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Van der Valk

151972–19925 seasonsNicolas Freeling
IMDb 7.1

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Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.

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What is Van der Valk (1972) about?

Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.

Who stars in Van der Valk?

Van der Valk stars Barry Foster (Commissaris Simon "Piet" Van der Valk), Meg Davis (Arlette Van Der Valk), Ronald Hines (Hoofd Commissaris Samson), Richard Huw (Wim Van der Valk). The series was created by Nicolas Freeling.

How many seasons does Van der Valk have?

Van der Valk has 5 seasons. There are 32 episodes in total.

Is Van der Valk worth watching?

Van der Valk holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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