Parkin's Patch

1. S01E01Hoof Nor HornSeptember 19, 1969—Moss is called to a local farm where six sheep have been stolen during the night, the third such instance in the wider area. Moss doesn't ha
2. S01E02Lock, Stock and...September 26, 1969—PC Moss Parkin, patrolling Fickley village late at night, notices a shop door left open and investigates - and finds a puzzling burglary.
3. S01E03Dead? Or Alive?October 3, 1969—Parkin is suspicious when a man comes in and confesses to murder - is he being taken for a fool?
4. S01E04Fame of a KindOctober 10, 1969—PC Moss Parkin is sure that Jack Kenny, wanted in connection with a theft at a nearby hotel, will have gone into hiding at his mother's hous
5. S01E05BonusOctober 17, 1969—Are Parkin and Radley really onto something when they both suspect Mr Henderson, the local insurance agent?
6. S01E06The Good ListenerOctober 24, 1969—A husband reports his wife missing, and Parkin quickly finds that he was not the only person to have seen her in the company of another man.
7. S01E07The DeserterOctober 31, 1969—Parkin is called on to help Sergeant Eldridge of the military police, but has little sympathy for his harsh attitude.
8. S01E08The Way HomeNovember 7, 1969—Parkin comes to the help of three men whose car has broken down, and who have their own reason for wanting to be on their way.
9. S01E09BoysNovember 14, 1969—Four teenage boys steal a car from outside the local cinema, but matters become more serious when they knock down a pedestrian.
10. S01E10A Pair of Good ShoesNovember 21, 1969—When a local girl arrives at the police house late at night claiming to have been attacked, Parkin has to decide whether to take her complai
11. S01E11The Birmingham ConNovember 28, 1969—Is Ron Radley jumping to conclusions when he suspects well-known local villain Danny Shea of fraud?
12. S01E12Nothing PersonalDecember 5, 1969—Beth Parkin is alone late at night when she is disturbed by some noise downstairs; going to investigate she confronts an intruder in the pol
13. S01E13Everybody Knew But MeDecember 12, 1969—Parkin, while out for the evening with Beth, is asked if he can look into the pilfering of stock from a pub.
14. S01E14No Friendship for CoppersDecember 19, 1969—Radley disagrees with Parkin over the investigation of a theft, and thinks him too ready to side with his neighbours in the village.
15. S01E15The Manchester PassengerJanuary 2, 1970—Late on Boxing Day, PC Moss Parkin is called on to deal with a rather mysterious drunk.
16. S01E16The JourneyJanuary 9, 1970—Parkin is escorting a prisoner back from London on the train when he is given a tip-off for a planned bullion heist.
17. S01E17Regulation 17January 16, 1970—Parkin is suspended when an allegation of theft is made against him.
18. S01E18VickoryJanuary 23, 1970—A rock star finds his reputation precedes him when he buys a mansion in the village and moves in with his girlfriend.
19. S01E19Fox Among the ChickensJanuary 30, 1970—Parkin is visiting a widow to investigate the disappearance of eggs from her chicken coop when he comes across what he is convinced is a con
20. S01E20Wise MenFebruary 6, 1970—Parkin stops an itinerant tramp following a number of petty thefts is the village, but finds he has the solution to the disappearance of a p
21. S01E21This Little Piggy...February 13, 1970—Parkin has to make unpopular decisions when supervising the sale of livestock at the local market.
22. S01E22Low NoonFebruary 20, 1970—The return to Fickley of a newly released criminal causes alarm among the villagers, but Parkin is limited in what he can do.
23. S01E23The Spider's WebFebruary 27, 1970—The chance sighting by Parkin of a known criminal interests DC Radley, who tries to anticipate his next move.
24. S01E24It's Got to Be LocalMarch 6, 1970—Parkin and Radley investigate the theft of cash from a small shop, which has left the elderly owner deeply shaken.
25. S01E25The LinkMarch 13, 1970—Having been alerted of a gang of burglars likely to be in the area, Parkin is surprised when DC Radley takes little interest in a break-in.
26. S01E26Two Gentlemen StandingMarch 20, 1970—Moss has to deal with a Chief Inspector from Scotland Yard, called in to assist with the investigation into the theft of a painting.

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