Z-Cars (1962)
Z-Cars is a 1962 drama series created by Troy Kennedy Martin and Allan Prior. It stars James Ellis, Douglas Fielding and Ian Cullen.
Z-Cars or Z Cars is a British television drama series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, Merseyside. Produced by the BBC, it debuted in January 1962 and ran until September 1978.
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What is Z-Cars about?
Z-Cars or Z Cars is a British television drama series centred on the work of mobile uniformed police in the fictional town of Newtown, based on Kirkby, Merseyside. Produced by the BBC, it debuted in January 1962 and ran until September 1978.
When was Z-Cars released?
Z-Cars was released on 2 January 1962.
How many episodes does Z-Cars have?
Z-Cars has 802 episodes across 12 seasons.
Who made Z-Cars?
Z-Cars was created by Troy Kennedy Martin and Allan Prior.
Cast
- James Ellis as Bert Lynch
- Douglas Fielding as Sgt. Alec Quilley
- Ian Cullen as DC Joe Skinner
- John Slater as DS Tom Stone
- Joseph Brady as PC John "Jock" Weir
- Derek Waring as DI Neil Goss
- Jennie Goossens as BD Girl
- John Woodvine as DI Alan Witty
- David Daker as PC Owen Culshaw
- Stephen Yardley as PC Alec May
- John Barrie as DCI Sam Hudson
- Sebastian Breaks as PC Steve Tate
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