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The Gentle Touch (1980)

TV Series ★ 7.2 50 min

Crime Drama

Notable as the first British series to feature a female police officer (predating Juliet Bravo by four months), Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes raises her teenage son while navigating a male-dominated police force following the murder of her police commissioner husband.

Terence Feely Creator

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Released
April 11, 1980
Runtime
50 min
IMDb
tt0083420
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Cast

Jill Gascoine Jill Gascoine DI Maggie Forbes William Marlowe William Marlowe DCI Bill Russell Paul Moriarty Paul Moriarty DS Jake Barratt

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gentle Touch about?
Notable as the first British series to feature a female police officer (predating Juliet Bravo by four months), Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes raises her teenage son while navigating a male-dominated police force following the murder of her police commissioner husband.
Who created The Gentle Touch?
The Gentle Touch was created by Terence Feely.
Who stars in The Gentle Touch?
The Gentle Touch stars Jill Gascoine, William Marlowe, Paul Moriarty.
When was The Gentle Touch released?
The Gentle Touch is a 1980 crime, drama series.
Where can I watch The Gentle Touch?
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