Inspector George Gently(2007) Review

Inspector George Gently is a highly acclaimed British crime drama that aired on BBC One from 2007 to 2017. Starring Martin Shaw and Lee Ingleby, the series is celebrated for its blend of traditional murder mystery and thoughtful exploration of social change in the 1960s. Original Run: October 30, 2017.

The series is set against the backdrop of the "Swinging Sixties" and early 1970s, meticulously recreating the era's social and political landscape. Inspector George Gently(2007)

The heart of the show is the dynamic between the veteran Gently—an "old-school" detective with strong moral ethics—and his young, ambitious, and often undisciplined partner, John Bacchus. Inspector George Gently is a highly acclaimed British

The show is noted for its attention to detail, from vintage cars like Bacchus’s teal Ford Corsair to period-accurate scoring. Production and Locations The series is set against the backdrop of

Episodes tackle controversial issues of the time, including racial prejudice, the abolition of the death penalty (1965), feminism, class division, and police corruption.

While based on the novels by Alan Hunter, which are set in East Anglia, the TV series relocated the action to the North East.

Martin Shaw (DCI George Gently) and Lee Ingleby (DS/DI John Bacchus). Total Episodes: 25 feature-length episodes across 8 series.