Fair rating?The Professionals· Season 1 · Episode 3
Old Dog With New Tricks
A gangster called Turkel devises a plot to free his brother from jail by taking hostage an important figure in authority. He is unaware, however, that the 'important figure' he has taken in is actually Cowley masquerading as the Home Secretary, with Bodie as his bodyguard and Doyle ready to pull the trigger on Turkel's brother.
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#12In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#13All-timeof 16 rated episodes
−1.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
1978First airedJanuary 13, 1978
Guest stars
Johnny Shannonas Charley Turkel
Phil Davisas Billy Turner
Pamela Stephensonas Emma Bolding
Stephan Chaseas DapperRichard Hamptonas Morgan
Anthony Mortonas Henry TurkelBasil Hoskinsas Dr. BrookEdward Dentithas High Ranking Police OfficerSammie Winmillas Young LadyHoward Bellas CID Sergeant
Bridget Briceas Betty
John Juddas Inspector Chives
Alan Harrisas Radio Operator (uncredited)
Guy Standevenas Police Sergeant (uncredited)Crew
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