Softly Softly

Softly Softly (1966-1975)

EndedScripted showDrama, Crime

Softly Softly is a police crime drama series that centered on the work of regional police crime squads CID officers based in the fictional region of Wyvern, in the Bristol area of England.

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Scheduleevery Wednesday (50 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E12Whose Side Are You On?Nov 12, 1975
S11E11Dorothy's BirthdayNov 5, 1975
S11E10HomicideOct 29, 1975
S11E09A Person UnknownOct 22, 1975
S11E08Female of the SpeciesOct 15, 1975
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Softly Softly' premiere?

'Softly Softly' premiered on January 5, 1966.

Who were the main characters in 'Softly Softly'?

The main characters in 'Softly Softly' were Det. Chief Supt. John Kingdom, Det. Chief Insp. Charles Barlow, and Det. Insp. Harry Hawkins.

What was the genre of 'Softly Softly'?

'Softly Softly' was a police procedural drama series.

Where was 'Softly Softly' set?

'Softly Softly' was set in the fictional town of Wyvern, England.

Who were the creators of 'Softly Softly'?

'Softly Softly' was created by Elwyn Jones and Robert Barr.

Did 'Softly Softly' have any spin-offs?

Yes, 'Softly Softly' had a spin-off called 'Softly, Softly: Task Force' which aired from 1969 to 1976.

Were all the episodes of 'Softly Softly' standalone or did they have a continuous storyline?

The episodes of 'Softly Softly' were standalone, with each episode featuring its own storyline.

Who were the production companies behind 'Softly Softly'?

'Softly Softly' was produced by BBC Birmingham and BBC Drama Group.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Softly Softly'?

The first season of 'Softly Softly' had 39 episodes.

Did 'Softly Softly' receive any awards or nominations?

'Softly Softly' received several awards and nominations, including a BAFTA TV Award nomination in 1966 for Best Drama Series.

Were there any notable guest stars in 'Softly Softly'?

Yes, 'Softly Softly' featured guest appearances from notable actors such as Derek Jacobi, Patrick Troughton, and Brian Blessed.

Did 'Softly Softly' address social issues in its episodes?

Yes, 'Softly Softly' often addressed social issues such as racism, corruption, and youth crime in its episodes.

Was 'Softly Softly' popular during its time?

Yes, 'Softly Softly' was popular during its time and gained a loyal fan base.

Did 'Softly Softly' have a distinct visual style?

Yes, 'Softly Softly' had a gritty and realistic visual style, capturing the atmosphere of the police procedural genre.

Did 'Softly Softly' have a memorable theme song?

Yes, 'Softly Softly' had a memorable theme song composed by Ronnie Hazlehurst.

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