Van der Valk
Series Overview
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 32 Episodes
50 min per episode
1972 – 1992
Premiered: Wed, Sep 13, 1972
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 3: “Still Waters”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicolas Freeling
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Van der Valk about?
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
How many seasons does Van der Valk have?
Van der Valk comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Van der Valk?
Key cast members in Van der Valk include Barry Foster, Meg Davis, Ronald Hines, Richard Huw.
Who created or directed Van der Valk?
Van der Valk was developed and directed by Nicolas Freeling.