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GoodGoodWatch scoreSummary
An early hit for ATV, this absorbing, rigorously researched and very human drama series centres on the work of a team of probation officers based in London, and the lives of the men and women of all ages and backgrounds who come under their care.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Teens
- Binge-friendly
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 63GoodWatch 67
IMDb6.3
First aired
1959
September 14, 1959
Ended 1962
Language
English
Original language
Rated
No age rating yet.
Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids.
15 of 15 · most episodes first
John PaulPhilip Main · 109 episodes- JSJessica SpencerMaggie Weston · 109 episodes
- JSJohn ScottBert Bellman · 109 episodes
Henry OscarMagistrate · 109 episodes- HHHumphrey HeathcoteJailer · 109 episodes
Honor BlackmanIris Cope · 109 episodes
John BarrettClerk of Court · 109 episodes
Richard VernonLessing · 109 episodes
Neil WilsonDet. Con Conway · 109 episodes
David DaviesJim Blake · 90 episodes
Windsor DaviesBill Morgan · 19 episodes
Anna CropperJanet David · 2 episodes- ABAleksander BrowneBartlett · 1 episode
- RDRosemary DorkenKitty Lomax · 1 episode
Charles GrayRichard Bates · 1 episode
Directing · 4
- Christopher Morahan Director
- Peter Sasdy Director
- James Ferman Director
- Geoffrey Nethercott Director
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