Gideon's Way (1965)
Gideon's Way is a 1965 drama series created by John Creasey. It stars John Gregson, Alexander Davion and Daphne Anderson.
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.
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What is Gideon's Way about?
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.
When was Gideon's Way released?
Gideon's Way was released on 18 March 1965.
How many episodes does Gideon's Way have?
Gideon's Way has 26 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Gideon's Way?
Gideon's Way was created by John Creasey.
Cast
- John Gregson as Commander George Gideon
- Alexander Davion as Chief Insp. David Keen
- Daphne Anderson as Kate Gideon
- Richard James as Matthew Gideon
- Giles Watling as Malcolm Gideon
- Reginald Jessup as Det. Supt. Lemaitre
- Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle
- Hugh Ross Williamson as Det. Chief Supt. Joe Bell
- Richard Davies as The Postman
- Andrea Allan as Pru Gideon
- Glyn Houston as Sgt. Carmichael
- Kay Walsh as Harriet Bright