The Commander: Blackdog (TV 2005)

Deputy Chief Constable Stephen Blackton is called into the Met to investigate two possible scandals. Known as Blackdog, he has a well-deserved reputation at pursuing corrupt police officers... See full summary »

Director:

Charles Beeson

Stars:

Amanda Burton, Matthew Marsh, Poppy Miller

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Amanda Burton	...	Commander Clare Blake
Matthew Marsh	...	DCI Mike Hedges
Poppy Miller	...	DI Carol Browning
Thomas Lockyer	...	DI Ken Miles
Ron Donachie	...	George Hart
Pip Torrens	...	DCS Les Branton
David O'Hara	...	DCC Stephen 'Blackdog' Blackton (as David Patrick O'Hara)
Anthony Valentine	...	DAC Edward Sumpter
Stuart Graham	...	Sergeant Phil Vos
Paul Brightwell	...	DS Brian Hall
Camille Coduri	...	Cathy Cripps
Lizzy McInnerny	...	Sara Dawson
Nicholas Ball	...	John Dawson
Terence Hillyer	...	Eddie Myers
Gillian Goodman	...	Gina Moore

Storyline

Deputy Chief Constable Stephen Blackton is called into the Met to investigate two possible scandals. Known as Blackdog, he has a well-deserved reputation at pursuing corrupt police officers. The first case is the Cripps shooting where an unarmed man was shot by an armed police squad. Although a coroner's enquiry found no fault, Commander Blake has raised doubt as to DCI Mike Hedges' role. The case takes a particular turn when one of the armed officers, Graham Warner, is found dead. Blake also finds herself under investigation by Blackton over her sexual relationship with accused serial killer James Lampton. With the trial approaching, there is great concern as to the adverse publicity that will result.

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Plot Keywords:

killer | investigation | affair | dark heroine | third part

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

La Plante Productions [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 2005 (UK)

Also Known As:

Poliisikomentaja Blake: Kuin rakkikoira

Company Credits

Production Co:

La Plante Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

134 min 180 min (2 parts) 150 min (3 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character David Sperry, called Martin on-screen, is a police lawyer. The real David Martin Sperry has been legal advisor on the "Trial & Retribution" TV-movies, also written by Lynda La Plante.

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Goofs

When Clare is leaving Sara and walks through the double doors, the camera crew is visible in the reflection on the glass portion of the door.

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Connections

Follows The Commander (2003)

User Reviews

stupidity thy name is the commander

Why would any actress agree to play a role where the lead character is so unremittingly stupid?

Even her expression is consistently witless. The character consistently acts in her own worst interest, fails to understand the minimum clues available.

I can only conclude that the writer is a misogynist who hates the idea of women in powerful positions.

The plots are contrived and rely on inconsistent character behavior in order to reach conclusions satisfying to the plot

Probably the worst British TV I have ever seen. And I love British cop shows.