit Bob Hargreaves cope with an investigation into a violent burglary?
Directed by David WickesWritten by Roger MarshallGuest stars Norman Eshley, Arthur English, Bernard Spear, Lesley Dunlop, Ralph Arliss, Norma Streader, Anne-Louise Wakefield, Shay Gorman
Episode 6
Regan and Carter go undercover to assess corruption charges made against CID officers.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by Roger MarshallGuest stars Norman Jones, John Lyons, Sheila Brennan, Brian Poyser, Rod Culbertson, Colin Rix, David Miller, Kenneth Gilbert
Episode 7
Regan tries to help out the son of a friend when the lad is implicated in an assault.
Directed by Tom CleggWritten by Trevor PrestonGuest stars Marjorie Yates, Karl Howman, Geraldine Moffat, Brian Gwaspari, Frank Mills, Tim Hardy, Jeremy Sinden, Roger Booth
Episode 8
Regan gets involved in gangland warfare following the death of one of London’s leading villains.
Directed by William BrayneWritten by Peter HillGuest stars Sue Lloyd, Willoughby Goddard, Hywel Bennett, Peter Dyneley, Maxwell Shaw, Alan Tilvern, David Sterne, Gail Grainger
Episode 9
Regan is fitted up by an ex-con to get his daughter's dodgy boyfriend out of the picture.
Directed by Christopher MenaulWritten by Richard HarrisGuest stars Derek Francis, Terence Budd, Tina Heath, Kenny Lynch, Malcolm Tierney, Ron Pember, John Barrard, Simon Callow
Episode 10
Carter's girlfriend asks him to find a missing villain, but Regan is suspicious.
Directed by Douglas CamfieldWritten by Peter J. HammondGuest stars Dave King, Geraldine James, Ken Kitson, George Harris, Bill Armour, Anthony Douse, James Warrior, David Ellison
Episode 11
Regan must find the source of illegal guns that are flooding the market.
Directed by Tom CleggWritten by Robert WalesGuest stars Roy Sone, Clifford Kershaw, Anne Dyson, Alan David, Mona Hammond, George Tovey, Julian Littman, Steven Pacey
Episode 12
Regan knows the identity of a robber, but has a difficult time proving his guilt.
Directed by Mike VardyWritten by Ranald GrahamGuest stars Moira Redmond, Norman Rodway, James Cossins, Daphne Oxenford, Peggy Bullock, Carolyn Hudson
Episode 13
An armed robber is sprung from jail and comes looking for Regan.
Directed by David WickesWritten by Roger MarshallGuest stars Roger Brierley, George Sweeney, Brendan Price, John Sharp, Jan Harvey, Dave Hill, Alan Mitchell, Keith James
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
John ThawDet. Insp. Jack Regan
Dennis WatermanDet. Sgt. George Carter
Garfield MorganDet. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins
George LaytonRay Stackpole
Colin DouglasCommander
Morris PerryDet. Chief Supt. Maynon
Patrick MowerColin McGruder
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