Shadow Squad is a British TV drama series that ran from 1957–1959 starring Peter Williams and George Moon.[1] Three series were made, the first produced by Associated-Rediffusion and the second and third series produced by Granada Television. 179 episodes were made, of which only four survive, all four of which are from the second series.[2] Network released the surviving four episodes on DVD in 2011, with the surviving episodes titled "Race Against Time: Parts 1 and 2", and "The Missing Cheese: Parts 1 and 2". Also released on the DVD was the sole surviving episode of the spin-off, Skyport, titled "The Spanish Girl".[3] All five of these episodes were produced by Granada Television.[4]
Premise
Criminal cases investigated by the Shadow Squad detective agency run by former Scotland Yard sleuth Don Carter, along with his trusty Cockney sidekick Ginger Smart.[5]
Main cast
- George Moon as Ginger Smart
- Peter Williams as Don Carter
- John Horsley as Supt. Whitelaw
- Rex Garner as Vic Steele
- Kathleen Boutall as Mrs. Moggs
References
- ^ "Shadow Squad – Nostalgia Central". nostalgiacentral.com. 21 June 2014.
- ^ "TVBrain | Kaleidoscope | Lost shows | TV Archive | TV History". www.tvbrain.info.
- ^ "'Shadow Squad' DVD review". CultBox. 2 February 2011.
- ^ Marcus, Laurence. "Shadow Squad". Television Heaven.
- ^ "Shadow Squad (TV Series)". Radio Times.
External links
- Shadow Squad at IMDb
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