New Tricks (2003– )

Three retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and drama

Creators:

Nigel McCrery, Roy Mitchell

Stars:

Dennis Waterman, Alun Armstrong, Amanda Redman

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Dennis Waterman	...	Gerry Standing (79 episodes, 2003-2013)
Alun Armstrong	...	Brian Lane (78 episodes, 2003-2013)
Amanda Redman	...	Det. Supt. Sandra Pullman (78 episodes, 2003-2013)
James Bolam	...	Jack Halford (68 episodes, 2003-2012)
Susan Jameson	...	Esther Lane (48 episodes, 2003-2013)
Anthony Calf	...	D.A.C. Strickland (45 episodes, 2005-2012)

Storyline

After a hostage rescue goes wrong, superintendent Sandra Pullman is put in charge of unsolved crimes. With little resources and no back-up she decides to recruit three ex policeman. However times have changed, unlike her new recruits. Jack Halford is yet to get over the loss of his wife, Brian Lane is over obsessed and over medicated, and Gerry Standing is not quite the ladies man he used to be. They may have the experience but it's not like the old days. Not only are they chasing criminals, but they are having to deal with a new police force which does not always appreciate their old style policing.

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Taglines:

Back on the case again.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [United Kingdom]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Fornyet mistanke

Filming Locations:

Inglis Barracks, Mill Hill, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Wall to Wall Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (14 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The opening song "Its Alright" is sung by cast member Dennis Waterman.

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Quotes

Superintendent Sandra Pullman: She's not my girlfriend, she's my shrink!
Gerry Standing: A shrink!
Brian Lane: Why does she need to see a shrink?
Jack Halford: You're the expert, you tell us!

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Connections

Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 27 August 2010 (2010)

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Soundtracks

"It's Alright"
Written by Mike Moran
Sung by Dennis Waterman

User Reviews

The best of British crime drama

What is it about British crime drama that makes them so good? While Americans produce one run of the mill series after the other that centers on fancy technique and the minds of killers the Brits constantly come up with new concepts and interesting character line ups.

New Tricks is probably the best of the current breed closely followed by my personal favourite, "55 Degrees North". I pity the so called young and hip series which feel the need to give identification figures to every focus group the entertainment industry cares about - "New Tricks" manages to make you care about the characters because they simply feel real and because it uses their genuine faults and quirks to propel exquisite and hilariously entertaining story lines.

The actor all are veterans of crime drama and the fun they are having with this one is palpable. These old dogs having plenty of new tricks up their sleeve to make he viewer eagerly ask for more.