Inspector George Gently
Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.
Seasons
Series 1
3 Episodes • 2008
Series 2
4 Episodes • 2009
Series 3
2 Episodes • 2010
Series 4
2 Episodes • 2011
Series 5
4 Episodes • 2012
Series 6
4 Episodes • 2014
Series 7
4 Episodes • 2015
Series 8
2 Episodes • 2017
Episodes - Season 1
1. Gently Go Man (Pilot)
90mOriginal pilot TV film. Following the murder of his wife by notorious gangster Joe Webster, Inspector George Gently is pondering retirement. When he hears about a murder in Northumberland that sounds like Webster's handiwork, he delays his retirement to take on this one last case. Paired with local detective DS John Bacchus, he must track down Webster, while at the same time trying to deal with his headstrong young assistant and keep him on the straight and narrow.
2. The Burning Man
90mWhen a badly-burned body discovered near an RAF base is suspected to be an IRA murder, Special Branch get involved.
3. Bomber's Moon
90mWhen a German businessman is found dead in the sea just off the coast Gently and Bacchus get involved to find the killer and Bacchus, while having money problems, is put in a dilemma when offered a bribe by a suspect.
Created by: Peter Flannery
Top Cast
Martin Shaw
George Gently
Lee Ingleby
John Bacchus
Simon Hubbard
PC Taylor
Lisa McGrillis
WPC (then Sergeant) Rachel Coles
Available on: BBC One
