Juliet Bravo (1980–1985)

Newly-promoted Inspector Jean Darblay takes charge of the police station in the fictional Lancashire town of Hartley. She is the first woman to be placed in charge of the station and ... See full summary »

Creator:

Ian Kennedy Martin

Stars:

David Ellison, Noel Collins, Stephanie Turner

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Ellison	...	Sergeant Joseph Beck (88 episodes, 1980-1985)
Noel Collins	...	Sergeant George Parrish (87 episodes, 1980-1985)
Stephanie Turner	...	Inspector Jean Darblay (44 episodes, 1980-1982)
Anna Carteret	...	Inspector Kate Longton (44 episodes, 1983-1985)
Mark Botham	...	PC Danny Sparks (44 episodes, 1983-1985)
C.J. Allen	...	PC Brian Kelleher (41 episodes, 1983-1985)

Storyline

Newly-promoted Inspector Jean Darblay takes charge of the police station in the fictional Lancashire town of Hartley. She is the first woman to be placed in charge of the station and initially there is considerable scepticism from the long-standing staff of Sergeants Joe Beck and George Parrish. After the second series, Jean Darblay left and was replaced by Kate Longton.

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Plot Keywords:

sergeant | policewoman | chief of police | police inspector | fictional town

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 August 1980 (UK)

Filming Locations:

Bacup Police Station, Bank Street, Bacup, Lancashire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (88 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The signature tune used was arranged by Derek Goom using motifs and key changes from 'Prelude No. 2 in C Minor' from 'The Well-Tempered Clavier' Book 1 by J S Bach.

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Connections

Referenced in Ideal: The Christmas Special (2005)

User Reviews

Juliet Bravo

Juliet Bravo reminds me so much of my youth in the early 80's. I watched the series without fail every Saturday night. I did enjoy it more when Stephanie Turner was starring in it, somehow when she left at the end of the third series, the show never seemed the same again. I've recently purchased the Dvds of the show, and it has been a joy to watch all over again. although a couple of the episodes show how dated it is, i find its just enjoyable now as it was then. David Ellison was also good as Sgt Beck, he was very aloof and i don't think he ever got used to a woman in a higher position than him. If people get the chance they should check out the series and they may too find it enjoyable.