This short-lived series gave a first starring role to John Thaw ("The Sweeney"; "Inspector Morse"), here playing Sgt John Mann, a short-tempered military policeman.
Hvor å se Redcap (1964) • Series 2
13 episoder
Crime Passionel
E1
Crime PassionelMann investigates how and why a soldier murdered his sergeant in the middle of a crowded mess tent, and gets conflicting accounts from the witnesses.
The Pride of the Regiment
E2
The Pride of the RegimentMann is sent to sort out a pub brawl which got out of hand. Not only is his list of suspects huge, but this problem is compounded when he discovers that they are all due to ship out to the Middle East in the next few days.
The Killer
E3
The KillerA member of an elite commando unit is accused of killing his own fellow soldiers while on dangerous missions.
Buckingham Palace
E4
Buckingham PalaceA barracks room card game called "Buckingham Palace" has only matches for stakes, but soon turns to Murder,blackmail and espionage when a shady local club proprietor is involved.
Rough Justice
E5
Rough JusticeMann is sent to Cologne to investigate a potential case of fraud in a sergeant's mess, where the monthly allocation of alcohol is regularly exceeded. But as well as fraud there is also blackmail.
The Moneylenders
E6
The MoneylendersInvestigating a series of mysterious beatings-up at a regimental dinner, Sgt Mann is amazed to discover that when each of the victims is questioned their response is that they all tripped over.
Strictly by the Book
E7
Strictly by the BookMilitary Policemen are dislike. It's a fact that Mann and his colleagues live with. But why should several people be so eager to show their dislike in such in such a violent fashion? Mann investigates - and reaches a surprising conclusion.
Peterson's Private Army
E8
Peterson's Private ArmySgt.Mann visits a tough Scottish regiment in jungle training and tries to stop a massacre.
Stag Party
E9
Stag PartyInvestigting a grenade attack on British forces in Cypress, Mann finds that a hard-nosed sergeant's wife has been cheating on him with other soldiers, among them supposedly the fiancé of a local girl.
An Ambush Among Friends
E10
An Ambush Among FriendsWhy should the Chinese be so helpful when Sgt Mann is investigating an ambush in Singapore? What have they to hide? Suspicious, the SIB officer digs deeper - and uncovers a startling bunch of facts.
The Alibi
E11
The AlibiMann is brought into conflict with the local CID when a corporal is picked out of an identity parade and arrested for a theft that occurred in a radio shop the previous evening.
The Proper Charlie
E12
The Proper CharlieWhen an inept private soldier is viciously beaten unconscious in a street fight, suspicion falls on Sergeant Cole - a domineering NCO who has "personal issues" with the unfortunate private.
Information Received
E13
Information ReceivedIn the final episode, hundreds of cans of petrol are being stolen at the German base. A mysterious note arrives accusing an old friend of Mann's, who is presently a security officer overlooking supplies.
