Thief Takers

Thief Takers

1996 · 3 seasons · 25 eps · ★ 7.7 · Crime, Drama

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Thief Takers was a police drama series made by Central Independent Television for the ITV network. The show depicted the work of a team in the Metropolitan Police Service's Flying Squad. Each case was a stand alone episode or sometimes spread over two episodes and continuing drama was provided by the depiction of the personal lives of the officers in the team and their families. Production comprised a pilot aired in 1995 followed by the commissioning of three series between 1996 and 1997.

Created by Roy Mitchell

Network: ITV1

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Cast

Robert Willox DC Ted Donachie
Gary McDonald DC Alan Oxford
Pooky Quesnel DC Grace Harris
Amanda Pays DS Anna Dryden
Reece Dinsdale D.I. Charlie Scott
Lynda Steadman DS Helen Ash
Lennie James
Simone Lahbib DC Lucy McCarthy
Adjoa Andoh Mrs. Higgins
Mark Chapman Police Officer
Danny Dyer Alex Peters
Samantha Bond Carol Mason

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