Series · 1969 – 1976 · Crime
Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
8 seasons · 149 episodes

Episode 01
Arrival
Things are about to change at Thamesford Constabulary when Detective Chief Superintendent Charles Barlow arrives to take over as new head of CID. Barlow's orders are to whip Thamesford Constabulary into shape and to ensure that operations run smoothly. He soon finds that it's going to be a major job to get the constabulary into shape as duties have been neglected. Things are getting tough for everybody that very first night when a young boy is reported missing. Before the night is over, Chief Superintendent Barlow will know who he can rely on at Thamesford ...

Episode 02
Exercise
Detective Chief Superitendent Barlow is in for a surprise as Chief Constable Cullen has some considerable staff changes in mind for Thamesford CID. Cullen wants to provide Charlie Barlow with the best team to assist him in setting up a highly efficient task force. However, soon the stabbing of a woman takes priority over personnel matters at Thamesford CID.

Episode 03
Diversion
While the task force officers are busy investigating a series of break-ins, an armed hold-up at a timber warehouse requires immediate attention and quick action. Will Thamesford CID be able to catch the robbers and still have time to deal with the burglaries? It's up to Detective Inspector Harry Hawkins and his fellow officers to prove to their superiors how efficient the task force team can work.

Episode 04
The Spoilt Ones
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Episode 05
To Protect the Innocent...
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Episode 06
Any Other Night
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Episode 07
The Aggro Boy
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Episode 08
Standing Orders
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Episode 09
Private Mischief
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Episode 10
Open and Shut
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Episode 11
Sprats and Mackerals
A rumor causes Thamesford task force to investigate at Eastcote docks where someone allegedly brings illegal immigrants into the country. WP/DC Betty Donald goes undercover, posing as a juvenile delinquent, while Sergeant Jackson receives an undercover assignment at a nearby camping site. Soon the investigation turns into a run against time when a bunch of abandoned illegal immigrants need to be located before they end up dead.

Episode 12
Like Any Other Friday...
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Episode 13
Power of the Press
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Episode 14
Trust a Woman
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Episode 15
The Hermit
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Episode 16
Escort
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Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
3 principal cast
Softly Softly: Task Force is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime has 8 seasons and 149 total episodes, rated 6.0/10 by 2 viewers.
Softly Softly: Task Force has 8 seasons with 149 episodes in total.
Softly Softly: Task Force has ended and is no longer in production.
Softly Softly: Task Force airs on BBC One.
Softly Softly: Task Force first aired on November 20, 1969.
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