The Gentle Touch (1980) puts the Crime vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Jill Gascoine, Derek Thompson, and William Marlowe, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.1/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
The Gentle Touch (1980)
First aired: April 11, 1980
Runtime: 60 min
Networks: ITV1
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.
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