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Inspector George Gently

Inspector George Gently

In 1960s Britain, an upstanding detective takes on a dangerous world

20087.98 Seasons25 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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 Andrew Lowe
Produced by Dominic Barlow
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Martin Shaw

Martin Shaw

George Gently

Lee Ingleby

Lee Ingleby

John Bacchus

Simon Hubbard

Simon Hubbard

PC Taylor

Lisa McGrillis

Lisa McGrillis

WPC (then Sergeant) Rachel Coles

Themes & Keywords

detectiveperiod drama1960s

About Inspector George Gently

Inspector George Gently is a mystery, crime series that first aired in 2008 exploring themes of detective, period drama, 1960s. Created by Andrew Lowe, it stars Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard. 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.

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