It's Dark Outside - 3-DVD Set

It's Dark Outside - 3-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

$30.99

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
458 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
3-DVD Set
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1964 - 1965 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Derek Bennett
Gerard Dynevor

Written By:
Marc Brandell

Actors:
William Mervyn ..... Chief Insp. Rose (15 episodes, 1964-1965)
Keith Barron ..... Det. Sgt. John Swift (8 episodes, 1964)
June Tobin ..... Alice Brand (8 episodes, 1964)
John Carson ..... Anthony Brand (7 episodes, 1964)
Veronica Strong ..... Claire Martin (5 episodes, 1965)
John Stratton ..... Fred Blane (4 episodes, 1965)
Anthony Ainley ..... Det. Sgt. Hunter (4 episodes, 1965)
Bill Croasdale ..... Det. Const. Roberts (3 episodes, 1964)
Tony Steedman ..... Harold Miller (3 episodes, 1964)
Jane Barrett ..... Joan Blane / ... (2 episodes, 1964-1965)
Sheila Steafel ..... Sheila Barrett (2 episodes, 1965)
Rex Boyd ..... Radio Announcer / ... (2 episodes, 1964-1965)
George Ghent ..... Constable / ... (2 episodes, 1964)
Alick Hayes ..... Assistant Commissioner / ... (2 episodes, 1964)
Roy Maxwell ..... Croupier / ... (2 episodes, 1964)
Michael Johnson ..... Pod (2 episodes, 1965)

Synopsis:

The second series in Granada's 'Mr Rose' cult crime/suspense trilogy, It's Dark Outside saw William Mervyn reprising the role of the charismatic Inspector Rose, first introduced in The Odd Man just six months previously and re-emerging in slightly mellowed form in the final series, Mr Rose. It's Dark Outside follows the sharp-witted and memorably prickly detective as he tackles a fresh batch of cases. Assisting Rose in Series One is the more amenable DS Swift (played by a youthful Keith Barron), with John Carson as solicitor Anthony Brand and June Tobin as Brand's journalist wife, Alice; Series Two sees Rose verbally sparring with newcomer DS Hunter, played by cult favourite actor Anthony Ainley. Although two series of It's Dark Outside were made, the second was thought completely lost until research for this set unearthed two episodes which still existed on film. Newly transferred, these episodes have been included here alongside all those from Series One.

Season 1
The Grim World of the Brothers Tulk
S1, Ep1 Jan. 3, 1964
Is a musical hall comedy double act hiding a macabre secret?
One Man's Right
S1, Ep2 Jan. 10, 1964
To Speak Ill of the Living
S1, Ep3 Jan. 17, 1964
A woman confesses to a murder in which a prostitute was already found guilty and hanged for.
More Ways of Killing a Cat
S1, Ep4 Jan. 24, 1964
A parcel bomb arrives for Detective Swift, it has a live detonator with a dummy explosive - the first of nine.
Wake the Dead
S1, Ep5 Jan. 31, 1964
An old Irish habitual criminal gets out of prison and starts work for a confidence man who lures victims with a spiritualism scheme.But one has been led to suicide, and the ex-con has unwittingly stolen valuable evidence.
A Room with No View
S1, Ep6 Feb. 7, 1964
Detective Swift discovers a rent racket involving threats to coloured immigrant tenants.
A Case for Indentification
S1, Ep7 Feb. 14, 1964
A racist is using Swift's name and rank to gain the confidence of young foreign girls,but then terrorize them. Swift needs to clear his name but has quietly gone missing with a female acquaintance.
You Play the Red and the Black Comes Up
S1, Ep8 Feb. 21, 1964
Season 2
The Guilty World of Hosea Pitt
S2, Ep1 Feb. 26, 1965
Specimens Walk on Their Hind Legs, Too
S2, Ep2 Mar. 5, 1965
Arrangement in Black and White
S2, Ep3 Mar. 12, 1965
A Dream of Magic: A Greed of Money
S2, Ep4 Mar. 19, 1965
A Slight Case of Matrimony
S2, Ep5 Mar. 26, 1965
The Party
S2, Ep6 Apr. 2, 1965
The Prevalence of Liars
S2, Ep7 1965
The Gatling's Jammed and the Colonel Is Dead
S2, Ep8 Apr. 23, 1965

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 19 September, 2013.