Regan, while over forty, greying and divorced, was successful with women as part of his macho image (although his sex life became a plot point sometimes). Their attempts at being helpful, however, almost always ended in disaster. Regan and Carter are assigned the case as a last order from Detective Chief Superintendent Jupp (Denholm Elliott) before he resigns to face allegations of corruption in the courts.[15]. Their daughter Susie (Jennifer Thanisch) appears most notably in "Abduction". Jim Goddard. A But Lizzys tipsy emotional state seems to contribute also. accents). Perhaps because she has had too much to drink, Lizzy becomes very emotional about the fact that she and Con were - despite spending a fortune on doctors - unable to have any children of their own. Directed by David Wickes Writing Credits Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Denis King Cinematography by Dusty Miller director of photography Film Editing by pro. Anthony Hope As his name suggests, throughout the play, Anthony is a cheerful, optimistic, country born young ships first mate. Episode introductions by guest stars Warren Mitchell, Wanda Ventham, Prunella Gee, John Forgeham, Billy Murray, Tony Selby and Dudley Sutton. Regan meets a housewife Marcia Edmunds at a pub. Three crooks walk out of court as free men. Regan goes undercover to break a ring of lorry hijackers. A scene from "The Wedding Veil Inspiration". She monopolises the conversation. Both films, Sweeney! A security van is robbed by a masked gang. We can speculate that some of the filming might have been shot around there too, then! It is during a conversation in the kitchen that Gar agrees, seemingly spontaneously, to go to Philadelphia to stay with Con and Lizzy. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Douglas Camfield. Regan's squad car comes with an "authorised" police driver. He also was on a podcast called Hallmark Happenings in which he talked about the new movie. Sweeney could play a young Emma that the audience actually got to watch grow into her villainous role. The Movie (1977). Bernardini confirmed with Survived the Shows podcast that the second movie was filled in Victoria. Many of these slang terms were brought to a wider audience for the first time in The Sweeney, some even entered popular use, but the terms have remained part of the British crime drama landscape. Hallmark Now as a bank manager, you'll appreciate that any man capable of cutting a gun like that in half wouldn't think twice about cutting you in half. His corruption makes him blind to true good and evil. The movie stars Autumn Reeser, Paolo Bernardini, Lacey Chabert, and Alison Sweeney. In the series' timeline, George was in the Flying Squad prior to events in Regan, but quit for family reasons (cf. in the same vein. -KMc. A drunken Regan pulls Luke Sparrow for questioning for the theft of mercury worth 30,000. You are privileged to be looking down the barrels of a gold-plated Purdey shotgun. her age, but actually about 40, Cockney accent. Sgt. A damsel in distress. A dour Scottish sergeant arrives from Glasgow. In the orange-tinted photographs that are shown in the closing credits for Series 13, an enlarged set of fingerprints is displayed on a board behind Detective Chief Inspector Haskins. One theory is that the car belonged to a crew member who tried to include it as an in-joke in as many episodes as possible.[11]. Their boss Mr Crowley is a Shout-Out to George Cowley of The Professionals, another British police drama of the time. The main antagonist of the story is Sweeney Todd, "the Demon Barber of Fleet Street".The story was the character's first literary appearance. He is a former amateur boxer, as shown in the pilot Regan, and is described as having professional boxing potential in episode 2.1 "Chalk and Cheese". Carter's wife Alison (Stephanie Turner) is seen attempting to prise him away from the Squad in episode 1.5 "Jigsaw", while her hostility toward Regan is apparent in 1.13 "Abduction". Regan may be tough but he is also a decent man, seen to help out an ex-informer whose son is kidnapped in 4.9 "Feet of Clay"; and his sympathetic pushing enables his boss Haskins to ask for help when his wife goes missing after a breakdown, in 4.13 "Victims"; it's Regan who finds her. In the first series Regan has a variety of drivers including Len (Jack McKenzie), Fred (Denis DeMarne) and Brian Cooney (Billy Murray). In 1977, the BBC responded to the success of, The repeat of the episode "Selected Target" on 21 December 1978 recorded the highest viewing figure of the series, with 19.05 million people watching. Chief Insp. Other more senior officers include: Detective Chief Superintendent Maynon (Morris Perry), a semi-regular throughout the series and more willing than Haskins to bend the rules to get a result (later promoted to Commander); Detective Superintendent Grant (T.P. Ian Kennedy Martin saw the subsequent series as being mainly studio-based, with more dialogue and less action, but producer Ted Childs, inspired in part by Get Carter (1971) and The French Connection (1971), disagreed. Interview with stunt arranger Peter Brayham. The series also captured the zeitgeist as it was made during a dark period for the real-world Flying Squad. One of Haskins' three children, Richard, also appears in this episode. Although it was extremely popular, a combination of high production costs and creator burnout meant that it only lasted for four series. corrupted by the world. Det. family seems easily pushed into madness. The main episodes featuring Haskins are 2.7 "Golden Fleece", in which he is set up to be the victim of a corruption inquiry, and 4.13 "Victims", in which his wife, Doreen, suffers a mental breakdown. features a crook who did twelve years in the army and kicks the plot off by robbing a pair of criminals right after they've pulled a job. ULTIMATE CAST / CHARACTER GUIDE!!!Sweeney! The programme's title comes from the real-world Cockney rhyming slang nickname "Sweeney Todd" used to refer to the Flying Squad by London's criminal fraternity in the mid 20th Century. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. 2 Episodes 1978. Gynaecologist Dr Delacroix leaves his clinic on the way to the airport. Release Dates "The Electric Theatre Show" interviews with John Thaw, Dennis Waterman and Ted Childs. [7] Such was the prominence of the company's cars in the series, it was jokingly referred to as "The Ford Squad". Sid Roberson. Mrs. Lovett: 40s, Cockney accent, energetic, talkative, has a crush on the beginning; after her confinement in the asylum and until her rescue, she may There is a very slight edge of insanity to her and a streak of The 2012 film was remade in France as The Squad (2015), also known as The Sweeney: Paris. The Sweeney (2012) stars Ray Winstone as Regan, Ben Drew as Carter and Damian Lewis as Haskins. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. He made his debut in front of the camera in 1999 with Gangs of New York, directed by Martin Scorsese. We meet Lizzy, her husband Con and their friend Ben Burton in another flashback scene. Past and present, Young and old. Mrs. Lovett: 40s, Cockney accent, energetic, talkative, has a crush on Sweeney. He has an ex-wife, Kate, and daughter, Susie, who live in Ruislip. [9], A red Fiat 850 coup (UJB 92G) makes cameo appearances in several episodes: typically, it is parked at the side of the road as the action takes place around it. Gunfire was seldom non-lethal and people who got hurt stayed hurt. He might have confirmed it when he replied with Yes, yes, yes, yes I think Greece. Of course, we also know that the third movie is filmed there, so it remains to be seen which he was referring to. | Many up-and-coming actors also appeared in the show during its run, such as: The Sweeney strived for authenticity and social realism. Rohl is known for productions such as V, NBCs Hannibal, and A&Es The Killing, along with Foxs Wayward Pines. Hallmark fans will recognize Marks from Kismet Christmas, Making Spirits Bright, Christmas with the Darlings, and his role as David on Chesapeake Shores., READ NEXT: Watch Deleted Scenes from Three Wise Men & a Baby, Where Was The Wedding Veil Inspiration Filmed? This is all in accordance with widespread police convention. According to Kevin Whately, John Thaw claimed that he had witnessed the regency red 1960 Jaguar Mark 2 (registration 248 RPA) used in Inspector Morse being written off several times while filming The Sweeney. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. She became a member of the Days of Our Lives cast when she was 16. Company Credits "The Bigger They Are" sees criminals break into a back to steal a safety deposit box containing incriminating evidence. She is pretty, sweet, and delicate and Official Sites She is murdered in episode 2.5 "Hit and Run". The main squad cars were supplied for filming by Ford from their press fleet at no cost, and the producers were specifically told that the cars were not to be damaged. These descriptions below are meant to give some feeling of what makes each character a distinct personality. I've got eighteen bloody commendations, if you include the one I, "Hold it right there, squire. Just breath he wrote. Sweeney: 40s, English accent not necessary. In "Feet of Clay", an ex-informer turned businessman's son is kidnapped. Production Manager at Labyrinth Theater Company. The plots of the books are not taken from any of the television episodes; overall, the tone of the books differs somewhat from the television series in that Regan is usually depicted as working alone, and his relationship with Carter is distinctly unfriendly.[21]. List of The Sweeney (1974) Characters Characters played by John Thaw Det. Commentaries with Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, producer Ted Childs, writers Trevor Preston and Troy Kennedy-Martin, directors Tom Clegg and David Wickes and editor Chris Burt. Simple-minded but clever, he responds judge without much compassion. costume. He's unwilling to cheat for personal gain, delivers a blistering attack on a corrupt copper, and refuses to take bribes. There are many specific singing roles within the Chorus, Black Cat Like the White Queen, Marvel's Black Cat has no trouble playing both sides of the hero-villain conflicts. Using film also allowed directors to feature many more action sequences. Read about our approach to external linking. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Series/TheSweeney. However, other notable locations in London, the South East of England and further afield were also used for filming the show's episodes and included: The cinematic versions of The Sweeney feature the same actors and characters as the TV series, however both films have levels of swearing, violence, sex and nudity that would not have been possible on television at the time. Giles Nunn and Carrie Selhurst commit a robbery. For other uses of the name Sweeney, see, Detectives on the edge of a nervous breakdown, Detectives on the Edge of a Nervous Breakdown, "The Sweeney gave us TV's most arresting coppers", "The Sweeney Forum:: View topic - Fiat 850 Coupe (Red) - UJB 92G", "FLASHBACK: At Least Petraeus Wasn't Having An Affair With The Mistress Of A Soviet Spy", 'Harry South: The Songbook review a perfect potted history', "Ashes to Ashes: co-creator Matthew Graham says goodbye to Gene Hunt", "The best car adverts ever - 19. O Donnell, and their housekeeper, Madge. Accents not necessary. New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Det. This coincided with a 24-hour strike at the. Gerry Standing, Dennis Waterman's character in New Tricks, is another Affectionate Parody of what the characters from The Sweeney (George in particular) might look like thirty-odd years down the track. In the interview, he was asked about the filming locations and if it was shot in Italy at all. Jack Regan (13 Episodes) Dennis Waterman. As a result of her roles in films such as The 27-Hour Day, Christmas Under the Stars, Valentine Ever After, I Do, I Do, Midnight Masquerade, Love at the Thanksgiving Parade, A Country Wedding, Love on the Menu, and Season for Love, she is well-known to viewers of the Hallmark Channel. | 2 Episodes 1978. [14] This suggests that the events of the film occur after the end of the television series chronologically, assuming series 4 is set in 1978 as broadcast. Andrew Pixley, "The Sweeney: Compulsive Viewing", in: This page was last edited on 26 November 2022, at 18:53. Meanwhile at Heathrow Airport, DS Carter accompanies a seriously injured passenger to hospital by ambulance. We meet Lizzy, her husband Con and their friend Ben Burton in another flashback scene. Embodies Puritanical hypocrisy: lusts after his In September 2018, Network confirmed via Twitter that Blu-ray releases of Series 2 to 4 had been abandoned due to "lack of demand". Unlike the almost-contemporary Starsky & Hutch the violent action did not have a James Bond-movie feel to it, being instead down-and-dirty, and sometimes quite shocking. Insp. and Sweeney 2, have also been released on DVD. [27] A suspicious group of men have entered a bank dressed as painters. A category of characters that appear in the films and Broadway musicals. [3] At the time, this reality served as a backdrop to the series, and it is reflected in the mood, tone and story lines of The Sweeney. A heavy drinker and smoker (comically, he is sometimes seen stealing other people's cigarettes), Regan has some success with women; although not as much as Carter, or in one episode, Detective Chief Inspector Haskins. The new The Wedding Veil trilogy consists of three films, and this one is the second in the series. After earning his degree in experimental cinematography from the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in 2005, he started working in TV and film, appearing in both Italian and foreign productions. In "The Bigger They Are", a tycoon is being blackmailed by a criminal who has a photo of him present at a massacre of civilians in Malaya when he was in the Army twenty-five years earlier. Our tips from experts and exam survivors will help you through. A movie adaptation of the show was released in 2012. Only the brand name has been retained."[16]. Eliots Sunday Morning. His shoes as series writer were filled by his brother Troy Kennedy Martin, Roger Marshall, Ranald Graham and Trevor Preston. The series broke new ground for TV drama and didn't shy away from self-awareness and genre-referential humour. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. (14 episodes, 1975-1978) Terry Green. These extras are exclusive to the boxset. John Hodge Ian Kennedy Martin Actor 40 Credits Ray Winstone Jack Regan Ben Drew George Carter Hayley Atwell Nancy Lewis Steven Mackintosh Ivan Lewis Paul Anderson Francis Allen According to her profile, her voice has been used in a variety of animated movies and TV series, some of which are The Wild Thornberrys on Nickelodeon, The Spectacular Spider-Man on Sony, Allen Gregory on FOX, Transformers: Rescue Bots by Hasbro, and Young Justice by Warner Bros. On the big screen, Chabert has been seen in movies such as Ghosts of Girlfriends Past by Warner Bros., in which she co-starred with Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey; Mean Girls, the biopic directed by Anjelica Huston; Daddy Day Care, directed by Anjelica Huston; and The Brooke Ellison Story by A&E, in which she played the lead role in Christopher Reeves final directorial work. Never. Jack ReganDennis Waterman - D.S. in 1977 and Sweeney 2 in 1978. The Sweeneys visit - coinciding with the day of Kate Doogans wedding - seems to be a catalyst for Gars decision to emigrate. 2 Episodes 1975. See Cast Stories & Locations, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. He is also mentioned briefly in The Waste Land. The poem explores themes of desolation and emotional disconnection. He also posted a few pictures of the places he visited while in Victoria, including mentioning that he visited Chinatown as well. was a British film based on the TV series The Sweeney. The characters popularity has been at an all-time high recently thanks to her role in Into the Spider-Verse, so it would make perfect sense for Sony to have her in their crosshairs. In this gritty action film based on the '70s TV show, two hard-drinking cops battle the criminal underworld and attempt to foil a major bank heist. "Soppo Driver" sees a Flying Squad driver blackmailed into being a getaway driver for a gang when they kidnap his new wife. Episode 1.7 "The Placer" introduces the character of Bill (Tony Allen) who becomes Regan's regular driver, although he plays a peripheral, non-speaking role in most episodes. The Sweeney is a 1970s British television police drama focusing on two members of the Flying Squad, a branch of the Metropolitan Police specialising in tackling armed robbery and violent crime in London. Features: Behind The Scenes Of THE SWEENEY\Preparing THE SWEENEY\Shooting In Trafalgar Square\The New Regan And Carter\Top Gear And The Caravan Park\On The Shooting Range\Animated Storyboards: Trafalgar Square, The Caravan be on the edge of insanity. Uncle Con appears resigned to his wifes behaviour and rarely disagrees with her. medicine and collects as much money as he can. one location per day. Prior to the series timeline, the character had done "National Service in the Signals Corps in a minor intelligence role" (as revealed in episode 2.9 "Stay Lucky, Eh?"). Past and present, Young and old. [5] Twelve other officers were also convicted and many more resigned. [6] All of this may have inspired parts of the plot of Sweeney 2. Tony Allen subsequently worked as wardrobe manager for many of John Thaw's later projects. Gene Hunt of Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes is a fairly obvious Shout-Out to Jack Regan and his ilk. Two Australians commit 11 armed robberies. He posted a beautiful shot on his Instagram account. Sweeney. It was produced by the Thames Television subsidiary Euston Films for broadcast on the ITV network in the UK between 2 January 1975 and 28 December 1978. Interview with creator Ian Kennedy-Martin. You are purchasing a Good copy of 'The Sweeney Sisters: A Novel'. Regan is always referred to as "Guv'nor", or just "Guv". Emmas life plan is thrown off course when Paolo must return to Italy to take care of his father and she discovers a new passion for making art accessible to all. Music by. PLEASE NOTE that they are from the non-singingperspective; for parts and ranges, please see Dr. Christesen. One reason cited for the regular appearance of Jaguars is that they were favoured by the stunt drivers as being the "safest" cars to use. The movie stars Autumn Reeser, Paolo Bernardini, Lacey Chabert, and Alison Sweeney. A security officer is murdered during a payroll snatch. Bernardini took advantage of the location, specifically around Mount Douglas, to go out on hikes while filming in the area. Tom DanielsBernard Kay - MatthewsAntony Scott - Johnson's HenchmanJohn Oxley - Chadwick's Deputy EditorPeggy Aitchison - Carter's NeighbourHal Jeayes - ManservantSally Osborne - SallyJohn Kane - Special Branch Sgt.Chris Dillinger - Johnson's HenchmanPeter Childs - Murder Inquiry Insp.Alan Mitchell - Detective Insp.Leonard Kavanagh - PathologistAnthony Woodruff - CoronerMichael Latimer - P.P.S.Matthew Long - Traffic Police Sgt.Joyce Grant - McQueen's SecretaryJohnny Shannon - Scotland Yard Duty Sgt.David Corti - Young LadSusan Valentine - Chadwick's SecretaryNadim Sawalha - Chairman of the Oil Producers' ConferenceLewis Alexander - Party GuestTony Allen - Poilce DriverDel Baker - Johnson's HenchmanMaxwell Craig - Man with TeaJenny Cresswell - Lady in PubVi Delmar - Lady in PubHarry Fielder - Wages Security GuardAidan Harrington - Man at PartyWalter Henry - Oil Conference ExecutiveGeorge Hilsdon - Security ManAileen Lewis - Party GuestJay McGrath - Man in StreetStuart Myers - DetectiveMike Reynell - DetectiveGuy Standeven - UndertakerFred Stroud - WaiterBarry Summerford - DetectiveJohn Tatham - Conference OfficialReg Thomason - ReporterRita Tobin-Weske - Lady in PubJoseph Tregonino - Man on BusCy Town - PhotographerGreg Powell - Special BranchIan Kennedy-Martin - Writer / CreatorDavid Wilkes - (Director)*DISCLAIMER*Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for \"fair use\" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We suspect Gars decision is influenced by the emotional effect of it being the wedding day of his lost love, Katie Doogan - reinforcing the fact that there is nothing left for him in Ballybeg. George Carter Det Criminal and police slang was also used, including 'ringer' (a car thief, also a stolen car with fake plates), 'stoppo' (a getaway car), 'snout' (informant), 'factory' (police station/office), 'fence' (selling stolen goods, also someone who sells stolen goods) and 'fireman' (someone who deals with problems). 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. In a selfie of what looks like a hotel hallway, he wrote in Italian: 8am thought I wasnt suffering from jet lag I was wrong ! Nissan Almera: The Sweeney", "Hi Scott, I'm afraid that because of a lack of demand we decided not to go ahead with more Sweeney on Blu-ray", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Sweeney&oldid=1123977087, 1970s British police procedural television series, 1970s British workplace drama television series, Television shows produced by Thames Television, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. George Carter (13 Episodes) Garfield Morgan. A classic British Cop Show from the 1970s featuring Cowboy Cop Inspector Jack Regan ( John Thaw) and his sidekick Sergeant George Carter (Dennis Waterman) of the Metropolitan Police Apparently, the car was in real-life a "polished up wreck" and would often break down during filming. Particularly impressive in the Sweeney are the number of times that firearms are used - this was really true in the Flying Squad - even back in the good old days Discover the stars who skyrocketed on IMDbs STARmeter chart this year, and explore more of the Best of 2022; including top trailers, posters, and photos. people in line. Stephanie Turner went on to appear in Juliet Bravo, also devised and part-written by Ian Kennedy Martin. Regan's ex-wife Kate (Janet Key) appears in the pilot Regan and in episode 1.13 "Abduction". As well as the series title, cockney rhyming-slang gave extra colour to the dialogue, including poppy (money), bottle (courage) and grass (informer). Paolo Bernardini, who plays Paolo in the trilogy, is from Italy but was born in Belgium, according to his bio. Company Credits Tycoon Leonard Gold is blackmailed by Harold Collins. He is the model English hero, who in reality is powerless to achieve the perfect The video consists of photo's back in the day on the movie and the latest photo i could find, that's if i could find any at all. Dennis Waterman was cast after his performance in the Special Branch episode "Stand and Deliver", also produced by Euston Films.[1]. Felicia Hardy is mostly a thief, but she also does help the heroes for the greater good once in a while. A chance encounter in a pub puts Regan on the trail of gold. The two main protagonists are Detective Inspector Jack Regan (John Thaw) and Detective Sergeant George Carter (Dennis Waterman). In addition to these main characters, scripts should be based around three major speaking parts, with up to ten minor speaking parts."[2]. A caravan site is raided by armed robbers. Correspondingly, there are two versions of the fourth series opening titles, one with, and one without, Haskins. The Sweeney took this to the next level, with an unprecedented level of violence, cynicism, and bad language (albeit that it was still PG-rated; "bastard" was as bad as it got)note thery were allowed one "fucking", though. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Regan tries to nail a criminal for robbery, and meets opposition from an MP. revenge twists him into something violent and evil. ), two weeks' shooting, four weeks' picture editing (the first two weeks of which overlapped with the shoot), two weeks' sound editing, and two-and-a-half days' dubbing.[12]. The funny story is that when I arrived to shoot the movie, I was in the car and was like, wow, the weather is so beautiful here, he said. Jenners leg is injured in a shooting by a gunman. Bernardini mentioned that he shouldnt say it and when asked if it was Greece, a smirk came to his face. In the late 1970s, this and other scandals led to a massive internal investigation into the activities of the Metropolitan and City of London Police lead by Dorset Police, codenamed Operation Countryman. A crook flees the country, but leaves his beloved pet dog behind - Regan is determined to still bring him to justice. There was at least one car chase, fist fight or gunfight per episode. A trio of schoolboys played at being plain-clothes policemen, with two of them looking like little versions of Regan and Carter. | The Sweeney was developed from a one-off TV drama entitled Regan which served as the pilot episode for the series. This solemn ending themeto a show about crime, with it's own fast-paced intro music. During the mid-1970s Flying Squad officers were publicly censured for being involved in bribery, corruption and for having excessively close links with the criminal fraternity. Also been released on DVD hikes while filming in the Waste Land with... 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