Dixon of Dock Green

Dixon of Dock Green (1955-1976)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

Dixon of Dock Green was a BBC television series about daily life at a London police station, with the emphasis on petty crime, successfully controlled through common sense and human understanding. The central character was a mature and sympathetic police constable, George Dixon, played by Jack Warner in all of the 432 episodes, from 1955 to 1976.

Dixon was the embodiment of a typical 'bobby' who would be familiar with the area and its residents in which he patrolled and often lived there himself. The series contrasted sharply with later programmes such as Z-Cars, which reflected a more aggressive policing culture; however its popularity cannot be underestimated, retaining a faithful following throughout its run and being voted second most popular programme on British TV in 1961.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:00 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S22E08The ReunionMay 1, 1976
S22E07LegacyApr 24, 1976
S22E06JackpotApr 17, 1976
S22E05AliceApr 10, 1976
S22E04Everybody's BusinessApr 3, 1976
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Dixon of Dock Green premiere?

Dixon of Dock Green premiered on July 9, 1955.

Who played the main character, PC George Dixon in Dixon of Dock Green?

Jack Warner played the main character, PC George Dixon in Dixon of Dock Green.

What was the role of Dixon in the show?

Dixon was a police constable in Dock Green, a fictional suburb of London, and later a sergeant.

What was the format of Dixon of Dock Green?

Dixon of Dock Green was a police procedural drama featuring the police officers of the Dock Green police station.

Which network aired Dixon of Dock Green?

BBC One aired Dixon of Dock Green.

How long did Dixon of Dock Green run?

Dixon of Dock Green ran for 21 years, until 1976.

How many episodes were there in Dixon of Dock Green?

There were 432 episodes of Dixon of Dock Green.

What was the show's theme tune?

The theme tune to Dixon of Dock Green was "The Dambusters March" by Eric Coates.

What awards, if any, did the show receive?

The show did not receive any awards.

Who created Dixon of Dock Green?

The show was created by Ted Willis.

In which time period was Dixon of Dock Green set?

Dixon of Dock Green was set in the 1950s and 1960s.

Was Dixon of Dock Green based on a true story?

No, Dixon of Dock Green was a fictional show.

Did Dixon of Dock Green have any spin-offs or sequels?

Yes, Dixon of Dock Green had a spin-off show called "Softly, Softly" which focused on the officers of a larger police station nearby.

Did Dixon of Dock Green have a consistent cast throughout the series?

No, Dixon of Dock Green had various cast changes throughout the series.

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