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7.2 / 10(81 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 20123 Seasons

A Touch of Cloth

“Cloth is coming to wipe away crime.”

Series Overview

Hannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial killings alongside his new partner, DC Anne Oldman, described as a "plucky, no-nonsense sidekick". Playing with the cliches and conventions of British police dramas, subplots include Cloth dealing with visions of his dead wife and the bisexual DC Oldman coming to grips with her feelings for both her female fiancee and Cloth.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
Sky One
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2012 – 2014

Premiered: Sun, Aug 26, 2012

Created By
Charlie BrookerCharlie Brooker
Boris Starling

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Aug 10, 2014

Season 3, Episode 2: “Too Cloth for Comfort (2)”

As the body count continues to rise, Cloth closes in on the killer. But there's a horrific realisation that the culprit is far too close to him for comfort.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Charlie Brooker, Boris Starling

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Touch of Cloth

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What is A Touch of Cloth about?

Hannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial killings alongside his new partner, DC Anne Oldman, described as a "plucky, no-nonsense sidekick". Playing with the cliches and conventions of British police dramas, subplots include Cloth dealing with visions of his dead wife and the bisexual DC Oldman coming to grips with her feelings for both her female fiancee and Cloth.

How many seasons does A Touch of Cloth have?

A Touch of Cloth comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in A Touch of Cloth?

Key cast members in A Touch of Cloth include John Hannah, Suranne Jones, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Adrian Bower, Navin Chowdhry.

Who created or directed A Touch of Cloth?

A Touch of Cloth was developed and directed by Charlie Brooker, Boris Starling.