Inspector George Gently (TV Series 2007– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Creator: Gently and Bacchus look into the suspicious death of Gently's old friend and ex-snout, China. 8.7 The investigation of a GP's suspected suicide leads Rachel to the village community she grew up in, which stirs up tragic memories. 8.6 The Newcastle police have arrested rioters as they tried to clear a slum due for demolition. The next morning, one of the protesters is discovered dead in the cells by WPC Rachel Coles.

8.6 a list of 29 titles created 11 Jul 2013 a list of 38 titles created 30 Nov 2014 a list of 45 titles created 01 Jan 2016 a list of 30 titles created 11 months ago a list of 28 titles created 10 months ago Title: Inspector George Gently (2007– ) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Inspector Robert Lewis and Sergeant James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them. Stars: Kevin Whately, Laurence Fox, Clare Holman With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope and her trusted right-hand man DS Joe Ashworth face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape. Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, David Leon Inspector Morse has an ear for music, a taste for beer and a nose for crime. He sets out with Sergeant Lewis to solve each intriguing case.

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Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle DI Jimmy Perez and his team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland. Stars: Douglas Henshall, Steven Robertson, Alison O'Donnell Edit Storyline The show throws Chief Inspector George Gently into a maelstrom of murders and mayhem, whilst lovingly recreating the swinging sixties as it finally hits the North-East, in perfect and nostalgic detail. With his sidekick, the ambitious and undisciplined Detective Sergeant John Bacchus, they make the perfect police partnership, full of warmth and humour. Written by Anonymous 8 April 2007 (UK) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia From Series 3, the series has been filmed in County Durham. The production has been based at the old Whinney Hill School, which is also used as the front of the Police Station with a wonderful view of Durham Cathedral. See more » Goofs Many early episodes end with a scene of the murderer being executed, however in 1957 the death penalty was abolished except for murders using firearms or explosives, murders of police and prison officers, or multiple murders.

See more » Quotes John Bacchus : [Gently and Bacchus are on the ground. Both wounded in the Cathedral shootout by Donald McGhee. Gently crawls over to Bacchus] I was - always on your side. George Gently : I know. I'm sorry. I left you unarmed. (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews It's an outstanding Police series set in the northeast in the mid 60's when murderers are still sent to the gallows. Martin Shaw plays Detective Chief Inspector George Gently and Ex Metropolitan Police officer and Lee Ingleby plays a cocky young Detective Sergeant Bacchus. Bacchus is occasionally described as a nasty piece of work and he often is. He's George's bulldog and George is not afraid to set him lose. In 60's terms, George would not be classed as corrupt but he's not adverse to giving a bit of a slap when necessary. He's keen to get the right person locked up. Martin Shaw is worlds away from the smug hypocritical Judge Deed and all the better for it. From my own experience I can say that the series is quite realistic and I have no hesitation in recommending it.

I look forward to further episodes 23 of 23 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes Inspector George Gently - what time is it on TV? Episode 4 Series 5 cast list and preview. Inspector George Gently S5-E4 Gently in the Cathedral Watchlist Review by David Butcher If you could have your dream collision of TV detectives, what would it be? Kojak meets Luther? DCI Banks works a case with Columbo? How about Lewis and Gently joining forces? That’s what happens tonight, in a sense, as Kevin Whately arrives to take an unexpected cameo in 1960s Durham. He plays a retired colleague, the kind of sound, salt-of-the-earth type Whately does so well, and Gently needs him badly because his own career is suddenly in tatters. Martin Shaw and Whately work a treat together when they get to share scenes and it’s a terrific, dark and doomy episode, as corrupt venal Met officers come to stomp all over Durham, and tell Bacchus, “We need you to ’elp us nail Gently.” But will he?

Summary The chief inspector comes up against Rattigan, an old adversary from his days in London, whose legal challenge to his prison sentence has been upheld on the grounds that Gently fabricated evidence against him. Donald McGhee, the detective's friend and former colleague in the Met, unexpectedly arrives in Durham to offer support, but his motives remain questionable. With Bacchus torn between loyalty and ambition, Gently knows that it's up to him to find a solution to his dilemma. Sixties-set detective drama, starring Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby, with Kevin Whately, Diana Quick, Nigel Lindsay, Morgan Watkins and Ralph Brown. Cast & Crew INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY: Season One | KPBS INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY: Season One Airs Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9 p.m.

on KPBS TV Credit: Courtesy of Company Pictures Above: Lee Ingleby as Detective Sergeant John Bacchus and Martin Shaw as Chief Inspector George Gently in "Inspector George Gently." Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Award-winning actor Martin Shaw ( "Judge John Deed," "The Professionals" ) stars as Inspector George Gently – an incorruptible, uncompromising cop transplanted from London’s Scotland Yard to England’s North Country in the mid-1960s. Courtesy of Executive Program Services Award-winning actor Martin Shaw stars as Commander George Gently. Gently’s reputation for honesty and relentlessness makes him almost as feared among his colleagues as he is among criminals. But he finds an odd ally in John Bacchus (actor Lee Ingleby , "Nicholas Nickleby") – an overeager, opinionated young sergeant who plays fast and loose with police procedures. Together the two tackle cases involving murderers, drug dealers, gun runners, and more. Gently is about to discover a whole new world of murder and intrigue in 1960s Britain, a place where everything is about to change, but the past is always present.

Based on the long-running series of novels by Alan Hunter, these feature-length modern dramas boast clever writing, stylish direction, and strong casts, including guest stars Richard Armitage ( "Robin Hood" ), Phil Davis ( "Vera Drake" ), and John Kavanagh ( "The Tudors" ). The powerful mysteries unfold against the beautiful backdrop of rural Britain, a region just beginning to feel the rumbles of the era’s social and cultural quakes. "George Gently" Episode One (aired in 2011) - Chief Inspector George Gently takes on one last case before retiring, following the murder of his wife. The case involves the death of a young biker in the North East of England, and interests Gently as it has attracted the attention of Joe Webster -- his nemesis and the man responsible for the death of his wife. Gently enlists the aid of ambitious policeman, John Bacchus, to solve the case, but both find themselves up against enemies both within and outside the police force itself. "The Burning Man" Episode Two (aired in 2011) - The discovery of a burning body near an RAF base and possible connections to the IRA make an interesting case for Gently and Bacchus.

"Bomber’s Moon" Episode Three (aired in 2011) - Is the death of a German businessman connected to anti-German sentiments or connected to Army Special Forces? "Gently With The Innocents" Episode Four (aired in 2011) - Gently and Bacchus investigate the murder of the occupant of Harrison House. Their prime suspect is a former resident of the children's home that once occupied the premises, and their investigation leads to the shocking discovery of abuse. "Gently In The Night" Episode Five (aired in 2011) - The body of a young woman is discovered in a church. Investigating, Gently and Bacchus uncover the seedy nature of the hostess club where she worked. "Gently In The Blood" Episode Six (aired in 2011) - Gently and Bacchus are investigating the trade in fake passports when the body of a young civil servant, who had been working at the passport office, is found by the sea alongside her mixed-race baby.

Gently uncovers a turf war between rival criminal gangs "Gently Through The Mill" Episode Seven airs Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9 p.m. - The manager of a mill is found hanged after an apparent suicide, but money is missing from the office safe and Gently suspects foul play. Bacchus attempts to infiltrate the local freemasonry. Season One of INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY is re-distributed by Executive Program Services, and the episodes are presented in a different order than listed on the BBC program website. Video Video Excerpt: Inspector George Gently: The Burning Man Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Content can be viewed at actual source page: An unidentified burnt body draws Inspector Gently and Detective Sergeant Bacchus into the shadowy world of IRA gun-running, and into direct opposition with a ruthless Special Branch officer. Video Preview: Inspector George Gently: Episode One Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames.

Content can be viewed at actual source page: "Inspector George Gently" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 47 out of 49 people found the following review useful: Wonderful from United Kingdom 13 September 2010 As a huge fan of detective series/dramas, I was surprised at how much I loved Inspector George Gently. Three years ago, admittedly, it didn't completely appeal to me, but when I did decide to give the series a chance I am glad I did, and am struggling to give a good enough reason why it didn't appeal to me before. Inspector George Gently is brilliant in every aspect. It is strikingly filmed, with the photography stunning and the scenery and locations very well chosen and evocative. The music is very good too, quite stirring and haunting, and always careful not to overshadow what is going on on screen. Then we are treated to some truly great writing that is intelligent and has the odd bit of subtle humour and complex but very well explained stories.

The direction is very fine, and the acting is top notch consistently with the guest actors making the most of their characters and stories and Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby brilliant both individually and together, complete with a very interesting chemistry. To conclude, this is a wonderful series that I can't wait to see more of. 10/10 Bethany Cox Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 44 people found the following review useful: Great Series but with a Recurring Goof from United Kingdom 8 October 2010 This is a high quality, well written series which contains excellent acting and believable plots (well, more believable than "Midsomer Murders" for example). The episodes can be viewed as standard "whodunnits" but also spectacularly reveal the massive changes in law, attitudes and culture in the UK over the past 45 years or so. My only gripe is that, despite the great attention that is paid to period detail, the writers always make the mistake (not restricted to this series) of scripting the words "against you" in the caution used by a police officer when making an arrest.

The UK police caution in such circumstances before 1995 was: "You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so but anything you do say may be given in evidence." The words "used against you" were only ever used in USA. To have used these words in UK could have prejudiced the case. Was the above review useful to you? 23 out of 23 people found the following review useful: Policing in the 60's from United Kingdom 23 June 2012 It's an outstanding Police series set in the northeast in the mid 60's when murderers are still sent to the gallows. Martin Shaw plays Detective Chief Inspector George Gently and Ex Metropolitan Police officer and Lee Ingleby plays a cocky young Detective Sergeant Bacchus. Bacchus is occasionally described as a nasty piece of work and he often is. He's George's bulldog and George is not afraid to set him lose. In 60's terms, George would not be classed as corrupt but he's not adverse to giving a bit of a slap when necessary. He's keen to get the right person locked up.

Martin Shaw is worlds away from the smug hypocritical Judge Deed and all the better for it. From my own experience I can say that the series is quite realistic and I have no hesitation in recommending it. I look forward to further episodes Was the above review useful to you? 21 out of 23 people found the following review useful: my wife was murdered sergeant from United States 17 November 2010 Martin Shaw plays an out of sync copper. He want answers, he wants justice, he wants someone caught but he will play by the rules. He gets paired with a younger partner, John Bacchcus played by Lee Ingleby, who is more interested in getting results than following the rules but "understands" he might learn something from his unwanted mentor George Gently. OK the characters last names may be a bit too much symbolic but their working relationship is well worth watching and the writing is quit good. Getting through the accents might be a push for some but after a few episodes you get the cadence. A good series. And I like the Bacchus character, who doesn't like a flawed character especially one who is a quick study. Was the above review useful to you?

11 out of 11 people found the following review useful: Beyond cops and robbers 22 June 2015 There are two massive reasons to like and admire this series. 1. The characters. The solid, thoughtful Inspector Gently is perfectly matched against his hot-headed subordinate Bacchus. I love both these personalities, and the way their peculiar, very 1960s outlooks interlock. Bacchus in particular is a really great creation, because he's likable in spite of his obvious faults. 2. The fact that it's ABOUT something. These are not just mindless whodunit puzzles. Each episode of the show has a strong point to make. In fact, multiple points. About how attitudes have evolved, during and since the 1960s. About human nature. About the law, and policing. This is a show that works as a police procedural, but also works extremely well as drama. Apart from those two strengths, the show has atmosphere, a unique style, great dialog, and seething emotional confrontations. It's thoughtful, yet never slow. In fact, it's good on every conceivable level, including many that are rarely present in mere TV entertainment.

In short, this is one of the best cop shows ever to come out of the UK. Or anywhere else, for that matter. Was the above review useful to you? 9 out of 10 people found the following review useful: Dreadful Title , But what A Gem! from United States 14 January 2014 I only recently discovered this little unsung gem on PBS. I am English and am always attracted by British shows. This is a truly excellent series, the stories are always different and well thought out. The 90 minute time allows for more developments than those of 60 minutes shows which often lack details of characters and plot. It's interesting the way the 60's setting allows prejudices at that time to pop up and impact the stories. As a Gay man one scripting nugget I truly appreciated was when the younger detective voiced his homophobic opinions, Gently mildly pointed out that electroshock treatment could be considered, when the younger guy responded with that "it doesn't work, their still queer" Gently reproved with the witty response "I meant for you.' I have happily endorsed this show to many people, well worth anybody's time. Was the above review useful to you?

7 out of 7 people found the following review useful: Fighting crime in a decade of change 8 May 2014 *** This review may contain spoilers *** Created by Peter Flannery George Gently is based on the George Gently book series written by Alan Hunter and it stars Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby. The series begins in 1964, George Gently(Martin Shaw)is an honest London detective, a former soldier who fights against police corruption and is always on the side of the victim. Gently's relentless pursuit of London gangsters and corrupt police officers ends tragically when his wife is murdered on the orders of one of the gangsters. A devastated Gently leaves London and joins the Northumberland Police force where he's paired with the young, hot headed Sergeant John Bacchus(Lee Ingleby). The two are complete opposites both in terms of their approach to the job and in personality. Despite their differences they begin to work well together and eventually become close friends, with Gently assuming the role of surrogate father and mentor to Bacchus.

The series highlights the changes which this decade brought about for the UK including the abolition of the death penalty, less respect for authority figures, racist and sexist attitudes slowly being overcome and of course the daring fashions and sexual freedom. The stories are excellent and tackle subjects ranging from Police corruption to illegal abortions. George Gently is one of the best British detective series ever made. Despite the good story lines, performances and period detail, the highlight of the series has to be the friendship and banter between Gently and Bacchus. They grow closer as the series goes on and in season 6 Bacchus becomes even more dear to Gently after he saves his life. Martin and Lee have a beautiful chemistry and the quality of the series is such that you can't wait for another season to come along. Long may Gently and Bacchus continue to fight crime. Was the above review useful to you? 11 out of 15 people found the following review useful: BBC at its best - minus the political correctness from United States 11 September 2013 I have watched several of the earlier episodes of this brilliant BBC detective series.

It has it all: clever plots that are never quite what they seem to be, a dry "British" (I think it is universal) sense of subtle humor, two interesting leads who work perfectly together in their roles, topical plots (circa 1960's but still interesting) that are a cut above your normal plots and do not pull any punches, a quality sense of drama that packs a huge emotional punch (see Season 2 episode 1 'Gently with the innocents' and tell me you are not moved). I have watched many BBC series, detective and otherwise, sometimes with mixed results. This series is right up there at the top except for one big flaw. The writers, as many times happens, editorialize in their plots. If they removed the political correctness and stuck to good detective plots I would have added stars. Was the above review useful to you? 8 out of 10 people found the following review useful: ..leaves an over-riding impression of quality........

6 September 2011 *** This review may contain spoilers *** Transferring from the Met to escape the endemic corruption amongst CID officers,George Gently(Mr M.Shaw)gruff but compassionate is saddled with DC Bacchus(Mr L.Ingleby),later promoted to DS,mainly,it must be said on Gently's back,who is,frankly,everything Gently left the Met to escape from."Handy",i.e.not averse to giving a suspect the odd smack, not totally committed to the "innocent until proved guilty"mantra,and very,very ambitious,to the point of joining the Brotherhood to further his career(and that's not even even considering the fact that he impregnates the Chief Constable's daughter). After a p*ssing contest lasting several episodes an exasperated Gently finally forces Bacchus into the boxing ring and knocks seven bells out of him,thus earning his respect and not,as you might imagine,his eternal enmity.

Mr Shaw,often remembered solely for his bad hair days in "The Professionals has matured over the years into a fine expressive and sensitive actor from "Judge John Deed" to "The Scarlet Pimpernel",his splendid voice has given gravitas to some scripts of variable merit. As Gently he retains the vestiges of a London accent that has had the rough edges knocked off it as he climbed the Met's ranks. Only the occasional lost aspirate or glottal stop cunningly inserted are giveaways that he is not the classic middle class senior detective of the era. Mr Ingleby,full of energy and aggression,keen to make a name for himself and climb the slippery pole,is just right as the junior detective as chancer:one eye open to give his guv'nor a good impression. The latest series started Sunday night with a rare excursion into the pop culture of the mid 1960s. A schoolgirl is found murdered and Gently's investigations gradually unravel the secret lives of a group of pupils and teachers. There was a brilliant,rather moving performance from Mr N.Morrisey - not,I must admit,a favourite of mine - as the Jimmy Saville figure hosting a T-T.T.V.

pop show, gradually accepting that he is getting too old for the job and preparing to move reluctantly on. D.S.Bacchus is clearly going to be eternally "on a promise" and Gently even more brooding than before. The over - riding impression left by his series is one of quality,high production values,stunning settings and fine supporting performances throughout. Compared to other TV Cop Shows this is indeed,High Art. Was the above review useful to you? 3 out of 3 people found the following review useful: As good as it gets -- for viewers who normally prefer Shakespeare to TV drama 12 December 2015 *** This review may contain spoilers *** I've just finished Series 6 (2014), after thinking each prior season couldn't be topped. "Blue for Bluebird" cuts so deeply in a viewer's psyche, that anyone who is a child of a parent or parent of a child can't afford to pass it up. I'm at once John Bacchus' Cordelia to Gently's Lear and Bachus's Lear toward his own Cordelia.

I'm done with all American series--NCIS, Law and Order, Bones, Criminal Minds--all of it pretentious, exploitive, escapist. The formulas soon becoming numbing--people viewing screens (that never require rebooting); scenes always ending with the central character rushing off (as if he had more important things to do); ghoulish fixation on dead bodies and body parts; hot babes and cool hunks for the groupies; repetitious lightweight musical scores. But "George Gently" rises above even its British rivals--Hustle, Morse, Endeavor. It's the importance of every detail, the willingness to have everything in place for a microsecond shot of ordinary citizens in their harsh environments; the characters of Gently and Bacchus and their relationship over time (we witness it through physical as well as emotional changes). Initially Inglespy is an overachieving kid who seems in over his head; Martin Shaw is a placid, stone-like, solid investigator.

By the time of the last episode of Season 6 (a masterpiece of writing), Shaw has emerged as a actor of unsurpassed believability, the heart and soul of a production that rarely veers from its driving theme and purpose: the dissection of the thin line that separates love from hate, evil and irremediable pain and suffering. This series would be unthinkable on the big American networks (even PBS). I couldn't recommend it more highly-- from production values, to casting and acting, to the edification of the viewer's mind and soul. Was the above review useful to you? Page 1 of 2: Amazon.com: George Gently, Series 7: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard, Roger Goldby, Tim Whitby: Movies & TV Movies & TV Free Shipping for Prime Members | Fast, FREE Shipping with Amazon Prime In Stock. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available. George Gently, Series 7 has been added to your Cart Add to Cart Want it tomorrow, Jan. 21? Order within and choose Saturday Delivery at checkout. Details Ship to: Please enter a valid US zip code. Please enter a valid US zip code.

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Compelling mysteries and superb performances continue to make this “one of the most successful detective dramas on British television” (Daily Express Saturday Magazine, UK). Special Features Format: Multiple Formats, Box set, Color, NTSC, Widescreen Language: English Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats. ) Number of discs: 4 DVD Release Date: September 29, 2015 Run Time: 500 minutes Page 1 of 1 Start over Sponsored Products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on Amazon.com. When you click on a Sponsored Product ad, you will be taken to an Amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it. To learn more about Amazon Sponsored Products, click here . TOP 500 REVIEWER on July 31, 2015 Format: Blu-ray Verified Purchase BREAKING NEWS: GEORGE GENTLY RENEWED FOR SEASON 8 - THE FINAL SEASON. Scheduled to air in the UK in late 2017, in the US in early 2018. ---------- D.C.I.

George Gently (played by Martin Shaw) debuted on British television in 2007. The first episode was set in 1964 . The final episode of Series Seven takes place during the final week week of 1969. All seven series have English SDH subtitles, and are uncut - Unlike the PBS Masterpiece Mystery broadcast versions. Extras: Season Seven has three brief interviews with cast members. He was Inspector George Gently of Scotland Yard when his wife was killed by a hit-and-run driver. Overcome by depression, he retreats to a small city in Northern England *, where everyone speaks in a bizarre pseudo-Scottish dialect (children = "bairns"). Gently is appointed Detective Chief Inspector of the local police. DCI Gently is a big fish in a small pond. The police force he joins is remarkably corrupt (as was the force he left). DCI Gently does not approve of local policing methods, but he is not above looking the other way if it will advance his investigation. His sergeant is D.S. John Bacchus, young and trendy and thoroughly unlikeable (played by Lee Ingleby with a Beatles haircut).

Sergeant Bacchus' goal in life (frustrated by DCI Gently) is to drive his sports car to Swinging London and join Scotland Yard. I'm not sure why Gently keeps him on, but they are still together after seven seasons. Sergeant Bacchus did mature a bit following the traumatic events of the Season Five finale ("Gently in the Cathedral") - the best episode in the series. Read more › RichardArmitageOnline.com - actor Richard Armitage, star of BBC North and South, Robin Hood (Guy of Gisborne), Vicar of Dibley: articles, information, pictures, screencaps, video clips. George Gently : Gently Go Man Richard Armitage as Ricky Deeming In April 2007, Richard Armitage appeared in "George Gently", a drama based on a 1961 detective novel by Alan Hunter. Martin Shaw starred as Detective Inspector George Gently, taking on what he decides will be his last case. Richard Armitage played Ricky Deeming, the leader of a Geordie biker gang called the Durham Defenders, and chief suspect in the murder of two fellow bikers.

The TV drama was based on Alan Hunter's 1961 novel, Gently Go Man, one of a series of George Gently novels. It was updated slightly from the book - it was set in 1964, at the start of the social and sexual revolution that changed the lives of Britain's youth forever. George Gently (Martin Shaw) is a Scotland Yard inspector, a 'good' policman working in an atmosphere of police corruption. One of the gangsters he pursues, Joe Webster (Phil Davis), murders Gently's wife Isabella in revenge. Gently's attempts to avenge the murder of his wife are hampered by corrupt police officers who are protecting Webster. Then Gently learns of the murder of a young biker in Northumberland, Billy Lister (Christian Cooke). Gently suspects that Webster may be involved in the murder, and insists on being given the case. Martin Shaw as George Gently In Northumbland, Detective Sergeant Bacchus (Lee Ingleby) is convinced that the prime suspect for Billy Lister's murder is Ricky Deeming (Richard Armitage), the charismatic leader of the Defenders biker gang to which Johnny belonged. But Gently isn't so sure...

The heart of the drama was the relationship between the older, respected George Gently, and the young, enthusiastic John Bacchus who was in danger of being corrupted. It worked extremely well, and their partnership has become the focus of further George Gently dramas based on Hunter's novels - one series was broadcast on BBC One in the spring of 2008, and a second series followed in spring 2009. Although mainly set in Northumberland, the drama was actually filmed in Ireland in late 2006, mostly in Wicklow. It was adapted by Peter Flannery (Our Friends in the North) and directed by Euros Lyn. Producer Jake Lushington said of the drama, "It's quite an odd piece, because in a way it's a conventional Sunday-night show, a detective drama set in the 1960s. Everything about it seems perfectly normal, and yet it's kind of not. Its themes are all about corruption, the rise of drugs, attitudes towards homosexuality." [3] The homosexual theme was introduced into the story by Peter Flannery and it adds an extra twist to the plot.

Gently is in advance of his time in his attitude to it whereas Bacchus is more typical in his dislike of it. This partly colours the way he treats Ricky Deeming, whom he believes to be gay. Deeming is an intriguing character, admired and respected by the members of his biker gang, a man who looks down on "mediocre people" who lead "banal lives". Richard Armitage said of his role as a biker, "When I was on a horse for Robin Hood, I kept thinking 'I wish this was a motorbike I had control over'. But after I fell off the bike and broke the clutch handle, I wished I was back on the horse!" [1] "I learnt to ride a classic 1960's racing bike called a Manx Norton - it was slightly different from a horse, but great fun!" [2] The TV previews and reviews in the newspapers were generally very positive about George Gently. The Daily Mirror (7th April 2007) called it a "cracking one-off adaptation of the classic 1960's cop novels. ....

Super drama." The Sunday Times (8th April) praised writer Peter Flannery for "creating vivid characters - notably Ricky (Richard Armitage), a biker gang's charismatic leader." The Independent on Sunday (8th April) said it was "a strong drama with intriguing elements to the storyline." And the Daily Express (9th April) described it as "a marvellously moody bit of vintage murder melodrama, not too guessable, but also not obsessed with unecessary plot twists." Links

Question: Who plays Chief Inspector George Gently on television?
Answer: MARTIN SHAW