Inspector George Gently(2007) Apr 2026

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

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. 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. Episodes tackle controversial issues of the time, including