55 Degrees North (2004–2005)

A London detective moves to Newcastle after blowing the whistle on a corrupt colleague.

Stars:

Don Gilet, Dervla Kirwan, Andrew Dunn

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Don Gilet	...	DS Nicky Cole (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Dervla Kirwan	...	Claire Maxwell (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Andrew Dunn	...	Sgt. Rick Astel (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
George Harris	...	Errol Hill (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Mark Stobbart	...	PC Martin Clark (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Michael Hodgson	...	DS Frank Maguire (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Darren Morfitt	...	DS Patrick Yates (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Emma Cleasby	...	Sgt. Katherine Brookes (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jaeden Burke	...	Matty Cole (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jacqueline King	...	Georgina Hodge (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Brian Protheroe	...	James Wren (8 episodes, 2004-2005)
David Nellist	...	Humby (8 episodes, 2004-2005)
Mark Lewis Jones	...	DI Russell Bing (7 episodes, 2005)
Sam Williams	...	Mikey (7 episodes, 2005)
Christian Rodska	...	DI Dennis Carter (6 episodes, 2004)
Neil McCaul	...	Chief Supt Daniel Baxter (6 episodes, 2004-2005)
Ian McLaughlin	...	Sgt. Clive Edwards (6 episodes, 2004-2005)

Storyline

A London detective moves to Newcastle after blowing the whistle on a corrupt colleague.

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Plot Keywords:

corruption | police officer | number in title

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 July 2004 (UK)

Also Known As:

55 moires voreia

Filming Locations:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Zenith North Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (14 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

This series was called "The Night Detective" when it aired on BBC America.

User Reviews

More than clichés

Given how much crime drama is on TV, I don't know how programs avoid using genre formulae and "cliches" - but this show has a charm of its own. I was pleasantly surprised by it.

The charm is due in large part to Don Gilet, who provides an attractive focal point. Clichés though they are, I like the "chalk and cheese" relationship with the old-timer in uniform; the urbane at-home mentor; and the sexual tension with the lawyer (although I like the flirting with the policewoman better).

Themes of corruption and racism add some edge to the mix.

I've only been through Newcastle a few times - but the night settings not only add to the mood of this show, they also give the city an allure that might not come across so well in daylight.

We've just had the first series here in Australia. I hope it continues.