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2 January 1962 (UK)
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TV Police and regular Police separated by a razor blade
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(Series Cast Summary - 4 of 1465) | James Ellis | ... | Sgt. Lynch / ... (626 episodes, 1962-1978) |
| John Slater | ... | Det. Sgt. Stone (420 episodes, 1967-1974) |
| Douglas Fielding | ... | PC Quilley / ... (340 episodes, 1969-1978) |
 | Bernard Holley | ... | PC Newcombe / ... (277 episodes, 1967-1971) |
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25 min (462 episodes) | 50 min (337 episodes)
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Black and White (1962-1970) |
Color (1970-1978)
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1.33 : 1 more
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466 episodes broadcast between 1962 and 1974 no longer exist. The final four series, broadcast between September 1974 and September 1978, exist in their entirety.
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Referenced in The Real 'Life on Mars'! (2008) (TV)
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Z Cars Theme
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Unlike other contributors I do not know the technical details of the series production. However at the time this series was transmitted I remember the characters manifesting as strong, tough, reliable types. Chaps you would have liked to have with you in a tight spot. Awkward social issues were tackled in a no nonsense manner. Unlike their TV counterparts of today they seemed to have their minds, for the most part, on the job. Sympathy was extended to victims, and others caught up in crimes. Villains were regarded and dealt with as a sub-species. No quarter was expected or given.
Nice touches as well. At the end of one episode, the optimistic search for a child ended with it being found dead from natural causes. The end titles were played in silence. Today you would have some cretinus announcer talking over the same titles, giving us a blow by blow account of the next programme.
Sadly the series did become a victim of its own success. It ran for far to long. The final series(1977-8) was a shadow of its former self. Reduced from 50 to 30 minutes and containing to many new characters it lacked history and credibility.