Juliet Bravo

Juliet Bravo (1980-1985)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

Juliet Bravo is a British television series, which ran on BBC1 between 1980 and 1985. The theme of the series concerned a female police inspector who took over control of a police station in the fictional town of Hartley in Lancashire.

The series was devised by Ian Kennedy Martin, who had already enjoyed success with another police drama series, The Sweeney. The genre of police/crime dramas was well established on British television by 1980; however the BBC's Juliet Bravo, along with London Weekend Television's The Gentle Touch, which started a few months earlier, dealt with female officers as lead characters having to fight both crime and the prejudice of male colleagues.

Ian Kennedy Martin actually based the character of Inspector Jean Darblay on a real life Female Police Inspector Wynne Darwin. She was in charge of the Police Station in Great Harwood just outside Manchester. The fictional Lancahire Town of Hartley was based on Great Harwood.

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Scheduleevery Saturday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E16Reason for LeavingDec 21, 1985
S06E15In a Man's WorldDec 14, 1985
S06E14Jobs for the BoysDec 7, 1985
S06E13Girl TalkNov 30, 1985
S06E12TurbulenceNov 23, 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Juliet Bravo premiere?

Juliet Bravo premiered on August 30th, 1980.

Who was the lead actor in Juliet Bravo?

There was no clear lead actor as the show featured an ensemble cast.

Can you describe the plot of Juliet Bravo?

Juliet Bravo followed the professional and personal lives of the police officers at a fictional police station in Lancashire, England.

Did Juliet Bravo win any awards?

Yes, Juliet Bravo won a BAFTA award in 1981 for Best Film Editing.

Was Juliet Bravo a popular show when it aired?

Yes, Juliet Bravo was a popular show during its run and regularly drew in large audiences.

How long did each episode of Juliet Bravo run for?

Each episode of Juliet Bravo ran for approximately 50 minutes.

Who created Juliet Bravo?

Juliet Bravo was created by Ian Kennedy Martin.

Where was Juliet Bravo set?

Juliet Bravo was set in the fictional town of Hartley, Lancashire, England.

Did Juliet Bravo have any crossover episodes with other TV shows?

No, Juliet Bravo did not have any crossover episodes with other TV shows.

What was the general tone of Juliet Bravo?

The general tone of Juliet Bravo was serious, as it dealt with the realities of police work and crime investigation.

How many episodes of Juliet Bravo were produced?

88 episodes of Juliet Bravo were produced in total.

Did Juliet Bravo ever have any spin-offs or sequels?

No, Juliet Bravo did not have any spin-offs or sequels.

Who were some of the notable guest stars on Juliet Bravo?

Some notable guest stars on Juliet Bravo included Emma Thompson, Tim Roth, and Martin Clunes.

Was there any controversy surrounding Juliet Bravo during its run?

There was no major controversy surrounding Juliet Bravo during its run.

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