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The Gentle Touch

151980–19845 seasonsTerence Feely
IMDb 6.6

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Notable as the first British series to feature a female police officer (predating Juliet Bravo by four months), Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes raises her teenage son while navigating a male-dominated police force following the murder of her police commissioner husband.

CrimeDrama
London, EnglandWidowSexismSocial CommentarySingle MotherFemale Police OfficerLaw EnforcementPolice ProceduralMurder Of Husband

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gentle Touch (1980) about?

Notable as the first British series to feature a female police officer (predating Juliet Bravo by four months), Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes raises her teenage son while navigating a male-dominated police force following the murder of her police commissioner husband.

Who stars in The Gentle Touch?

The Gentle Touch stars Jill Gascoine (DI Maggie Forbes), William Marlowe (DCI Bill Russell), Paul Moriarty (DS Jake Barratt). The series was created by Terence Feely.

How many seasons does The Gentle Touch have?

The Gentle Touch has 5 seasons. There are 56 episodes in total.

Is The Gentle Touch worth watching?

The Gentle Touch holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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