Series 5

01 Recovery Episode 111th September 1969 DC Morgan receives information that a big art robbery will take place. The squad acts... but so does the thief. 02 Flash Point Episode 218th September 1969 Barlow is enjoying a pint at the pub when Watt's girl friend, Dr. Jean Morrow, tells him about an old lady who has been brutally attacked for the sake of a few pounds. Jean's story shocks Barlow into involving the squad in immediate action. 03 In At the Death Episode 325th September 1969 When the head of a successful firm dies there is always someone waiting to step into his shoes. In this case the dead man's business venture is believed to be crooked and DS Hawkins is closely concerned as to who will fill his place. 04 Error of Judgement Episode 42nd October 1969 A race meeting at Chepstow; and incompetent amateur pilot; a lonely field near Wyvern; why is Barlow interested in these three things? Who is it that Barlow wants to set a trap for? The answer lies in unfinished business from Barlow's past. Will he ever complete it? 05 Dead Aboard Episode 59th October 1969 A prostitute is found murdered in a quiet backwater quay at Wyvern. Who is the killer? Barlow and his team make every effort to find out. 06 One Thing Leads To Another Episode 616th October 1969 When Harry Hawkins and Barbara Allin visit a gambling joint it is not just for the purpose of spending their own money. Their main interest is in the easy money that flows, and the club owner, Dino Frankitt, who has the reputation of making HIS easy money in devious ways. 07 General Post Episode 723rd October 1969 When a crime occurs on the doorstep of Headquarters the local force thinks it's funny. But Barlow is not amused. He is aware the incident could be a prelude to a much bigger crime - but what? And why is John Watt even less amused than Barlow? 08 Wild Goose Episode 830th October 1969 What is a criminal like Jack Carter doing in Wyvern? Barlow hopes to find out by surveillance and is furious when Digby inadvertently makes the squad's interest apparent. 09 We Shall Miss You Episode 96th November 1969 Barlow and watt travel to Thamesford and back - but not together - in pursuit of important changes in their careers. While they wait to hear the results of their journeys they join forces again in pursuit of one more criminal. 10 Write Off Episode 1013th November 1969 Why is DS Allin so interested in the leisure activities of the elite of Wyvern? And why does a car involved in a minor accident unaccountably burst into flames? The subsequent enquiries are not to Watt's liking. 11 Arrival Episode 1120th November 1969 Barlow's first day at Thamesford is rounded off with a telephone call that involves him in his first major investigation as head of C.I.D. 12 Exercise Episode 1227th November 1969 13 Diversion Episode 134th December 1969 Routine enquiries into a series of minor break-ins become a major hunt for a dangerous criminal. 14 The Spoilt Ones Episode 1411th December 1969 15 To Protect The Innocent Episode 1518th December 1969 16 Any Other Night Episode 161st January 1970 17 The Aggro Boy Episode 178th January 1970 18 Standing Orders Episode 1815th January 1970 19 Private Mischief Episode 1922nd January 1970 A worried barman asks John Watt why a detective constable is asking questions about him. Watt makes some alarming discoveries about the constable in question. 20 Open And Shut Episode 2029th January 1970 21 Sprats And Mackerels Episode 215th February 1970 A whisper from the north of England leads the Task Force to Eastcote Docks. A domestic dispute takes them to the nearby caravan site at Bathgate. But what is the link between the two incidents? 22 Like Any Other Friday Episode 2212th February 1970 Barlow is pursuing the hint of an armed robbery. Hawkins and Jackson are tackling another in a series of Thursday night thefts. But there is something different about this particular Friday. 23 Power Of The Press Episode 2319th February 1970 24 Trust A Woman Episode 2426th February 1970 25 The Hermit Episode 255th March 1970 26 Escort Episode 2612th March 1970