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Redcap

Redcap

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Overview

Redcap is a British television series produced by ABC Weekend Television for ITV. John Thaw stars as Sergeant John Mann, a member of the Special Investigation Branch of the Royal Military Police. It ran for 26 episodes over two series between 1964 and 1966, being about 50 minutes in a 60 minute time slot. Surprisingly for a 1960s ABC Weekend Television programme, 23 of the 26 episodes still exist.

Created by Ian Kennedy Martin
Written by Ian Kennedy Martin
Produced by John Bryce
NetworksITV1

Top Cast

John Thaw

John Thaw

Sergeant John Mann

Themes & Keywords

military policepolice proceduralpartially lost media

About Redcap

Redcap is a drama series that first aired in 1964 exploring themes of military police, police procedural, partially lost media. Created by Ian Kennedy Martin, it stars John Thaw. Redcap is a British television series produced by ABC Weekend Television for ITV. John Thaw stars as Sergeant John Mann, a member of the Special Investigation Branch of the Royal Military Police. It ran for 26 episodes over two series between 1964 and 1966, being about 50 minutes in a 60 minute time slot. Surprisingly for a 1960s ABC Weekend Television programme, 23 of the 26 episodes still exist.

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