It's Dark Outside
Series196455 min2 seasons12
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).
Created by: Derek BennettCrime, Drama
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Overview
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).
Cast
William Mervyn
Chief Insp. Charles Rose
Keith Barron
Det. Sgt. Swift
John Carson
Anthony Brand
June Tobin
Alice Brand
Veronica Strong
Claire Martin
John Stratton
Fred Blane
Anthony Ainley
Det. Sgt. Hunter
Bill Croasdale
Constable at Police Station
Tony Steedman
Harold Miller
Alick Hayes
Assistant Commissioner
Jane Barrett
Joan Tulk
Roy Maxwell
Reporter
Rex Boyd
Radio Announcer (voice)
Aubrey Morris
Harold Tulk
Richard Butler
Arthur Tulk
John Moore
O'Connor
John Comer
Constable
Michael Barlow
Det. Const. Cowan
Elna Pearl
Sally
Doris Wellings
Woman in Street
Norma Wilson
Woman in Street
Ronald Radd
Raoul Brissac
George Pastell
Dimitriades
Wendy Gifford
Justine Clare