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Between the Lines

When the Police Force can't be trusted

5.5(13)
First Aired:September 4, 1992
Seasons:3 seasons
Episodes:35
Status:Ended

Detective Superintendent Tony Clark is an ambitious member of the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation that investigates claims of corruption inside the police in England and Wales. Along the way Clark overcomes strong influence from his superiors and problems in his private life, most notably the break-up of his marriage following an affair with WPC Jenny Dean.

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Cast

Siobhan Redmond

Siobhan Redmond

Det. Sgt. Maureen Connell

Tom Georgeson

Tom Georgeson

Det. Insp. Harry Naylor

Neil Pearson

Neil Pearson

Det. Supt. Tony Clark

Tony Doyle

Tony Doyle

Chief Supt. John Deakin

Dorian Healy

Dorian Healy

P.C. Geoff Richards

Nigel Lindsay

Nigel Lindsay

Insp. Alan Grant

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sylvestra Le Touzel

Sarah Teale

Robin McCallum

Det. Supt. David Graves

Seasons

E1Private Enterprise

46m7.0

Sep 4, 1992

DCI Tony Clark finds himself assigned the unenviable task of investigating his own station when Scotland Yard suspects corruption. His first target is a ring of officers who are taking kickbacks from laundered drugs money.

E2Out of the Game

50m7.0

Sep 11, 1992

When a youth is shot by police on a troublesome estate, years of resentment within the community flare into violence, to the concern of Chief Supt. Jameson.

E3Words of Advice

49m7.0

Sep 18, 1992

A complaint of sexual harassment by a W.P.C. against a black sergeant, and an accusation of bribery, reveal widespread prejudice within a station. With his own personal life in tatters, is Det. Supt. Clark the right man to investigate the case?

E4Lies and Damned Lies

51m7.0

Sep 25, 1992

Det. Supt. Clark follows up an allegation of police brutality after an old man claims to have seen a prostitute attacked, but an influential detective ensures that the enquiry is obstructed.

E5A Watch and Chain of Course

50m7.0

Oct 2, 1992

Det. Sgt. Connell's cover is blown while investigating a hostile police station. Det. Supt. Clark is caught up in a murder case with both personal and professional implications.

E6Lest Ye Be Judged

51m7.0

Oct 9, 1992

After a brutal armed robber is released, DCI Tony Clark investigates the officer accused of bending the rules to obtain his conviction.

E7Breaking Point

49m7.0

Oct 16, 1992

Tony Clark is called in to investigate claims of police brutality when a full-scale riot erupts at a picket line. Given no help by Commander Neame, he approaches journalist Molly Cope for information and soon begins to suspect a police cover-up.

E8The Only Good Copper

50m6.0

Oct 23, 1992

Det. Supt. Clark is ordered to investigate outstanding complaints against P.C. Norton, an officer killed in the course of his duty. Should PC Norton be allowed to rest in peace?

E9Watching the Detectives

49m6.0

Oct 30, 1992

Det. Sgt. Markham is accused of taking a bribe. Meanwhile, Clark's lover, W.P.C. Jenny Dean, is under pressure over her part in the Michael Carswell affair.

E10Nothing to Declare

49m6.0

Nov 6, 1992

Det. Supt. Clark is caught between Customs and Excise and the river police during a case of extortion, drug smuggling and illegal immigration. W.P.C. Jenny Dean finds herself under investigation over her part in the Michael Carswell case.

E11Nothing Personal

48m6.0

Nov 13, 1992

A youth dies in police custody, but was it really a suicide? Det. Supt. Clark learns some uncomfortable truths about girlfriend W.P.C. Jenny Dean.

E12Nobody's Fireproof

51m6.0

Nov 13, 1992

A police superintendent is caught kerb-crawling in King's Cross. Det. Supt. Clark uncovers murder, blackmail and pornography, and his investigation could finish some careers. The investigation into the Michael Carswell case has tragic consequences for W.P.C. Jenny Dean.

E13The Chill Factor

49m6.0

Nov 20, 1992

Commander Huxtable has been suspended. Det. Supt. Clark is determined to discover why his lover, W.P.C. Jenny Dean, committed suicide, but his enquiries lead back to C.I.B. Finally, he confronts an unexpected enemy aboard H.M.S. Belfast.

E1New Order

48m6.0

Oct 5, 1993

John Deakin is on trial, and Tony Clark is now Acting Detective Chief Superintendent. A high flying young officer, who has gone under cover to infiltrate a fascist organisation, appears to go native.

E2Manslaughter

60m6.0

Oct 12, 1993

Supt. David Lindsay admits killing his wife, but claims it was manslaughter. Det. Sgt. Connell is convinced he's rigged the circumstances in order to walk free.

E3Crack Up

48m4.0

Oct 19, 1993

Clark and his team are called in to investigate when a black youth is killed in a hail of police bullets, and are soon caught up in conflict between the police and the local community. Their investigation draws them into the world of crack cocaine dealing.

E4Honourable Men

48m4.0

Oct 26, 1993

A high profile M.P. is caught with his trousers down, and suspicion falls on his police protection officers. As more revelations appear in the tabloid press, Clark suspects a smear campaign.

E5Some Must Watch...

50m4.0

Nov 2, 1993

An intruder is shot dead at a Territorial Army base. Clark is forced to accept help from Angela Berridge, an official from the Home Office, and finds that the activities of MI5 and Special Branch undermine his investigation.

E6Manoeuvre 11

52m4.0

Nov 9, 1993

A peaceful demonstration about council service cuts goes tragically wrong when the mounted police are called in to disperse the demonstrators. Clark's team is brought in but their activities are hindered by the chief constable heading the investigation.

E7The Fifth Estate

48m4.0

Nov 16, 1993

An assistant chief constable is accused of sexual misconduct, and Det. Sgt. Connell's friend Kate is implicated. Det. Supt. Clark's search for a missing tape brings him back into contact with Angela Berridge.

E8The Great Detective

48m4.0

Nov 23, 1993

Chief Supt. Trevor Dunne, recently cleared by an enquiry, faces another when a convicted criminal provides fresh evidence. Det. Supt. Clark is torn between duty and loyalty towards a highly regarded officer.

E9Jumping the Lights

50m4.0

Nov 30, 1993

Det. Sgt. Connell's professional and private lives come into conflict when CIB investigate a police officr suspected if being the driver involved in a tragic hit-and-run incident. Det. Supt. Clark, meanwhile, is becoming increasingly obsessed with Angela Berridge.

E10What's The Strength Of This?

49m4.0

Dec 7, 1993

Det. Insp. Naylor faces a disciplinary hearing when he is caught moonlighting for a security firm to raise funds for the treatment of his terminally ill wife, Joyce. Det. Supt. Clark confronts Angela Berridge over their relationship.

E11Big Boys' Rules (1)

50m4.0

Dec 14, 1993

Det. Supt. Clark investigates the involvement of Special Branch in the 'execution' of police informant Declan Harris, and gets the chance to settle old scores with Det. Chief Supt. John Deakin.

E12Big Boys' Rules (2)

49m4.0

Dec 21, 1993

Det. Supt. Clark is gunning for Det. Chief Supt. John Deakin, now with Special Branch, and is led to Trevor Bull, a victim of a police shooting years earlier.

Foxtrot Oscar

E1Foxtrot Oscar

51m4.0

Oct 19, 1994

E2A Safe Pair of Hands

50m4.0

Oct 26, 1994

E3A Face In The Crowd

47m4.0

Nov 2, 1994

E4Shoot To Kill

49m4.0

Nov 9, 1994

E5Close Protection

49m4.0

Nov 16, 1994

E6Blooded

48m4.0

Nov 23, 1994

E7Unknown Soldier

49m4.0

Nov 30, 1994

E8Free Trade

49m4.0

Dec 7, 1994

E9The End User 1

53m4.0

Dec 14, 1994

E10The End User 2

55m4.0

Dec 21, 1994

Storyline

Detective Superintendent Tony Clark is an ambitious member of the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation that investigates claims of corruption inside the police in England and Wales. Along the way Clark overcomes strong influence from his superiors and problems in his private life, most notably the break-up of his marriage following an affair with WPC Jenny Dean.

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