
The Gentle Touch (1980 – 1984)
6.9
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Apr 11, 1980 (GB)
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Crime, Drama
The Gentle Touch is a British police drama television series made by London Weekend Television for ITV which ran from 1980-1984. Commencing transmission on 11 April 1980, the series is notable for being the first British series to feature a female police detective as its leading character, ahead of the similarly themed BBC series Juliet Bravo by four months.
Creator
Cast

Jill Gascoine
Det. Insp. Maggie Forbes

Derek Thompson
Detective Sergeant Jimmy Fenton

William Marlowe
Det. Chief Insp. Russell

Kevin O'Shea
Det. Sgt. Peter Phillips

Nigel Rathbone
Steve Forbes

Peter Spraggon
Station Officer