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Unfortunately this title is currently unavailable for rental. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. The entire first series of the action-packed dry-witted smash hit cop show of 1970s. They're a classic detective double act, John Thaw is the mature, serious and irritable Regan, while his young partner, .. Read more

Starring John Thaw, Dennis Waterman
Director Viktors Ritelis, Ted Childs, Mike Vardy
Genres Drama, Television

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Sweeney, The - The Complete First Series

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The entire first series of the action-packed dry-witted smash hit cop show of 1970s. They're a classic detective double act, John Thaw is the mature, serious and irritable Regan, while his young partner, Dennis Waterman, is the cheeky cockney Carter who's a hit with the ladies. Part of London's Sweeney Todd the Flying Squad (rhyming slang!) they're called upon to raid villains' homes, particularly when there are semi-clad ladies involved. Regan and Carter face violent clashes and often use firearms and illegal methods to get an arrest. Undoubtedly influenced by movies like GET CARTER this acclaimed, gritty and notably realistic TV series--where police work is not glamorised and the effects on personal relationships of the committed coppers is all too clear--still has resonance, but at the same time is of its time. This package boasts all 13 episodes.

Starring John Thaw, Dennis Waterman
Director Viktors Ritelis, Ted Childs, Mike Vardy
Studio NETWORK
Run time DVD: 10 hrs 50 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate 15.gif
Collections 100 Cops & Robbers
Genres Drama, Television
Language English
Released DVD: unknown
Production year: 1975
Format DVD

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  • 8 out of 8 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    GREATEST COP SHOW EVER!

    Being a new young London Police officer, I was constantly asked by the more senior 'old sweat' coppers if I was familiar with The Sweeney. When 'No' was my reply, looks of shock and horror were forth coming!

    So I took it upon my self to hire the complete 1st series and what a show!

    Im totally hooked almost 30 years after they were first aired on British TV. Everything from the classic catchy theme tune to the customary foot/car chase in each episode, this is truly one of the great british police drama shows.

    The Sweeney more commonly known as 'The Flying Squad' is a true elite team of London Police officer who deal solely with mojor heists and bank robbries.

    The two lead characters Insp Jack Regan and his sidekick Sarg. George Carter take to the streets with such brute force and style it is reminisant of Gene Hackman and Roy Schieder in The film THE FRENCH CONNECTION.

    The Sweeney was the first cop show to have its scenes filmed live on location throughout the streets of London.

    Although the setting and scenes appear very much dated from the cars to the clothing, the storyline however still remain original and gripping.

    A highly recommended serires for anyone Police officer or not!

      • A customer from Crawley, ENGLAND
      • Posted 24 Feb 2004 20:44

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars

    3 classic Sweeneys and 1 awful extra

    Only die-hard John Thaw fans would want to sit through 'Thick As Thieves', the extra feature on this disc which has three great Sweeney episodes from the first series. 'Thick' applies to the thieves themselves as John Thaw shacks up with Bob Hoskins's wife while he is in prison. When he gets out, the comedy .... well, I guess the writers thought it was a great sketch.

    Watch the Sweeneys. Marvel at how, in the absence of mobile phones, a large part of police work in the 70's was taken up in finding a public phone booth!

      • MrAngry from London
      • Posted 10 Jan 2004 12:30

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