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The first of a trilogy of police procedurals produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose, The Odd Man initially dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By season three, Rose takes Gardiner's place.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
Season02
- S02E01The Raggle-Taggle GipsyMay 11, 1962—When an ex-Hungarian turns up mysteriously after having been missing for a whole year, is taken ill and then dies from an overdose of drugs,
- S02E02South American WayMay 18, 1962—When Gardiner organises a British tour for a South American dance company and discovers a plot to discredit their patron, he intervenes on t
- S02E03The Circular EscapeMay 25, 1962—When Professor Preece is sent to prison for passing secrets to a foreign agent but escapes to settle accounts with the real traitor (his son
- S02E04A Hundred Foot of FilmJune 1, 1962—Before Gardiner can arrive at a sleazy hotel to keep a rendezvous with a man claiming to have important news, South kills the informer. Gard
- S02E05Francis the ThirdJune 8, 1962—A young boy 'adopts' Judy and declares that he will stay with the Gardiners, and then produces a £100 note to pay rent. This odd event leads
- S02E06A View to DeathJune 15, 1962—When Judy has a nightmare during which she is murdered by a mute killer and then meets South, the man from her dreams, in a train corridor,
- S02E07The Great Big Question MarkJune 22, 1962—Gardiner is approached by a young girl who asks him to sign a petition on behalf of South, who is applying for a reprieve. They argue and th
- S02E08The House of D'ArblayJune 29, 1962—The body of an actor, covered with flowers and found in a car, leads Gardiner to bait a trap for South.
Season03
- S03E01The Pretty Silver GameApril 5, 1963—Enter Chief Inspector Charles Rose: 'Once you know me better, Sergeant, you will realise the most terrifying thing about me. I never get ang
- S03E02The Last Bright Hope of Georgia SnowApril 12, 1963—Rose and Swift find themselves entwined in the mystery of Georgia Snow, a young girl who requested Gardiner's assistance, but is now beyond
- S03E03The Double Image of Mother EveApril 19, 1963—Why should a nun request police protection? Rose and Swift will gladly assist the woman - providing they know what they are letting themselv
- S03E04Yesterday Is for PsychiatristsApril 26, 1963—Murder. Extortion. Rose and Swift have dealt have with both. But when Gardiner gets himself into hot water, Rose must do some quick thinking
- S03E05The Town That Dies at EightMay 3, 1963—A town where nobody sets foot outside after dark draws Rose's attention. Why should everyone be so afraid? What dark mystery lurks in the sh
- S03E06This Stuff's Thicker Than WaterMay 10, 1963—Jake Justice is a very determined man. When he wants Rose to reopen an unsolved case, the CI has no option but to do so. At least that's wha
- S03E07The Betrayal of Ambrose FleechMay 17, 1963—'The people of this country have began to lose faith in their country's security system. do you agree, Inspector?' Rose does. But he won't a
- S03E08Prince on a White HorseMay 24, 1963—'Last time, I offered you money. I offered you mercy. But you were too big for either. Next time it will be difficult. Tomorrow brings now m
Season04
- S04E01S4.E1 ∙ The Saga of Johnny MacJuly 26, 1963—Someone is out to send Johnny Mac to heaven - at least that's what Rose is expected to believe. But when someone leaves an explosive device
- S04E02S4.E2 ∙ The Sheep 'Neath the SnowAugust 2, 1963—CI Rose and DS Swift find themselves up against a man determined to see the Inspector drummed out of the force.'Your head will roll for this
- S04E03S4.E3 ∙ Portrait of CarolineAugust 9, 1963—A confusing case for CI Rose. Day one: a girl almost gets strangled and her husband vanishes. Day two: he returns and gets strangled, and th
- S04E04S4.E4 ∙ Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Pounds TwelveAugust 16, 1963—Tommy Fryer is a very methodical man. On May 3, he had one shilling. May 6, one shilling and sixpence. May 11 - five shillings. Entries in a
- S04E05S4.E5 ∙ A Pattern of Little Silver DevilsAugust 23, 1963—Why do people become policemen? Someone has to do the job. But this is one time Rose wishes he had chosen another profession. Digging into t
- S04E06S4.E6 ∙ The Long WoundAugust 30, 1963—When a murderer appears to have left his calling card, and wishes to be found, CI Rose finds himself investigating an unusual murder to whic
- S04E07S4.E7 ∙ A Kind of Wild JusticeSeptember 6, 1963—Murder comes in all shapes and all sizes. The victim can be a person's mother, niece or brother. Rose gets the impression that all is not as
- S04E08S4.E8 ∙ A Last Tilt at the WindmillSeptember 13, 1963—'Look, you've had £10,000 worth of publicity already. A murder arrest right in your back pocket. Cut your losses. They may be heavy,' - CI R
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