The Expert
Series Overview
The Expert is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1976. The series starred Marius Goring as Dr. John Hardy, a pathologist working for the Home Office and was essentially a police procedural drama, with Hardy bringing his forensic knowledge to solve various cases. The Expert was created and produced by Gerard Glaister. The series was also one of the first BBC dramas to be made in colour, and throughout its four series had numerous high quality guest appearances by actors such as John Carson, Peter Copley, Rachel Kempson, Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Barkworth, Jean Marsh, Ray Brooks, George Sewell, Anthony Valentine, Bernard Lee, Lee Montague, Geoffrey Bayldon, Mike Pratt, Edward Fox, André Morell, Brian Blessed, Nigel Stock, Philip Madoc and Warren Clarke.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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4 Seasons • 62 Episodes
50 min per episode
1968 – 1976
Premiered: Fri, Jul 5, 1968
Latest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 10: “Tainted Money”
One can legislate for most things - but how do you cope with human frailty and greed?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Glaister, N.J. Crisp
Gerard Glaister
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Gerard Glaister
Producer
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What is The Expert about?
The Expert is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1976. The series starred Marius Goring as Dr. John Hardy, a pathologist working for the Home Office and was essentially a police procedural drama, with Hardy bringing his forensic knowledge to solve various cases. The Expert was created and produced by Gerard Glaister. The series was also one of the first BBC dramas to be made in colour, and throughout its four series had numerous high quality guest appearances by actors such as John Carson, Peter Copley, Rachel Kempson, Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Barkworth, Jean Marsh, Ray Brooks, George Sewell, Anthony Valentine, Bernard Lee, Lee Montague, Geoffrey Bayldon, Mike Pratt, Edward Fox, André Morell, Brian Blessed, Nigel Stock, Philip Madoc and Warren Clarke.
How many seasons does The Expert have?
The Expert comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Expert?
Key cast members in The Expert include Marius Goring, Jeremy Sinden, Virginia Stride.
Who created or directed The Expert?
The Expert was developed and directed by Gerard Glaister, N.J. Crisp.