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Target

Target

19776.32 Seasons17 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A crime drama set in Southampton following a team of detectives and the cases they solve.

Produced by Philip Hinchcliffe
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Patrick Mower

Patrick Mower

DS Steve Hackett

Philip Madoc

Philip Madoc

DCS Tate

Brendan Price

Brendan Price

DS Frank Bonney

Vivien Heilbron

Vivien Heilbron

DS Louise Colbert

Themes & Keywords

detectiveinvestigationpolicemurder

About Target

Target is a drama, crime series that first aired in 1977 exploring themes of detective, investigation, police, murder. it stars Patrick Mower, Philip Madoc, Brendan Price. A crime drama set in Southampton following a team of detectives and the cases they solve.

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