Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) is a crime, drama web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Softly Softly: Task Force online in HD.
Softly Softly: Task Force — Storyline
Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Norman Bowler, Frank Windsor, David Lloyd Meredith
Softly Softly: Task Force — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1969-11-20 |
| Seasons | 8 |
| Episodes | 149 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 6/10 (2 votes) |
Softly Softly: Task Force — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Arrival (1969-11-20) — Things are about to change at Thamesford Constabulary when Detective Chief Superintendent Charles Barlow arrives to take over as new head of CID. Barlow's orders are to whip Thames
- E2: Exercise (1969-11-27) — Detective Chief Superitendent Barlow is in for a surprise as Chief Constable Cullen has some considerable staff changes in mind for Thamesford CID. Cullen wants to provide Charlie
- E3: Diversion (1969-12-04) — While the task force officers are busy investigating a series of break-ins, an armed hold-up at a timber warehouse requires immediate attention and quick action. Will Thamesford CI
- E4: The Spoilt Ones (1969-12-11)
- E5: To Protect the Innocent… (1969-12-18)
- E6: Any Other Night (1970-01-01)
- E7: The Aggro Boy (1970-01-08)
- E8: Standing Orders (1970-01-15)
- E9: Private Mischief (1970-01-22)
- E10: Open and Shut (1970-01-29)
- E11: Sprats and Mackerals (1970-02-05) — A rumor causes Thamesford task force to investigate at Eastcote docks where someone allegedly brings illegal immigrants into the country. WP/DC Betty Donald goes undercover, posing
- E12: Like Any Other Friday… (1970-02-12)
- E13: Power of the Press (1970-02-19)
- E14: Trust a Woman (1970-02-26)
- E15: The Hermit (1970-03-05)
- E16: Escort (1970-03-12)
Season 2
- E1: Baptism (1970-09-16)
- E2: Sunday, Sweet Sunday (1970-09-23)
- E3: Safe in the Streets? (1970-09-30)
- E4: Good Listener (1970-10-07)
- E5: Time Expired (1970-10-14)
- E6: Lessons (1970-10-21)
- E7: Without Favour (1970-10-28)
- E8: Never Hit a Lady (1970-11-04)
- E9: It's Ugly Head (1970-11-11)
- E10: Who Wants Pride…? (1970-11-18)
- E11: Collation (1970-11-25)
- E12: Do Me a Favour (1970-12-02)
- E13: Sweet Are the Uses of Adversity (1970-12-09)
- E14: Bearings (1970-12-16)
- E15: A World Full of Rooms (1970-12-23)
- E16: The Lie Direct (1970-12-30)
- E17: Ground Level (1971-01-06)
- E18: Company Business (1971-01-13)
- E19: Kick Off (1971-01-20)
- E20: Final Score (1971-01-27)
- E21: Something Big (1971-02-03)
- E22: Games (1971-02-10)
- E23: In the Public Gaze (1971-02-17) — Chief Constable Cullen gets a taste of the action when he witnesses a police officer getting severely beaten. Coming to the young constable's aide, Cullen soon faces a dilemma as o
- E24: Held for Questioning (1971-02-24)
- E25: Black Equals White (1971-03-03)
- E26: Cash and Carry (1971-03-10)
Season 3
- E1: Once Bitten (1971-10-06)
- E2: Hostage (1971-10-13)
- E3: The Floater (1971-10-20)
- E4: Aberration (1971-10-27) — When Barlow and Watt unwittingly aid a robbery on a doctor's surgery, they expect to follow a trail of stolen drugs. But the thief has other plans too – PW Det. Constable Forest pl
- E5: Moving On (1971-11-03)
- E6: An Inside Job (1971-11-10)
- E7: The Bounty Hunter (1971-11-17)
- E8: Marksman (1971-11-24)
- E9: Copper Wire (1971-12-01)
- E10: Man of Peace (1971-12-08)
- E11: Good Touches (1971-12-15)
- E12: Better Than Doing Porridge (1971-12-22)
- E13: The Removal (1971-12-29)
- E14: Priorities (1972-01-05)
- E15: Resolution (1972-01-12)
- E16: The Amateur (1972-01-19)
- E17: Anywhere in the Wide World (1972-01-26)
- E18: Flight (1972-02-02)
- E19: The Big Tip-Off (1972-02-09)
- E20: Woman's World (1972-02-16)
- E21: A Policeman's Lot: Part 1: The Row on the Stairs (1972-02-23)
- E22: A Policeman's Lot: Part 2: You Pays Your Money (1972-03-01)
- E23: A Policeman's Lot: Part 3: It Depends Where You're Standing (1972-03-08)
- E24: Set Us Alight (1972-03-15)
- E25: The Easy Job (1972-03-22)
- E26: Conclusion (1972-03-29)
Season 4
- E1: Spit and Polish (1972-09-13)
- E2: Killer (1972-09-20)
- E3: Surveillance (1972-09-27)
- E4: Dog Eat Dog (1972-10-04)
- E5: Bank Rate (1972-10-11)
- E6: On the Third Day (1972-10-18)
- E7: The Witness (1972-10-25)
- E8: Run for your Money (1972-11-01)
- E9: New Broom (1972-11-08)
- E10: Paper Chase (1972-11-15) — A search is on for a couple who are flooding shops with fake one pound notes. Market stallholder Ben Fisher attempts to get his money back by using local dog track.
- E11: Welcome to the Club (1972-11-22)
- E12: Justice (1972-11-29)
- E13: Conversion (1972-12-06)
- E14: Needle (1972-12-13) — An unpopular prison warden is run down outside the prison gates. Watt believes he knows which prisoner was behind it but he has to find the driver.
- E15: Execution (1972-12-20)
- E16: Time-Table (1973-01-03)
- E17: Conspiracy (1973-01-10)
- E18: Money for Sale (1973-01-17)
- E19: For Love or Money (1973-01-24)
- E20: Little Acorns (1973-01-31)
Season 5
- E1: Errors (1973-09-12)
- E2: Signed Off (1973-09-19) — PC Felly is badly beaten after discovering a robbery in progress. Unfortunately for him it takes several hours for police to discover something is wrong.
- E3: A Quiet Man (1973-09-26)
- E4: No Way (1973-10-03)
- E5: No Life for a Woman (1973-10-10)
- E6: Twenty-Seven Pieces of Porcelain (1973-10-17) — Watt and Hawkins head to Deauville, France to track down Clive Hornsby-Hyatt, a middle man who has orchestrated a string of antique robberies on country houses
- E7: Night-Watch (1973-10-24)
- E8: Catch as Catch Can (1973-10-31)
- E9: The Loudmouth (1973-11-07)
- E10: Interrogation (1973-11-14)
- E11: Slip of the Tongue (1973-11-21)
- E12: Trial (1973-11-28) — Hawkins and Snow are to due give evidence in Herbert Andrews robbery trial. Much of the case resolves around forensic evidence so Andrews counsel is out to discredit the pair.
- E13: Skipper's Walk (1973-12-05) — Harry Hawkins receives allegations that Sgt Jack Stirling is having an affair Jean Buxton, who's husband Tony he put behind bars. Hawkins and Watt decide to do some low key investi
- E14: Cover (1973-12-12)
- E15: Observation (1973-12-19)
- E16: Trouble-Maker (1974-01-02)
- E17: The Raider (1974-01-09)
- E18: Victim (1974-01-16)
Season 6
- E1: Alert (1974-09-04)
- E2: You Don't Have to Shout, I'm Listening (1974-09-11)
- E3: Worth a Million (1974-09-18)
- E4: Domestic Incident (1974-09-25)
- E5: Pop Goes the Weasel (1974-10-02)
- E6: Cat Among the Pigeons (1974-10-09)
- E7: Pardon (1974-10-16)
- E8: Little Boy Blue (1974-10-23)
- E9: A Day's Work (1974-10-30)
- E10: Paperwork (1974-11-06)
- E11: See What You've Done (1974-11-13)
- E12: We're In This Together (1974-11-20)
- E13: Temptation (1974-11-27)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Softly Softly: Task Force have? 8 season(s) with 149 episodes.
Where can I watch Softly Softly: Task Force? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
