At this point, word out of the uk is that inspector george gently is being lined up for an aprilmay 2015 transmission date. Gently discovers a whole new world of murder and intrigue in 1960s britain, a place where everything is about to change, but the past is always present. What years are the 46 inspector george gently novels set in. In this acclaimed bbc detective drama, tony nominee martin shaw death in holy orders stars as inspector george gently, an incorruptible cop transplanted from london to the north east of england in the mid1960s. Starring martin shaw judge john deed as gently and lee ingleby our zoo as ds john bacchus, inspector george gently, the period crime drama, will return in 2015 with four new featurelength films set in 1969. Filming has started on the new series of inspector george gently starring martin shaw as gently and lee ingleby our zoo as bacchus, the period crime drama will return in 2015 with four new featurelength films set in 1969. The george gently tv series is based loosely on some of the inspector gently novels written by alan hunter. Jim moir aka vic reeves, louise brealey sherlock and jody latham shameless are amongst the cast announced to appear in series 8 of inspector george gently as filming commences two featurelength episodes will see leads gently martin shaw and bacchus lee ingleby have to keep their wits about them as 1969 draws to a close. In the final season of the acclaimed detective drama, dci george gently tony.
Hubbard plays pc taylor in the inspector george gently series. It looks like inspector george gently bbc pbs is coming to an end. Gently decides to retire after the murder of his wife, but welcome to the inspector george gently guide at. Series 1 of this crime drama sees inspector george gently martin shaw pursue criminals in 1960s britain. Chief inspector george gently of scotland yard is an oldfashioned policeman who has gained respect but few friends through his singleminded pursuit of lawbreakers and his disgust with the corruption in the police force. Gently and his cocky young protege, john bacchus lee ingleby, line of duty, investigate brutal crimes. With the help of ds john bacchus, inspector george gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to. Inspector george gently series 8 dvd martin shaw actor, lee ingleby actor rated. The series is set in the decade of the 1960s, a time of great change. George gently british television mystery series the. Lisa mcgrillis hebburn also returns as wpc rachel coles.
Its 1970, the start of a new decade, and a time of radical change for women, political paranoia in the cold war, and industrial unrest in the air. In 1960s britain, an upstanding detective takes on a dangerous world. But this is series thats always been driven by character more than story, thanks to shaw. Inspector george gently filming in nov 2014 behind the scenes. Orders stars as inspector george gently, an incorruptible cop transplanted from london to the north east of england in the mid1960s. The main character of the series is portrayed by martin shaw. He acts as inspector that eventually becomes the chief inspector named george gently. Cast announced for inspector george gently series 8. Kevin whately played george gently s old friend inspector don mcghee in the season five finale. With the help of ds john bacchus, inspector george gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Martin shaw stars in the title role, with lee ingleby and lisa mcgrillis as his. Lee ingleby as sergeant, later detective inspector john bacchus. List of inspector george gently episodes wikipedia.
Martin shaw is liberated as gently prepares to retire 3. The george gently complete series seasons 1 8 can now be yours. Gently s reputation for honesty and relentlessness makes him almost as feared among his. The series features martin shaw as the eponymous inspector, lee ingleby as detective sergeant john bacchus, and simon hubbard and. Enjoy 8 actionpacked episodes, from the first meeting of the mismatched duo.
Gently and the team investigates miscarriages of justice and political corruption. Reunited inspector george gently season 8 soundtrack. When the beaten body of wealthy german businessman is discovered in the harbour, gently and bacchus are forced to consider whether a barmans antigerman sentiments are a motive for murder. Inspector george gently was murdered by a secret service agent, shot in the back at the end of the series finale on bbc1. Although the program is available starting 1 april 2014, not all of the stations will debut it on that date, so check your local listings or contact the station serving your area for details. The first five seasons occupied a year each, 1964 through 1968. The series was all about the involvements of a certain detective who was considered as being of the oldschool simply because he was very dedicated, hardworking and passionate about his job as he was trained at the time unlike the present situation whereby police. Four years before he was dci george gently, martin shaw was inspector adam dalgliesh in p. Chief inspector george gently takes on one last case before retiring. After ten years and 23 episodes, the eighth and final series of bbc1s period police drama, inspector george gently, is coming to an end on monday, 30 october.
Inspector george gently awardwinning actor martin shaw stars as commander george gently, an uncompromising cop transplanted from londons scotland yard to englands north country in the mid1960s. Final series of the crime drama about an oldschool detective coming to terms with 1960s britain. Volume 1 dvd,the crimefighting prowess of aristocratic inspector lynley and his bluecollar partner, detective sergeant barbara havers and the tensions between them resonate more clearly than ever, thanks to the superb sound and visual imagery in this fully remastered collection. With the help of ds john bacchus, inspector george gently spends. The local public television stations listed below are confirmed for airing george gently. Awardwinning actor martin shaw judge john deed, the professionals stars as commander george gently an incorruptible, uncompromising cop transplanted from londons scotland yard to englands north country in the mid1960s. Gently s reputation for honesty and relentlessness makes him almost as feared among his colleagues as he is among criminals. A relentless detective pursues notorious gangsters in 1960s britain in this adaptation of alan hunters inspector gently novels. You can watch it free on pbs masterpiece, but those broadcasts used to be edited for. The television series entitled george gently is also known by some people as inspector george gently due to its origin. George gently filming location from season 8 episode 2 martin shaw duration. Inspector george gently is a british television crime drama series produced by company pictures for bbc one, set in the.
Dci george gently calling it a day after 10 years, 8. Gently and his cocky young protege, john bacchus lee ingleby, line of duty. True, the stuff and solutions are not of equal interest and wittiness, but they seem realistic, not artificially constructed. The new season of inspector george gently takes a dark turn. Inspector george gently season 8 release date for 2017 is yet to be announced. Nphm110912 george gently baby 1 by thehartlepoolmail. Its 1970, the start of a new decade, and a time of radical change for women. Inspector george gently is a british television crime drama series produced by company pictures for bbc one, set in the 1960s. Inspector george gently series and episode guides tv. Inspector george gently filming in nov 2014 behind the scenes duration. Inspector george gently star martin shaw has opened up about filming the final series, revealing an unlikely onset clash. The body of a young socialite is recovered from a car found submerged in the river. Latest george gently coming to local pbs stations the. Inspector george gently season 8 episode 1 rotten tomatoes.
In the final season of the acclaimed bbc detective drama, tony nominee martin shaw death in holy orders returns as dci george gently. Includes gently liberated and gently and the new age. The vehicle is registered to a local aristocratic family, and it soon become. Watch george gently online full episodes of season 8 to. George gently, series 8 dvd,the final two cases in the hit british mystery series take us back to northumberland. Unfortunately, for me, this will be like a good friend moving away as, much like its period police drama cousin, endeavour, i love the 60s and the attention to detail is spoton on both series. After ten years and 23 episodes, filming for the eighth and final series of the bbc1 period police drama begins this week, with martin shaw as the dci, lee. Perhaps the reason these george gently episodes have such a 1960s feel is because they are based on the mystery series written by alan hunter george gently omnibus, who started writing his gently series in 1955. Tvs most popular detectives spend sunday nights working out whodunit before they are killed off themselves. Inspector george gently tv show season 8 episodes list. Detective chief inspector george gently debuted on the bbc in 2007. Next week, inspector gently goes all ac12 and polices the police. Awardwinning actor martin shaw stars as inspector george gently an incorruptible, uncompromising cop transplanted from londons scotland yard to englands north country in the mid1960s.
The shows had a feeling of authenticity, with sets that look like one would expect from the 1960s, and the mysteries are. Ive neither seen nor heard anything about another season in the works. Production has begun on the final two installments of the british crime drama. Season 8 guide for inspector george gently tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Inspector george gently season 8 episode 1 full episode tv smile series. With martin shaw, lee ingleby, simon hubbard, lisa mcgrillis. Director nick renton lewis, inspector george gently, silent witness will direct the first twopart film, entry wounds. As 1970 dawns, gently sees the team investigating miscarriages.
I know who killed your wife inspector george gently season 8 soundtrack. Bacchus is going to become a di sometime in the remaining two episodes and rachel is studying for her sergeant exam. The videos start in 1964 and series 7 ends at the end of 1969. When a body found in a chemical storage tank is identified as the victim and late husband, of convicted killer eve liddell, dci gently controversially decides to re. Series 8 s setting will feature the first landing on the moon seen in glorious black and white on their tv. The death of a young biker in england interests gently because its attracted the attention of joe webster his nemesis and the man responsible for his wifes death. Inspector gently works with his young protege, john. Oneoff drama set in 1964 about an oldschool detective set on avenging his wifes death.
Inspector george gently series 8 and complete 1 8 box set are released on dvd on. Shaw and ingleby begin filming new series of detective drama. Inspector george gently to end after eight series radio times. With martin shaw, lee ingleby, tony rohr, simon hubbard. Together they investigate brutal crimes as they confront the social and political changes of their time. Lisa mcgrillis as wpc, later sergeant rachel coles series 68. Inspector george gently season 8 episode 1 full episode. Based on the longrunning series of novels by alan hunter, these featurelength modern dramas boast clever writing, stylish direction, and strong casts. We have all 8 seasons of the series, and have enjoyed this look at an english police inspector, honest and ethical to a fault, who fights against police corruption.
Inspector george gently series 2 opening creditstheme 2009 by ms greenheart. Episode and series guides for inspector george gently. Inspector george gently also known as george gently for the pilot and first series is a british television crime drama series produced by company pictures for bbc one, set in the 1960s and loosely based on some of the inspector gently novels written by alan hunter. Dci george gently reprimanding inspector lewis detective chief inspector george gently debuted on the bbc in 2007.
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