The Gentle Touch
Series Overview
Notable as the first British series to feature a female police officer (predating Juliet Bravo by four months), Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes raises her teenage son while navigating a male-dominated police force following the murder of her police commissioner husband.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
5 Seasons • 56 Episodes
50 min per episode
1980 – 1984
Premiered: Fri, Apr 11, 1980
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 13: “Exit Laughing”
A minor civil servant is found dead in exotic circumstances, and Maggie tries to protect his widow from publicity.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The gentle touch opening titles 1984
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2021-04-05
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Feely
Nick Elliott, Michael Verney-Elliott
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Verney-Elliott
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
16: FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gentle Touch
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What is The Gentle Touch about?
Notable as the first British series to feature a female police officer (predating Juliet Bravo by four months), Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes raises her teenage son while navigating a male-dominated police force following the murder of her police commissioner husband.
How many seasons does The Gentle Touch have?
The Gentle Touch comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Gentle Touch?
Key cast members in The Gentle Touch include Jill Gascoine, William Marlowe, Paul Moriarty.
Who created or directed The Gentle Touch?
The Gentle Touch was developed and directed by Terence Feely.