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1962–197812 seasonsTroy Kennedy Martin
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Z-Cars or Z Cars is a British television drama series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, Merseyside. Produced by the BBC, it debuted in January 1962 and ran until September 1978.

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What is Z-Cars (1962) about?

Z-Cars or Z Cars is a British television drama series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, Merseyside. Produced by the BBC, it debuted in January 1962 and ran until September 1978.

Who stars in Z-Cars?

Z-Cars stars Frank Windsor (DS John Watt), James Ellis (Bert Lynch), Douglas Fielding (Sgt. Alec Quilley), Allan O'Keefe (PC Render). The series was created by Troy Kennedy Martin.

How many seasons does Z-Cars have?

Z-Cars has 12 seasons. There are 802 episodes in total.

Is Z-Cars worth watching?

Z-Cars holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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