The Odd Man

The Odd Man

1960 4 Seasons 32 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Crime Drama

The first of a trilogy of police procedurals produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose, The Odd Man initially dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By season three, Rose takes Gardiner's place.

The first of a trilogy of police procedurals produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose, The Odd Man initially dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By season three, Rose takes Gardiner's place.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Episode 1

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Episode 2

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Episode 3

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Episode 4

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Episode 5

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Episode 8

EP 1

The Raggle-Taggle Gipsy

When an ex-Hungarian turns up mysteriously after having been missing for a whole year, is taken ill and then dies from a

EP 2

South American Way

When Gardiner organises a British tour for a South American dance company and discovers a plot to discredit their patron

EP 3

The Circular Escape

When Professor Preece is sent to prison for passing secrets to a foreign agent but escapes to settle accounts with the r

EP 4

A Hundred Foot of Film

Before Gardiner can arrive at a sleazy hotel to keep a rendezvous with a man claiming to have important news, South kill

EP 5

Francis the Third

A young boy 'adopts' Judy and declares that he will stay with the Gardiners, and then produces a £100 note to pay rent.

EP 6

A View to Death

When Judy has a nightmare during which she is murdered by a mute killer and then meets South, the man from her dreams, i

EP 7

The Great Big Question Mark

Gardiner is approached by a young girl who asks him to sign a petition on behalf of South, who is applying for a repriev

EP 8

The House of D'Arblay

The body of an actor, covered with flowers and found in a car, leads Gardiner to bait a trap for South.

EP 1

The Pretty Silver Game

Enter Chief Inspector Charles Rose: 'Once you know me better, Sergeant, you will realise the most terrifying thing about

EP 2

The Last Bright Hope of Georgia Snow

Rose and Swift find themselves entwined in the mystery of Georgia Snow, a young girl who requested Gardiner's assistance

EP 3

The Double Image of Mother Eve

Why should a nun request police protection? Rose and Swift will gladly assist the woman - providing they know what they

EP 4

Yesterday Is for Psychiatrists

Murder. Extortion. Rose and Swift have dealt have with both. But when Gardiner gets himself into hot water, Rose must do

EP 5

The Town That Dies at Eight

A town where nobody sets foot outside after dark draws Rose's attention. Why should everyone be so afraid? What dark mys

EP 6

This Stuff's Thicker Than Water

Jake Justice is a very determined man. When he wants Rose to reopen an unsolved case, the CI has no option but to do so.

EP 7

The Betrayal of Ambrose Fleech

'The people of this country have began to lose faith in their country's security system. do you agree, Inspector?' Rose

EP 8

Prince on a White Horse

'Last time, I offered you money. I offered you mercy. But you were too big for either. Next time it will be difficult. T

EP 1

S4.E1 ∙ The Saga of Johnny Mac

Someone is out to send Johnny Mac to heaven - at least that's what Rose is expected to believe. But when someone leaves

EP 2

S4.E2 ∙ The Sheep 'Neath the Snow

CI Rose and DS Swift find themselves up against a man determined to see the Inspector drummed out of the force.'Your hea

EP 3

S4.E3 ∙ Portrait of Caroline

A confusing case for CI Rose. Day one: a girl almost gets strangled and her husband vanishes. Day two: he returns and ge

EP 4

S4.E4 ∙ Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Pounds Twelve

Tommy Fryer is a very methodical man. On May 3, he had one shilling. May 6, one shilling and sixpence. May 11 - five shi

EP 5

S4.E5 ∙ A Pattern of Little Silver Devils

Why do people become policemen? Someone has to do the job. But this is one time Rose wishes he had chosen another profes

EP 6

S4.E6 ∙ The Long Wound

When a murderer appears to have left his calling card, and wishes to be found, CI Rose finds himself investigating an un

EP 7

S4.E7 ∙ A Kind of Wild Justice

Murder comes in all shapes and all sizes. The victim can be a person's mother, niece or brother. Rose gets the impressio

EP 8

S4.E8 ∙ A Last Tilt at the Windmill

'Look, you've had £10,000 worth of publicity already. A murder arrest right in your back pocket. Cut your losses. They

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