The Gentle Touch

The Gentle Touch is a British police drama television series made by London Weekend Television for ITV which ran from 1980-1984. Commencing transmission on 11 April 1980, the series is notable for being the first British series to feature a female police detective as its leading character, ahead of the similarly themed BBC series Juliet Bravo by four months.

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Created By

Terence Feely

Status

Ended

Original Name

The Gentle Touch

First Air Date

April 11, 1980

Last Air Date

November 24, 1984

Seasons

5

Episodes

56

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

ITV1

S05E13

Exit Laughing

A minor civil servant is found dead in exotic circumstances, and Maggie tries to protect his widow from publicity.

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