Strangers (1978) Series 1, Ep 5 "Briscoe" (Don Henderson, David Neilson) Bulman - TV Crime Thriller

Bulman is undercover as a beat copper investigating the dodgy antics of a sergeant (the Briscoe of the title). Briscoe knows every trick in the book but is he crooked? It’s up to Bulman to find out.

(Plot spoilers below)

Michael Byrne is Briscoe, he’s one of those actors that does unsympathetic really well. He’s definitely sailing close to the wind in terms of job, moving white goods in the police van, drinking on duty in the local pub (making sure he doesn’t pay for the beer either) and paying a couple of home visits.The whole episode takes place over the course of one night shift, Bulman is the only regular cast member to appear. There is also the added bonus of a scene involving Bulman dancing.

The familiar face of David Neilson, best known for Z-Cars, and later in Coronation Street as Roy Cropper, makes an appearance as Torchy.

First broadcast 3rd May 1978.

Cast:

Don Henderson as Bullman
Michael Byrne as Sgt Briscoe
Bill Tarmey as Alf
David Neilson as Torchy
Michael Turner as Inspector Veevers
Anna Nygh as Josie
Johnny Allen as Billy
Kenneth Alan Taylor as Harris
Russell Dixon as Ridgeley
Sara Aimson as Diana
Jonathan Barlow as Constable
Suzanna Hamilton as Judy Collins
Bartlett Mullins as Dobson

Writer: Leslie Duxbury / Production Design: Margaret Coombes / Director: Brian Mills

IMDB page for full cast and other contributors:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0711178/

Wiki page, including episode list:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange...)