When PC Snow accidentally interrupts a police stake-out of a raid on a silverware shop, it looks like the policeman on the job may be an accessory to the raid. However, Barlow eventually finds that family is the key factor in this crime.
Hawkins suspects the involvement of a local car hire firm in a spate of high class robberies. Information from the criminal underworld proves decisive in catching the ring leader.
A privileged girl goes missing, and there appears to be a sexual motive. But is the apparent indifference of her parents a clue which will lead to a resolution?
A riot is threatened at Kingley Airport when the holiday firm Jason Travel collapses, and Barlow's undercover operation into thefts at the airport is jeopardised. PC Snow goes undercover to resolve the case.
A barmaid at an aerodrome has some inside information on an upcoming raid. But can her own personal feelings be put aside as the police get closer, and will an inexperienced but ruthless female get away driver help or hinder?
A female cub reporter crosses swords with Barlow, as he investigates a child murder. Barlow has a hunch about the murderer, but whether he can get a conviction rests upon breaking into the secrets of a sad and lonely family.
A private detective's office, situated above an adult shop, is turned over, and an employee from the detective's office goes missing. Tracking down the man is only the beginning, as the name of the detective rings a bell with Barlow.
The net closes in on Jarman, the private investigator, and his activities importing goods from Europe. The old lady in the newsagents/adult shop provides a link. Watt decides to tackle Jarman personally, with unforeseen consequences.
The investigation into Jarman continues, but Task Force are warned off by higher authorities. What is the significance of a blackmailer, a trashed coffee bar and the intelligence services?
When a fire breaks out at the headquarters of a radical political group, the organiser of the group is suspected. But Barlow finds that jealousy is at the heart of the case, and a privileged dropout is the key.
Johnny Hicks appears to have gone straight, but Hawkins is unconvinced. Johnny decides to come out of retirement, but what should be an easy wages raid turns into a nightmare for one of the gang, and the safe cracker.
Evans is intrigued by Drake's seeming affluence, and reports his suspicions to Hawkins. Drake is put into plain clothes to track his movements, and uncover his secrets. PC Snow uncovers some evidence in an unlikely place.
A series of assaults on women occurs, and when one of them manages to fight back, the trail to the culprit begins. What is the significance of a white car, and a garage owned by an elderly lady?
Josephine has been found guilty of the murder of a small child. But as she is driven from court, an accident frees her. How can a vulnerable teenager be traced, and how can she be prevented from committing another crime?
Det. Chief Supt. Barlow has inside knowledge that a gang of safe breakers are in operation. When they move into make their arrest a gun is pulled of PC Snow.
PC Snow attempts to be-friend a troubled youngster by giving him a pet dog when his father kills the animal Snow considers taking the law into his own hands
Danny Fitch, who works for Harry Hawkins girlfriend Sara, is conspiring with target criminal Tom Rattery to rob her uncle's bank, in Thamesford. Is Hawkins too involved?
On his way to a promotion board interview, Det. Chief Supt. Barlow is told he has been targeted by violent thug Timothy Redway who intends to gain revenge.
Barlow and Watt investigate an armed gang who have stolen a lorry containing Scotch Whiskey worth twenty grand. Barlow plays the suspects off against each other to see who will crack first.
Det. Chief Supt. Barlow attempts to get to the bottom of Arthur Austin who is unapologetic about embezzling twenty thousand pounds from the company he used to work for
A search is on for a couple who are flooding shops with fake one pound notes. Market stallholder Ben Fisher attempts to get his money back by using local dog track.
Det. Chief Supt. John Watt is tipped off that the council are working a land scam with a local developer. Evans and Snow look into an epidemic of wireless robberies.
Chief Inspector Adler moves back to CID putting noses out joint. Thire first task is to investigate antiques dealer George Bensfield who is fencing stolen items.
Sgt. Evans and PC Nesbitt hear shots at the home of aging gangland boss Billy Baxter and discover his minder shot and his girlfriend terrified. Watt and Hawkins fear Baxter will be next.
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By what name was Softly Softly: Task Force (1969) officially released in India in English?