Strangers
Series Overview
Strangers is a 1978–82 ITV police procedural created and principally written by Murray Smith, based on characters created by Kenneth Royce in his novel series and subsequent 1977–78 television adaptation The XYY Man. Don Henderson and Dennis Blanch reprise their roles, respectively, of Detective Sergeant (DS) George Bulman and Detective Constable (DC) Derek Willis. A group of police officers are brought together from across the country to the north of England. There, the fact that they're not well-known gives them the advantage to infiltrate where a more familiar local detective could not. Despite being based around a comparatively small team of detectives, a regular feature in its early years is that few episodes feature the entire team, with most using just two or three regulars in any major role.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 32 Episodes
60 min per episode
1978 – 1982
Premiered: Mon, Jun 5, 1978
Latest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 7: “With These Gloves You Can Pass Through Mirrors (Part 2)”
Peter Mollett — aka the Sandman — acts as an agent smuggling stolen art treasures, often in coffins. A rival gang hope to cash in on his lucrative trade, but the squad are also interested.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wednesday 11th March 1981 ITV Thames - Fantasy Island - Adverts - Hovis - TV Times - Safeway - Rare
Type: Teaser • Published 2021-03-11
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Murray Smith
Kenneth Royce
Mike Moran
Richard Everitt
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Moran
Original Music Composer
Richard Everitt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Strangers about?
Strangers is a 1978–82 ITV police procedural created and principally written by Murray Smith, based on characters created by Kenneth Royce in his novel series and subsequent 1977–78 television adaptation The XYY Man. Don Henderson and Dennis Blanch reprise their roles, respectively, of Detective Sergeant (DS) George Bulman and Detective Constable (DC) Derek Willis. A group of police officers are brought together from across the country to the north of England. There, the fact that they're not well-known gives them the advantage to infiltrate where a more familiar local detective could not. Despite being based around a comparatively small team of detectives, a regular feature in its early years is that few episodes feature the entire team, with most using just two or three regulars in any major role.
How many seasons does Strangers have?
Strangers comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Strangers?
Key cast members in Strangers include Don Henderson, Dennis Blanch, Fiona Mollison, Mark McManus.
Who created or directed Strangers?
Strangers was developed and directed by Murray Smith.