It's Dark Outside
EndedTV series
Aired January 3, 1964 to April 23, 1965
Created by Derek Bennett
This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long. By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).
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Cast
William MervynChief Insp. Charles Rose16 episodes
Keith BarronDet. Sgt. Swift8 episodes
John CarsonAnthony Brand8 episodes- June TobinAlice Brand8 episodes
Veronica StrongClaire Martin7 episodes
John StrattonFred Blane6 episodes
Anthony AinleyDet. Sgt. Hunter6 episodes- Bill CroasdaleDet. Const. Roberts3 episodes
Tony SteedmanHarold Miller3 episodes- Alick HayesAssistant Commissioner2 episodes
- Jane BarrettJoan Blane (née Tulk)2 episodes
- Roy MaxwellCroupier2 episodes