It's Dark Outside
This spin-off from The Odd Man (1962) starred William Mervyn as the acerbic Inspector Rose, who, alongside the soft-hearted pensive Det. Sgt. Swift (Keith Barron), are joined by Anthony (John Carson) and Alice Brand (June Toblin), a barrister and his journalist wife, though not for long. By the second season, the Brands and Swift departed, leaving the calm, cold Rose in prime position, supported by newcomers DS Hunter (Anthony Ainley), his girlfriend Claire (Veronica Strong), and her boozy reporter friend Fred Blaine (John Stratton).
Created by Derek Bennett
Cast
William Mervyn
Chief Insp. Charles Rose
16 episodes
Keith Barron
Det. Sgt. Swift
8 episodes
John Carson
Anthony Brand
8 episodes
June Tobin
Alice Brand
8 episodes
Veronica Strong
Claire Martin
7 episodes
John Stratton
Fred Blane
6 episodes
Anthony Ainley
Det. Sgt. Hunter
6 episodes
Bill Croasdale
Constable at Police Station
3 episodes
Tony Steedman
Harold Miller
3 episodes
Alick Hayes
Assistant Commissioner
2 episodes
Jane Barrett
Joan Tulk
2 episodes
Roy Maxwell
Reporter
2 episodes
Rex Boyd
Radio Announcer (voice)
2 episodes
Aubrey Morris
Harold Tulk
1 episode
Richard Butler
Arthur Tulk
1 episode
John Moore
O'Connor
1 episode
John Comer
Constable
1 episode
Michael Barlow
Det. Const. Cowan
1 episode
Elna Pearl
Sally
1 episode
Doris Wellings
Woman in Street
1 episode
Norma Wilson
Woman in Street
1 episode
Ronald Radd
Raoul Brissac
1 episode
George Pastell
Dimitriades
1 episode
Wendy Gifford
Justine Clare
1 episode
Seasons
Season 1
1964 · 8 eps
Season 2
1965 · 8 eps
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