Synopsis & Context
This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long. By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).
Season Management
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- It's Dark Outside
- Release
- January 3, 1964
- Screen Time
- 2 seasons · 55min/ep
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Derek Bennett
- Original Language
- English
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Production Status
- Ended
Personas & Cast
William Mervyn
Chief Insp. Charles Rose
16 eps.
Keith Barron
Det. Sgt. Swift
8 eps.
John Carson
Anthony Brand
8 eps.
June Tobin
Alice Brand
8 eps.
Veronica Strong
Claire Martin
7 eps.
John Stratton
Fred Blane
6 eps.
Anthony Ainley
Det. Sgt. Hunter
6 eps.
Bill Croasdale
Det. Const. Roberts / Constable at Police Station
3 eps.
Tony Steedman
Harold Miller
3 eps.
Alick Hayes
Assistant Commissioner
2 eps.
Jane Barrett
Joan Blane (née Tulk) / Joan Tulk
2 eps.
Roy Maxwell
Reporter / Croupier
2 eps.
