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The first of a trilogy of police procedurals produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose, The Odd Man initially dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By season three, Rose takes Gardiner's place.
Seasons
Episode 1
S4.E1 ∙ The Saga of Johnny Mac
50m
Someone is out to send Johnny Mac to heaven - at least that's what Rose is expected to believe. But when someone leaves an explosive device in an empty office, the policeman plays a perilous game to find the motive.
Episode 2
S4.E2 ∙ The Sheep 'Neath the Snow
50m
CI Rose and DS Swift find themselves up against a man determined to see the Inspector drummed out of the force.'Your head will roll for this, Rose. And all I can say is that I never saw a better shape for rolling!'
Episode 3
S4.E3 ∙ Portrait of Caroline
50m
A confusing case for CI Rose. Day one: a girl almost gets strangled and her husband vanishes. Day two: he returns and gets strangled, and then the wife vanishes. What's amiss? Rose has 24 hours to solve the mystery.
Episode 4
S4.E4 ∙ Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Pounds Twelve
50m
Tommy Fryer is a very methodical man. On May 3, he had one shilling. May 6, one shilling and sixpence. May 11 - five shillings. Entries in a cash book which lead CI Rose and DS Swift into a most unusual affair.
Episode 5
S4.E5 ∙ A Pattern of Little Silver Devils
50m
Why do people become policemen? Someone has to do the job. But this is one time Rose wishes he had chosen another profession. Digging into the private lives of strangers isn't the most social activity.
Episode 6
S4.E6 ∙ The Long Wound
50m
When a murderer appears to have left his calling card, and wishes to be found, CI Rose finds himself investigating an unusual murder to which his theatrical friend Steve Gardiner may hold the answer.
Episode 7
S4.E7 ∙ A Kind of Wild Justice
50m
Murder comes in all shapes and all sizes. The victim can be a person's mother, niece or brother. Rose gets the impression that all is not as it first appears when he is asked to investigate a murder in family circles.
Episode 8Latest episode
S4.E8 ∙ A Last Tilt at the Windmill
50m
'Look, you've had £10,000 worth of publicity already. A murder arrest right in your back pocket. Cut your losses. They may be heavy,' - CI Rose. But will Gardiner take his advice?
