Montydog

I also remember this from the 70s - well at least I vaguely remembered his rather nice assistant, David Marlowe, being kidnapped and then stabbed by a particularly svelte and nasty villain: I even went to library to get out a few of the books because that episode made such an impression on me. On re-watching I have to say I felt much as a previous reviewer - shame the US forced out the David character and brought in Cordelia (Sue Lloyd may be eye candy for the boys, but Paul Ferris was definitely eye candy for the girls and his character could at least stand up for himself, while his relationship with the Baron is rather that of a father-son type, and could have been developed further) Am now giving the DVDs to my 13 year old as I have to say I prefer this type of show for someone of his age, than more modern, graphically violent ones. It's a bit of fun, the men look great (and they dressed squarely enough not to look outdated today); the car is wonderful and I can indulge for the 8 episodes Paul Ferris does appear in

This really just gets better all the time. The character development of the main protagonists is gently, but effectively carried out, with Michael Kitchen's performance as the quietly calm Superintendent simply outstanding. His ability to convey the full range of emotions, without ever having to resort to shouting or histrionics could be used a Masterclass. Anthony Howell as Det Sgt Paul Milner gives an equally outstanding performance, particularly as he is reduced to a minor character in the first two evidently introductory episodes. Now that the series seems to be hitting its stride, he has progressed from shell-shocked self pity to a nicely judged desperation when faced by his unsympathetic wife. These two main characters are both likeable and plausible and have the ability to gain our sympathies to the extent that the odd plot weakness (notably the final denouement of week 3) can be overlooked. I want to know what happens to them so I do hope there will be a further series.