The Ghost Squad
Series Overview
The Ghost Squad was a 2005 British crime drama series produced by Company Pictures, for Channel 4. The show was created by Tom Grieves. Inspired by the real life "Ghost Squad" that existed between 1994 and 1998, secretly investigating police corruption, the premise of the series is that the squad continued to operate in secret after officially being shut down. It starred Elaine Cassidy as a police constable recruited into the squad and Jonas Armstrong as her handler. The show was cancelled after a single seven episode series.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
50–60 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Tue, Nov 15, 2005
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “Colour Blind”
Amy goes under cover to investigate a detective inspector accused of involvement in drugs and prostitution.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Grieves
Chris Clough
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Clough
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18+: 18+ Restricted to Adults.
International Certification Matrix
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is The Ghost Squad about?
The Ghost Squad was a 2005 British crime drama series produced by Company Pictures, for Channel 4. The show was created by Tom Grieves. Inspired by the real life "Ghost Squad" that existed between 1994 and 1998, secretly investigating police corruption, the premise of the series is that the squad continued to operate in secret after officially being shut down. It starred Elaine Cassidy as a police constable recruited into the squad and Jonas Armstrong as her handler. The show was cancelled after a single seven episode series.
How many seasons does The Ghost Squad have?
The Ghost Squad comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Ghost Squad?
Key cast members in The Ghost Squad include Elaine Cassidy, Jonas Armstrong, Emma Fielding.
Who created or directed The Ghost Squad?
The Ghost Squad was developed and directed by Tom Grieves.