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[Peachy]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show
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Minus the facial hair Miss Lizzie.

[splott]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

Follow this link as all the cast are listed there


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http://www.tv.com/z-cars/show/4039/cast.html

[PhilRich]

Well I did say my brain was a bit rusty 

[Dishevelled Den]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show
[/quote]


That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)

[Peachy]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)
[/quote]

George Dixon, Now you are talking. The Blue Lamp. Leading man dies only to be ressurected for the next 26 years I think it was. Played by the late great Jack Warner.
Outstanding.

[splott]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)

George Dixon, Now you are talking. The Blue Lamp. Leading man dies only to be ressurected for the next 26 years I think it was. Played by the late great Jack Warner.
Outstanding.[/quote]


Here is the man himself...........................

                                 [/img]

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)
[/quote]


Yes Zulu, Z Cars was a big (at the time) breakaway from the cosy, comfortable and never too disturbing friendly 'bobby on the street' in Dixon of Dock Green, and indeed No Hiding Place.  It started to show 'real' life, as it was, hard and nasty (for the 1960s!) policing in a changing world.  It was a wonderful revelation, and one that would develop into ever more gritty crime dramas.

Probably one of the most shocking scenes in DoDG for the early sixties was Andy, Dixon's son in law DI losing his life by being shot, a crime that of course then carried the death penalty .

[Dishevelled Den]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)

George Dixon, Now you are talking. The Blue Lamp. Leading man dies only to be ressurected for the next 26 years I think it was. Played by the late great Jack Warner.
Outstanding.

Here is the man himself...........................

                                 [/img][/quote]


That's him indeed S   and Jack Warner was a bit of a 'turn' before he assumed that role.


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGbKcFMpet4&feature=related[/media]

[Peachy]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)

Yes Zulu, Z Cars was a big (at the time) breakaway from the cosy, comfortable and never too disturbing friendly 'bobby on the street' in Dixon of Dock Green, and indeed No Hiding Place.  It started to show 'real' life, as it was, hard and nasty (for the 1960s!) policing in a changing world.  It was a wonderful revelation, and one that would develop into ever more gritty crime dramas.

Probably one of the most shocking scenes in DoDG for the early sixties was Andy, Dixon's son in law DI losing his life by being shot, a crime that of course then carried the death penalty .
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I thought it was George Dixon who got shot in the forerunner The Blue Lamp. I never knew Andy got shot. Dixon was shot by Dirk Borgarde if I remember correctly and he was apprehended with the help of Tic Tac Toe men at White City. Correct me if I am wrong.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)

Yes Zulu, Z Cars was a big (at the time) breakaway from the cosy, comfortable and never too disturbing friendly 'bobby on the street' in Dixon of Dock Green, and indeed No Hiding Place.  It started to show 'real' life, as it was, hard and nasty (for the 1960s!) policing in a changing world.  It was a wonderful revelation, and one that would develop into ever more gritty crime dramas.

Probably one of the most shocking scenes in DoDG for the early sixties was Andy, Dixon's son in law DI losing his life by being shot, a crime that of course then carried the death penalty .

I thought it was George Dixon who got shot in the forerunner The Blue Lamp. I never knew Andy got shot. Dixon was shot by Dirk Borgarde if I remember correctly and he was apprehended with the help of Tic Tac Toe men at White City. Correct me if I am wrong.[/quote]







Yes he was Di, but as previously stated he was brought back to life for the TV series.  Andy was shot in a scene during that series, in about 1964 in think

[Peachy]

Jack Warner OBE (24 October 1895 – 24 May 1981) was an English film and television actor.

He was born in London, his real name being Horace John Waters. His sisters Elsie and Doris Waters were well-known comediennes under the names Gert and Daisy.

 Although the police constable was shot dead in the film, the character was revived in 1955 for the BBC television series, Dixon of Dock Green, which ran until 1976. In later years though, Warner and his long-past-retirement-age character were confined to a less prominent desk sergeant role.
So it was 21 years.

[Dishevelled Den]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)

Yes Zulu, Z Cars was a big (at the time) breakaway from the cosy, comfortable and never too disturbing friendly 'bobby on the street' in Dixon of Dock Green, and indeed No Hiding Place.  It started to show 'real' life, as it was, hard and nasty (for the 1960s!) policing in a changing world.  It was a wonderful revelation, and one that would develop into ever more gritty crime dramas.

Probably one of the most shocking scenes in DoDG for the early sixties was Andy, Dixon's son in law DI losing his life by being shot, a crime that of course then carried the death penalty .

I thought it was George Dixon who got shot in the forerunner The Blue Lamp. I never knew Andy got shot. Dixon was shot by Dirk Borgarde if I remember correctly and he was apprehended with the help of Tic Tac Toe men at White City. Correct me if I am wrong.

Yes he was Di, but as previously stated he was brought back to life for the TV series.  Andy was shot in a scene during that series, in about 1964 in think
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You're right there E, the 60's new age suddenly exploded the myth about no one ever killing police officers.

You may remember the Braybrook Street murders of DS Head, DC Wombwell and PC Fox on August 12th 1966 - the nation was stunned.

An interesting historical piece here;

http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Images/Look_Back_tcm21-83103.pdf

[Dishevelled Den]

Here's an example of many of those 60's vehicles.



[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i1LltZE4q4[/media]

[Peachy]

I remember the Blackpool murder of Superintendant Gerald Richardson as it happend in my Gran's backyard, he was and is to this day I believe the highest ranking officer to be killed on duty. The killer was Frederick Joesph Sewell. I have searched the internet for a few years looking to see if Sewell ever made parole, all to no avail.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Indeed Di! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)  My childhood TV watching always allowed me to see Z Cars, then later Softly Softly, to be further adapted into Softly, Softly Taskforce.  Classics

'Twas definitely a 'Zephyr 6' on Z Cars!

Wasn't Colin Welland the dog-handler?
I'm sure that he had a nickname - anyone know ...... ?

Wasn't he called 'Fancy' on Z Cars? It's along time ago & my brain is a bit rusty now, so not sure

That rings a bell Phil, Was it not Fancy Smith??
Could not have been Fancy Smith as I just looked it up and his name in Z Cars was PC David Graham.

No, Brian Blessed played the part of Fancy Smith, and for me was the most interesting character in the show

That's quite correct E and he was indeed quite a character,
PC Graham was played by Colin Welland.


When Z Cars first appeared there was some unease within police ranks that police officers were being shown as human beings with all that it entails.

I seem to remember one story line about PC Steele (played by Jeremy Kemp) beating his wife in a drunken outburst.  This was a revelation to the many people who viewed police officers at the time as being of similar temperament to George Dixon (of Dock Green)

Yes Zulu, Z Cars was a big (at the time) breakaway from the cosy, comfortable and never too disturbing friendly 'bobby on the street' in Dixon of Dock Green, and indeed No Hiding Place.  It started to show 'real' life, as it was, hard and nasty (for the 1960s!) policing in a changing world.  It was a wonderful revelation, and one that would develop into ever more gritty crime dramas.

Probably one of the most shocking scenes in DoDG for the early sixties was Andy, Dixon's son in law DI losing his life by being shot, a crime that of course then carried the death penalty .

I thought it was George Dixon who got shot in the forerunner The Blue Lamp. I never knew Andy got shot. Dixon was shot by Dirk Borgarde if I remember correctly and he was apprehended with the help of Tic Tac Toe men at White City. Correct me if I am wrong.

Yes he was Di, but as previously stated he was brought back to life for the TV series.  Andy was shot in a scene during that series, in about 1964 in think

You're right there E, the 60's new age suddenly exploded the myth about no one ever killing police officers.

You may remember the Braybrook Street murders of DS Head, DC Wombwell and PC Fox on August 12th 1966 - the nation was stunned.

An interesting historical piece here;

http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/Images/Look_Back_tcm21-83103.pdf[/quote]


A shocking to-do that was Zulu, that did indeed shock the nation.