Edward Boyd
Director
The Odd Man (1960)
Season 3
The Odd Man was the first of a trilogy of police series produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose. It originally dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By the second season, Gordon had been replaced by Rose.
Released Oct. 19, 1960
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Granada Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S3E1 - S3.E1 ∙ The Pretty Silver Game
Enter Inspector Rose: 'Once you know me better, Sergeant, you will realise the most terrifying thing about me. I never get angry.' But what happens when Rose comes face to face with Gardiner's 'dead' wife Judy?
April 5, 1963, midnight
S3E2 - S3.E2 ∙ The Last Bright Hope of Georgia Snow
Rose and Swift find themselves tangled up in the mystery of Georgia Snow, a young girl who requested Steve Gardiner's assistance , but is now beyond help. She lies dead in her flat - her face a mask of terror.
April 12, 1963, midnight
S3E3 - S3.E3 ∙ The Double Image of Mother Eve
Why should a nun request police protection? CI Rose and DS Swift will gladly assist the woman - providing they know what they are letting themselves in for - but Mother Eve has taken a vow of silence.
April 19, 1963, midnight
S3E4 - S3.E4 ∙ Yesterday Is for Psychiatrists
Murder. Extortion. Policemen Rose and Swift have dealt have with both. But when Steve Gardiner gets himself into hot water, Rose must do some quick thinking before he and Swift find themselves engulfed in mayhem of a different variety.
April 26, 1963, midnight
S3E5 - S3.E5 ∙ The Town That Dies at Eight
A town where nobody sets foot outside after dark draws the attention of CI Rose. Why should everyone be so afraid? What dark mystery lurks in the shadows? Why is everyone running scared?
May 3, 1963, midnight
S3E6 - S3.E6 ∙ This Stuff's Thicker Than Water
Jake Justice is a very determined man. When he wants CI Rose to reopen an unsolved case, the CID man has no option but to do so. At least that's what Justice believes - but then Rose is equally determined to allow the law to run its own course.
May 10, 1963, midnight
S3E7 - S3.E7 ∙ The Betrayal of Ambrose Fleech
'The people of this country have began to lose faith in their country's security system. do you agree, Inspector?' Rose does. But he won't allow a cover-up to stand in the way of his investigation
May 17, 1963, midnight
S3E8 - S3.E8 ∙ Prince on a White Horse
'Last time, I offered you money. I offered you mercy. But you were too big for either. Next time it will be difficult. Tomorrow brings now mercy.' Inspector Rose has spoken. Villains beware.
May 24, 1963, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 50 min.
Season Runtime: 50 min.
Released: Oct. 19, 1960
Last Air Date: Sept. 13, 1963, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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