Sergeant Cork
Victorian-era police procedural with never-named Sergeant Cork.
Sergeant Cork is a British detective television series that aired on ITV from 1963 to 1968. It follows two police officers fighting crime in Victorian London. All 66 hour-long episodes were broadcast, though the final episode aired 16 months after the others. Journalist Tom Sutcliffe credited it as an early use of the Victorian-era policeman in a television crime series. The series is noted for its period settings and pea-soupers, as well as the performance of John Barrie. Throughout the series, Sergeant Cork's first name is never given.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Detective; Period drama
- Creator
- Ted Willis
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Series
- 6
- Episodes
- 66
- Producer
- Jack Williams
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
Facts from the source article.
Background
The series ran for five years on ITV, producing 66 hour-long episodes. The last episode was not broadcast until January 1968, 16 months after the others. A 1969 review in The Age praised the "excellent period settings and wonderfully thick pea-soupers" as "splendid evocative stuff," alongside John Barrie's performance. The cast included William Gaunt as Robert 'Bob' Marriott, Charles Morgan as Superintendent Charlie Rodway, and others. Notable guest stars included Carmen Silvera, Alan Haines, and Peter Sallis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Sergeant Cork?
Sergeant Cork was created by Ted Willis.
How many episodes of Sergeant Cork are there?
Sergeant Cork has 66 episodes across 6 seasons.
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