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Inspector George Gently

  • TV Series
  • 2007–20172007–2017
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
985
107
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Lee Ingleby and Martin Shaw in Inspector George Gently (2007)
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With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator ... Read allWith the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases.With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases.

IMDb RATING
8.1/10
7K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
985
107
  • Creator
    • Peter Flannery(created for television by)
  • Stars
    • Martin Shaw
    • Lee Ingleby
    • Simon Hubbard
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  • Creator
    • Peter Flannery(created for television by)
  • Stars
    • Martin Shaw
    • Lee Ingleby
    • Simon Hubbard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Episodes25

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    George Gently: Series 7
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    George Gently: Series 7
    George Gently: Series 6
    Trailer 1:26
    George Gently: Series 6

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    Lee Ingleby and Martin Shaw in Inspector George Gently (2007)
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    Lee Ingleby in Inspector George Gently (2007)
    Martin Shaw in Inspector George Gently (2007)
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    Lee Ingleby and Martin Shaw in Inspector George Gently (2007)
    Inspector George Gently (2007)
    Martin Shaw in Inspector George Gently (2007)

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    Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw
    • George Gentlyas George Gently
    25 episodes25 eps • 2007–2017
    Lee Ingleby
    Lee Ingleby
    • John Bacchusas John Bacchus
    25 episodes25 eps • 2007–2017
    Simon Hubbard
    Simon Hubbard
    • PC Tayloras PC Taylor…
    24 episodes24 eps • 2007–2017
    Lisa McGrillis
    Lisa McGrillis
    • Rachel Colesas Rachel Coles
    10 episodes10 eps • 2014–2017
    Tom Hutch
    • PC Tom Reynoldsas PC Tom Reynolds…
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011–2015
    Don Gallagher
    • Bob Andertonas Bob Anderton…
    4 episodes4 eps • 2012–2017
    Annabel Scholey
    Annabel Scholey
    • Gemma Nunnas Gemma Nunn
    4 episodes4 eps • 2015
    Melanie Clark Pullen
    • Lisa Bacchusas Lisa Bacchus
    4 episodes4 eps • 2009–2014
    Tony Rohr
    Tony Rohr
    • Chinaas China
    3 episodes3 eps • 2008–2011
    Katie Anderson
    • Leigh Ann Bacchusas Leigh Ann Bacchus…
    3 episodes3 eps • 2012–2014
    Christopher Connel
    • PC Chris Stockdaleas PC Chris Stockdale…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2010–2014
    Michael Hodgson
    • Alec Powellas Alec Powell…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2012–2014
    Maria Tecce
    • Isabella Gentlyas Isabella Gently
    2 episodes2 eps • 2007–2017
    Derek Riddell
    Derek Riddell
    • Walter Nunnas Walter Nunn
    2 episodes2 eps • 2015
    Tim Dann
    Tim Dann
    • Pathologistas Pathologist
    2 episodes2 eps • 2010
    Chris Brailsford
    Chris Brailsford
    • Asst. Chief Constable Gordonas Asst. Chief Constable Gordon…
    2 episodes2 eps • 2012
    Mal Whyte
    • Chief Constable Lilleyas Chief Constable Lilley
    2 episodes2 eps • 2009
    Barry O'Connor
    Barry O'Connor
    • PCas PC
    2 episodes2 eps • 2009
    • Creator
      • Peter Flannery(created for television by)
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    Storyline

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    The show throws Chief Inspector George Gently into a maelstrom of murders and mayhem, whilst lovingly recreating the Swinging Sixties as it finally hits the North-East in perfect and nostalgic detail. He and his sidekick, ambitious and undisciplined Detective Sergeant John Bacchus make the perfect police partnership, full of warmth and humour. —Anonymous
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    • police corruption
    • detective sergeant
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Alan Hunter's George Gently novels are set in East Anglia, around the area in Norfolk where he grew up, but the TV series is set in County Durham and Series 1 and 2 were filmed in Ireland.
    • Goofs
      Gently and Bacchus only report to one Chief Constable, but in the 1960s, when the series is set, north-east England was covered by several polices forces, Durham County Constabulary, Sunderland Borough Police, Gateshead Borough Police, South Shields Borough Police, Northumberland Constabulary, Newcastle upon Tyne City Police, and Tynemouth Borough Police.
    • Quotes

      John Bacchus: [Gently and Bacchus are on the ground. Both wounded in the Cathedral shootout by Donald McGhee. Gently crawls over to Bacchus] I was - always on your side.

      George Gently: I know. I'm sorry. I left you unarmed.

    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 1 October 2010 (2010)

    User reviews38

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Beyond cops and robbers
    There are two massive reasons to like and admire this series.

    1. The characters. The solid, thoughtful Inspector Gently is perfectly matched against his hot-headed subordinate Bacchus. I love both these personalities, and the way their peculiar, very 1960s outlooks interlock. Bacchus in particular is a really great creation, because he's likable in spite of his obvious faults.

    2. The fact that it's ABOUT something. These are not just mindless whodunit puzzles. Each episode of the show has a strong point to make. In fact, multiple points. About how attitudes have evolved, during and since the 1960s. About human nature. About the law, and policing. This is a show that works as a police procedural, but also works extremely well as drama.

    Apart from those two strengths, the show has atmosphere, a unique style, great dialog, and seething emotional confrontations. It's thoughtful, yet never slow. In fact, it's good on every conceivable level, including many that are rarely present in mere TV entertainment.

    In short, this is one of the best cop shows ever to come out of the UK. Or anywhere else, for that matter.
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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • George Gently
    • Filming locations
      • Durham, County Durham, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Company Pictures
      • Element Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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