Sergeant Cork

This series doesn't shy away from any of the Victorian virtues and vices from social reform, the rise in the unions, the Church, Child poverty, baby farming, prostitution, military matters, Empiricism and high political intrigue. A fantastic regular cast of John Barrie, William Gaunt and later Charles Morgan gel marvelously as detectives working in the newly set up CID and the chemistry between them is a joy to watch. The atmosphere and sets are first class for the early 60's and the series has been preserved in its entirety. It's also fun to spot famous actors who would go on to star in TV for years to come. I hope one of the many satellite and cable channels decide to show this again to show that strong hard hitting police drama isn't a modern phenomenon. A must watch TV gem.