Detective by Robert Barr (circa 1980-1984)

Detective (circa 1984)

There were 4 seasons of this series: 1980 (13 episodes), 1982
(10 episodes), 1984 (8 episodes) and 1985 (8 episodes). I will continue with the Episodes rebroadcast as they appear on The BBC. Only a finite amount of these shows are being rebroadcast.  


stars Ray Brooks & Stephen Garlick

written by Robert Barr
Produced by Martin Fisher

160K

The Trap
Episode 1 of 8

4 Extra Debut. A suspect in an armed London hold-up asks to see Detective Sergeant Brook, and new assistant Tully arrives. Stars Ray Brooks.

A Bit of a Grudge
Episode 2 of 8

Brook and Tully have unfinished business with a dangerous crook. Can he be caught before he flees the country? Crime thriller stars Ray Brooks.

Lost Without a Trace
3/8 Brook and Tully must sound out their snouts to try and recapture £200,000 of stolen goods.

The Sell Out
Episode 4 of 8

This time, Tully and his boss learn you can't always believe what people tell you, and you can't always win. Stars Ray Brooks.

5/8. Murder of a Shy Girl. By Robert Barr. Brook and Tully cast doubt on whether a notorious recluse was really as much of a loner as she seemed when she is found dead. From 1984.

7/8. A Well Planned Job. by Robert Barr. Tully is attracted to a new informant
whose collaboration with the police might help bring Steve Mason to justice.
However, it remains to be seen whether she can be trusted. Originally broadcast
in 1984.

Detective
Series 3 - 8. Death at the Weekend

8/8. By Robert Barr. The tragic death of three teenagers is overshadowed when an escaped convict strikes close to home. Crime drama originally broadcast in 1984.

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  • Thanks so much for this series. 

    Bob

  • Thank you for sharing this series

    • Thanks!

    • OK, here are 2 copies of S3E6 Rough Justice from Sad Sack.   The first is a fix of the same file that had been going around, most likely the same file that Reuben has but worked on and fixed to 80K.  The second is a 128K encode he got from someone else, may have also been worked on.  They both sound better than the one we have.

      The 80K one is Rough Justice -M- and the 128K one is Rough Justice -M- Take 2     It will take better ears than mine to discern the best sounding.  To me the sound is comparable so I would pick the higher bitrate, but I realize that with my hearing deficit I may not be correct so here is both.  ------------------------  R

      Detective S3E6 Rough Justice x2

  • Thank you!

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    Detective
    by Robert Barr
    Series 1 - 1980
    160K

    Thrillers starring Detective Sergeant Dave Brook, as played by Ray Brooks.


    A Bit of Tomfoolery

    Series 1 Episode 1 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Tuesday 05 November 2013

    4 Extra Debut. DS Dave Brook is teamed up with a young DC from Epsom. How will he cope with the mean streets of London? Stars Ray Brooks.



    Operation Homecoming

    Series 1 Episode 2 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Wednesday 06 November 2013

    DS Dave Brook and his new partner Max take part in a Scotland Yard operation, then nab a serial fraudster. Stars Ray Brooks.


    Bedtime Story, part 1

    Series 1 Episode 3 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Thursday 07 November 2013

    DS Dave Brook confronts a notorious crime family, who seem to have all the answers. Stars Ray Brooks and Christopher Blake.


    Bedtime Story, part 2

    Series 1 Episode 4 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Friday 08 November 2013

    Can Detective Sergeant Dave Brook drive a wedge between two notorious crime families? Stars Ray Brooks and Christopher Blake.


    The Bank Raid

    Series 1 Episode 5 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Monday 11 November 2013

    An old-style bank raid keeps the boys busy. Will DS Brook make his date with Judie? Stars Ray Brooks and Christopher Blake.


    The Do-It-Yourself Job

    Series 1 Episode 6 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Tuesday 12 November 2013

    Young newlywed Richard is set to do time and reform. So why risk it with a not guilty plea? Stars Bill Nighy and Ray Brooks.


    The Birthday Party, part 1

    Series 1 Episode 7 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Wednesday 13 November 2013

    Could a soiree at a very high-class club be the start of an audacious heist? Brook is on it. Stars Alan Lake and Ray Brooks.


    The Birthday Party, part 2

    Series 1 Episode 8 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Thursday 14 November 2013

    Detective Inspector Mannock takes charge, but is Neale really the right man? Stars Ray Brooks, Alan Lake and Maurice Colbourne.


    The Coming Out Present

    Series 1 Episode 9 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Friday 15 November 2013

    A newly paroled villain becomes involved in a security raid. DC Brook sees a way to settle an old score. Stars Ray Brooks.


    The Legacy

    Series 1 Episode 10 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Monday 18 November 2013

    Brook seems personally affected by a theft from a young woman. Meanwhile, Max is hauled in by their boss. Stars Ray Brooks.


    Time on Their Hands

    Series 1 Episode 11 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Tuesday 19 November 2013

    Teamwork with Morgan 'the Mighty' means the chance for DS Brook to score a personal victory on a night job. Stars Ray Brooks.


    The Pin-Up Murder, part 1

    Series 1 Episode 12 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Wednesday 20 November 2013

    More teamwork for Brook as Mannock returns to ask for his help keeping a stripper safe. Stars Ray Brooks and Maurice Colbourne.


    The Pin-Up Murder, part 2

    Series 1 Episode 13 of 13

    Duration:
        30 minutes

    First broadcast:
        Thursday 21 November 2013

    Brook stands to lose Judy's respect if he can't make their anniversary, but duty calls. Stars Ray Brooks and Maurice Colbourne.

    Detective Series 1

  • Perhaps this will atone for my wandering ways.

    BBC Robert Barr Detective s2e6 Rough Justice @

    http://www.4shared.com/dir/16596010/4ea1b86a/sharing.html#

    Sound quality not great but it will just have to do until the real thing comes along

    Also at this account is a great Robert Barr spy thriller The Dark Island

    • The Dark Island is a fantastic cold war yarn to be sure.

      The copy here is the infamous transcoded one that has made the rounds for a few years, 80kbps (episode 1) and 32kbps (episodes 2 - 6) upped to 128 for some reason as yet unknown.

      I sincerely wish that a bonafide high quality one existed, but like the tv show that was erased, at least we have this to enjoy.

      Thank you for all of the Robert Barr files.

      Lefevre's amanuensis

    • Thanks, but the link seems to be empty?

      Also, I agree that "Dark Island" is one of the best of its kind!

    • ?

      I just now moved the Detective ep to a Robert Barr sub folder but it and all the other folders are available (to me anyway) when I click on the link above

      also am uploading for anyone who does not have them the Robert Barr series Spy Catcher - same link

      and have uploaded the only 2 files I have of Barr as WW@ reporter - also same link

      so 4 Robert Barr folders sat that link

      Barr was also involved in BBC  TV & produced? wrote? TV versions of Detective and Spy Catcher as well as a police series called Z Cars (unseen so far by me) -- 3 or 4  Z Cars eps are available on YouTube

      some Barr info here

      http://www.screenonline.org.uk/people/id/901205/

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