The Thin Blue Line. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Grim (David Haig), P.C. Habib (Mina Anwar), Inspector Fowler (Rowan Atkinson), P.C. Goody (James Dreyfus), D.C. Boyle (Mark Addy), Sergeant Dawkins (Serena Evans), P.C. Gladstone (Rudolph Walker). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1995 - 1996
  • 14 episodes (2 series)

Police sitcom about fastidious Inspector Raymond Fowler, his array of uniformed officers, and the oafish CID Inspector Grim. Stars Rowan Atkinson, David Haig, Serena Evans, James Dreyfus, Mina Anwar and more.

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All cast & crew

Cast
Person Role Episode count
Rowan Atkinson Inspector Fowler
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
David Haig D.I. Grim
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Serena Evans Sergeant Dawkins
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
James Dreyfus P.C. Goody
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Mina Anwar P.C. Habib
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Rudolph Walker P.C. Gladstone
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Kevin Allen D.C. Kray
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 7
Mark Addy D.C. Boyle
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  7. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 7
Lucy Robinson Mayoress Wickham
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  3. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
 3
Joy Brook D.C. Crockett
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 7
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Jean Ainslie Old Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Alexander Armstrong (as Alex Armstrong) Posh Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
 1
Ruth Arnold Bank Clerk
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Dicken Ashworth Bank Robber
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Ian Barritt Surveyor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
 1
Chooye Bay (as Chooi Kheng-Beh) Japanese Businessman
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
 1
Gabrielle Blunt Spike's Neighbour
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
 1
Gabrielle Blunt Old Woman
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Laura Brattan Nymphomaniac
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
 1
Amelda Brown Mrs Bludger (Fascist's Mother)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
 1
Darren Brown Drunk
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
 1
Jonathan Cake Stallion
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
 1
Geoffrey Chater Chief Constable
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  1. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 1
Alan Cox Bob Tough (TV Director)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
 1
Ben Crompton Struggling Protestor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
 1
Alan David Football Manager
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
 1
Edwina Day Grocery Shopper
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
 1
Jacqueline Defferary Pregnant Traveller
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  1. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 1
Robert Demeger Heroin Addict
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
 1
Ben Elton Traveller Boyfriend
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  1. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 1
Perry Fenwick 'Total Prat'
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
 1
Stephen Fry Brigadier Blaster Sump
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
 1
Keeley Gainey Girl in Nightclub Queue
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 1
Bernard Gallagher Mr Glockenspiel (Regional Auditor)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
 1
Sheila Gish Maeve the Sex Therapist
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
 1
Ricci Harnett Darren (D.I. Grim's Son)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
 1
Melvyn Hayes D.S. Quentin Courvoisier
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
 1
Paul Kynman Bouncer
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 1
Ruth Levin Man in Nightclub
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 1
Kenneth MacDonald Nightclub Manager
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  1. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 1
Stephen Marcus Terry the Tank
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  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
 1
Neil Maskell Man in 'Pizza Hole'
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  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
 1
Tim Matthews Bill (Inspector Fowler's Son)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
 1
Dawn McDaniel Nurse Masseuse
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
 1
Colin McFarlane European Commissioner
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  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
 1
Lloyd McGuire Bank Manager
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Cherith Mellor Second Home Owner
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  1. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 1
Bill Moody Bank Robber
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Stephen Moore Ron (Burglary Victim)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
 1
Phil Nice First Home Owner
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  1. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 1
Archie Panjabi Nazia (Habib's Sister)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
 1
Trevor Peacock Turnip Man
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
 1
Bo Poraj (as Bohdan Poraj) Grandson
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
 1
George Raistrick 'R. Sole' (Drunk)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
 1
Julian Rivett Man from Arcade
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
John Scott Mitchell Geoffrey (Fascist Youth)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
 1
Jay Simpson Baz (Young Offender)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
 1
Walter Sparrow Angry Old Man
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Walter Sparrow Mr Rowbotham (Elderly Man)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
 1
Nicola Stapleton Natalie (Young Offender)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
 1
Owen Teale Gary (Fireman)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
 1
Bill Thomas Mr Dibley (Hoaxer)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
 1
Bridget Turner Mrs Rabbit (Neighbourhood Watch Representative)
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
 1
Rupert Vansittart Commander Crow
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  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
 1
Natalie Walter Elf (Chained Protestor)
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  1. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
 1
Paul Williams Pizza Delivery Boy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
 1
Jake Wood Lead Carol Singer
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  1. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 1
Albie Woodington Hippy
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  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Ben Elton Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Production team
Person Role Episode count
John Birkin Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Ben Elton Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Geoffrey Perkins Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Peter Bennett-Jones Executive Producer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Charlie Fawcett Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  7. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 7
Graham Hutchings Editor
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
 7
Steve Tempia Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  2. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  3. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  4. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  5. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  6. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  7. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 7
James Dillon Production Designer
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Howard Goodall Composer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday Present
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey Trap
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag Week
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Night Shift
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids Today
  7. Series 1, Special - Yuletide Spirit
  8. Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The Act
  9. Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism Ism
  10. Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The Wall
  11. Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative Culture
  12. Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You Blues
  13. Series 2, Episode 6 - Road Rage
  14. Series 2, Special - The Green Eyed Monster
 14
Ben Elton Creator

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