It's Dark Outside

Overview

This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long. By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).

Created by Derek Bennett

Network

• ITV1

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  William Mervyn

  Chief Insp. Charles Rose

  16 eps

• 

  Keith Barron

  Det. Sgt. Swift

  8 eps

• 

  John Carson

  Anthony Brand

  8 eps

• June Tobin

  Alice Brand

  8 eps

Themes

• spin off
• police procedural

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