New Scotland Yard

1972·Show
46Episodes in4Seasons
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

New Scotland Yard is a police drama series produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network between 1972 and 1974. It features the activities of two officers from the Criminal Investigations Department in the Metropolitan Police force headquarters at New Scotland Yard, as they dealt with the assorted villains of the day. The first three series ran from 1972 to 1973 and starred John Woodvine as Det. Chief Supt. Kingdom and John Carlisle as Det. Sgt. Ward. But the series, scheduled on a Saturday night, failed to match the ratings of its more glamorous midweek sister programme, Special Branch. The programme was resurrected for a fourth series in 1974, with an all-new cast headed by Michael Turner as Det. Chief Supt. Clay and Clive Francis as Det. Sgt. Dexter LWT were considered to have broken the rules of Saturday night broadcasting by showing a tough police drama in place of entertainment, but it was an inspiration for The Sweeney. Dennis Waterman, who went on to play a lead role in The Sweeney, appeared in the earlier series. There were several television series about Scotland Yard during the 1950s, the longest-running being Scotland Yard on the American Broadcasting Company from 1957-1958.
British Police ProceduralClassic Crime Drama1970s TelevisionGritty RealismDetective WorkUrban CrimeLaw Enforcement FocusCharacter-Led Police StoriesInvestigation-Driven

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Is New Scotland Yard worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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What is New Scotland Yard rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does New Scotland Yard have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 46 episodes.

When did New Scotland Yard air?

It ran from 1972 to 1974 and has ended.

What language is New Scotland Yard in?

English

It was made in English.

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