Inspector George Gently
In 1960s Britain, an upstanding detective takes on a dangerous world
TV-G 2008 · 8 seasons · 25 eps · ★ 7.9 · Mystery, Crime
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Crime drama set in the 1960s about an old-school detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred.
Created by Peter Flannery
Network: BBC One
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Martin Shaw George Gently -
Lee Ingleby John Bacchus -
Simon Hubbard PC Taylor -
Tony Rohr China -
Lisa McGrillis WPC (then Sergeant) Rachel Coles -
Richard Armitage -
Christian Oliver -
Charlotte Riley -
Tim Healy -
Paul Copley -
Shaun Evans -
Phil Davis
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