Between the Lines

Between the Lines

When the Police Force can't be trusted

Detective Superintendent Tony Clark is an ambitious member of the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation that investigates claims of corruption inside the police in England and Wales. Along the way Clark overcomes strong influence from his superiors and problems in his private life, most notably the break-up of his marriage following an affair with WPC Jenny Dean.

Drama

Seasons

1. Private Enterprise

Air Date: 1992-09-04

DCI Tony Clark finds himself assigned the unenviable task of investigating his own station when Scotland Yard suspects corruption. His first target is a ring of officers who are taking kickbacks from laundered drugs money.

2. Out of the Game

Air Date: 1992-09-11

When a youth is shot by police on a troublesome estate, years of resentment within the community flare into violence, to the concern of Chief Supt. Jameson.

3. Words of Advice

Air Date: 1992-09-18

A complaint of sexual harassment by a W.P.C. against a black sergeant, and an accusation of bribery, reveal widespread prejudice within a station. With his own personal life in tatters, is Det. Supt. Clark the right man to investigate the case?

4. Lies and Damned Lies

Air Date: 1992-09-25

Det. Supt. Clark follows up an allegation of police brutality after an old man claims to have seen a prostitute attacked, but an influential detective ensures that the enquiry is obstructed.

5. A Watch and Chain of Course

Air Date: 1992-10-02

Det. Sgt. Connell's cover is blown while investigating a hostile police station. Det. Supt. Clark is caught up in a murder case with both personal and professional implications.

6. Lest Ye Be Judged

Air Date: 1992-10-09

After a brutal armed robber is released, DCI Tony Clark investigates the officer accused of bending the rules to obtain his conviction.

7. Breaking Point

Air Date: 1992-10-16

Tony Clark is called in to investigate claims of police brutality when a full-scale riot erupts at a picket line. Given no help by Commander Neame, he approaches journalist Molly Cope for information and soon begins to suspect a police cover-up.

8. The Only Good Copper

Air Date: 1992-10-23

Det. Supt. Clark is ordered to investigate outstanding complaints against P.C. Norton, an officer killed in the course of his duty. Should PC Norton be allowed to rest in peace?

9. Watching the Detectives

Air Date: 1992-10-30

Det. Sgt. Markham is accused of taking a bribe. Meanwhile, Clark's lover, W.P.C. Jenny Dean, is under pressure over her part in the Michael Carswell affair.

10. Nothing to Declare

Air Date: 1992-11-06

Det. Supt. Clark is caught between Customs and Excise and the river police during a case of extortion, drug smuggling and illegal immigration. W.P.C. Jenny Dean finds herself under investigation over her part in the Michael Carswell case.

11. Nothing Personal

Air Date: 1992-11-13

A youth dies in police custody, but was it really a suicide? Det. Supt. Clark learns some uncomfortable truths about girlfriend W.P.C. Jenny Dean.

12. Nobody's Fireproof

Air Date: 1992-11-13

A police superintendent is caught kerb-crawling in King's Cross. Det. Supt. Clark uncovers murder, blackmail and pornography, and his investigation could finish some careers. The investigation into the Michael Carswell case has tragic consequences for W.P.C. Jenny Dean.

13. The Chill Factor

Air Date: 1992-11-20

Commander Huxtable has been suspended. Det. Supt. Clark is determined to discover why his lover, W.P.C. Jenny Dean, committed suicide, but his enquiries lead back to C.I.B. Finally, he confronts an unexpected enemy aboard H.M.S. Belfast.

1. New Order

Air Date: 1993-10-05

John Deakin is on trial, and Tony Clark is now Acting Detective Chief Superintendent. A high flying young officer, who has gone under cover to infiltrate a fascist organisation, appears to go native.

2. Manslaughter

Air Date: 1993-10-12

Supt. David Lindsay admits killing his wife, but claims it was manslaughter. Det. Sgt. Connell is convinced he's rigged the circumstances in order to walk free.

3. Crack Up

Air Date: 1993-10-19

Clark and his team are called in to investigate when a black youth is killed in a hail of police bullets, and are soon caught up in conflict between the police and the local community. Their investigation draws them into the world of crack cocaine dealing.

4. Honourable Men

Air Date: 1993-10-26

A high profile M.P. is caught with his trousers down, and suspicion falls on his police protection officers. As more revelations appear in the tabloid press, Clark suspects a smear campaign.

5. Some Must Watch...

Air Date: 1993-11-02

An intruder is shot dead at a Territorial Army base. Clark is forced to accept help from Angela Berridge, an official from the Home Office, and finds that the activities of MI5 and Special Branch undermine his investigation.

6. Manoeuvre 11

Air Date: 1993-11-09

A peaceful demonstration about council service cuts goes tragically wrong when the mounted police are called in to disperse the demonstrators. Clark's team is brought in but their activities are hindered by the chief constable heading the investigation.

7. The Fifth Estate

Air Date: 1993-11-16

An assistant chief constable is accused of sexual misconduct, and Det. Sgt. Connell's friend Kate is implicated. Det. Supt. Clark's search for a missing tape brings him back into contact with Angela Berridge.

8. The Great Detective

Air Date: 1993-11-23

Chief Supt. Trevor Dunne, recently cleared by an enquiry, faces another when a convicted criminal provides fresh evidence. Det. Supt. Clark is torn between duty and loyalty towards a highly regarded officer.

9. Jumping the Lights

Air Date: 1993-11-30

Det. Sgt. Connell's professional and private lives come into conflict when CIB investigate a police officr suspected if being the driver involved in a tragic hit-and-run incident. Det. Supt. Clark, meanwhile, is becoming increasingly obsessed with Angela Berridge.

10. What's The Strength Of This?

Air Date: 1993-12-07

Det. Insp. Naylor faces a disciplinary hearing when he is caught moonlighting for a security firm to raise funds for the treatment of his terminally ill wife, Joyce. Det. Supt. Clark confronts Angela Berridge over their relationship.

11. Big Boys' Rules (1)

Air Date: 1993-12-14

Det. Supt. Clark investigates the involvement of Special Branch in the 'execution' of police informant Declan Harris, and gets the chance to settle old scores with Det. Chief Supt. John Deakin.

12. Big Boys' Rules (2)

Air Date: 1993-12-21

Det. Supt. Clark is gunning for Det. Chief Supt. John Deakin, now with Special Branch, and is led to Trevor Bull, a victim of a police shooting years earlier.

Foxtrot Oscar

1. Foxtrot Oscar

Air Date: 1994-10-19

2. A Safe Pair of Hands

Air Date: 1994-10-26

3. A Face In The Crowd

Air Date: 1994-11-02

4. Shoot To Kill

Air Date: 1994-11-09

5. Close Protection

Air Date: 1994-11-16

6. Blooded

Air Date: 1994-11-23

7. Unknown Soldier

Air Date: 1994-11-30

8. Free Trade

Air Date: 1994-12-07

9. The End User 1

Air Date: 1994-12-14

10. The End User 2

Air Date: 1994-12-21

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Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

1992-09-04

Episodes

35 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

World Productions

World Productions

BBC

BBC

Island World Productions