Softly Softly: Task Force
Series Overview
Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
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8 Seasons • 149 Episodes
1969 – 1976
Premiered: Thu, Nov 20, 1969
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Season 8, Episode 15: “Alarums and Excursions”
Harry Hawkins' jobbing gardener Stanton seems to have vanished. PC Pearson takes him to Stanton's caravan, near Ashford. Inside, it looks like a violent fight has taken place. An investigation begins, but it appears Stanton has no history.
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Softly Softly S1 - TailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-06
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What is Softly Softly: Task Force about?
Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
How many seasons does Softly Softly: Task Force have?
Softly Softly: Task Force comprises 8 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Softly Softly: Task Force?
Key cast members in Softly Softly: Task Force include Norman Bowler, Frank Windsor, David Lloyd Meredith.
Who created or directed Softly Softly: Task Force?
Softly Softly: Task Force was developed and directed by Not specified.