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CIB: the police for the police. Loathed by fellow officers and treated with suspicion by the public, their's is a grey world of corruption and one that leaves rising star Superintendent Tony Clark cold. Reluctantly involved in the beginning, he finds that now there is no going back. As the taste of his promotion turns sour, he finds himself well and truly caught between the lines...
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
First broadcast in 1992, Between The Lines, alongside Cracker and Prime Suspect, represents the best of the numerous Police dramas broadcast during the 1990's on British television. JC Wilsher elected to create a ground breaking series looking at the area of Police corruption, and how such a Unit investigating such matters is perceived by other areas of the Police service.
Neil Pearson superb as the central character Detective Inspector Tony Clark, was apparantly only cast after he was told to sit in a room full of women, to see if they fancied him or not. When they all said that they did, he was cast. The sex appeal of the character being an important factor in the series, particularly when we see how his affair with a PC affects his marriage and impacts on his important job role. As well as featuring London, part of the series was filmed in Liverpool, and features the team travelling to the city to investigate allegations of corruption. The second series of Between The Lines was also excellent, although the final series lost its way somewhat when Clark decided to become a private eye. Apparantly as Police Officers only normally stay in such a Unit for 2 years, the series could not run on a long term basis, without either replacing the cast or changing its premise. Some 13 years afer its debut, although some of its impact on viewers may now be forgotten, this is well worth revisiting.
Neil Pearson superb as the central character Detective Inspector Tony Clark, was apparantly only cast after he was told to sit in a room full of women, to see if they fancied him or not. When they all said that they did, he was cast. The sex appeal of the character being an important factor in the series, particularly when we see how his affair with a PC affects his marriage and impacts on his important job role. As well as featuring London, part of the series was filmed in Liverpool, and features the team travelling to the city to investigate allegations of corruption. The second series of Between The Lines was also excellent, although the final series lost its way somewhat when Clark decided to become a private eye. Apparantly as Police Officers only normally stay in such a Unit for 2 years, the series could not run on a long term basis, without either replacing the cast or changing its premise. Some 13 years afer its debut, although some of its impact on viewers may now be forgotten, this is well worth revisiting.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Great characters and storylines. Each of the three main players has a distinctive place and they grow into their parts over the first four episodes. Tom Georgeson's Harry Naylor has a brilliantly dry laconic wit which isn't bettered in any police series. "Can I ask you a question, Harry?" says his boss. "As long as it's not geography..." replies Harry. Brilliant! Mo Connell's response to the outcome of the team's investigation into the death of a police inspector's wife is a harrowing, captivating moment, brilliantly acted.
A rare insight into the delicate balance between catching bent coppers and avoiding frustrating the honest ones with all the power plays and politicking in the background. Great stuff. Buy it or rent it... you'll love it.
A rare insight into the delicate balance between catching bent coppers and avoiding frustrating the honest ones with all the power plays and politicking in the background. Great stuff. Buy it or rent it... you'll love it.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
As a lifelong fan of more "eye candy" type police series (ie The Professionals, The Sweeney etc) I was sceptical upon viewing this series' first episode when it was initially aired. How wrong I was. The performances of the leads are gripping from the outset and the chemistry between the actors is obvious. The angle that the series takes, ie policing the police, is a unique one which has never come close to being dissected in any series since. After a few "one-off" stories, the series takes on an umbrella theme, which is unmissable until the closing titles of the final episode. As far as the actual DVD quality goes, well, the sound was a little muted to these ears, but don't let that put you off! A must for any fans of police shows.
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Excellent Drama
I didn't watch this or even know about it at the time, so I am catching up nearly 20 years later. The stories are good, but what really works is the character development and the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by alewis41
The Best Drama Series
Thankfully, I have a multi-system DVD player which allows me to play 'Between the Lines' here in Ontario, Canada (where it was re-titled 'Inside the Line' because of the similarity... Read more
Published 10 months ago by drutgat
Gripping Drama
Between the Lines is gripping police drama about the CBI investigating abuse of police powers and corruption within the force. Read more
Published on 13 May 2009 by TKr
One of the best
I think this was one of the best and original British TV cop shows ever until all the foresnsic based ones came along. The acting is top quailty. The stories interesting. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2007 by Chris Rawlings
Fantastic series, slightly imperfect DVD production
Having just rated the second series- mainly to complain about inaccurate episode descriptions- it is only right I should do the first. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2006 by "mjtushgarak"
At long last!!!!
I echo the joy of other reviewers..I only found out on New years Days that this wonderful series was on dvd at last. And series 2 is on it's way. Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2006
One of the best original series the BBC ever made.
This is a brilliant piece of television, which really captured the feeling around at the time. As a study of power, corruption and the compromises that have to be made in order to... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2006
Great series shame about the DVD quality.
Simply the best British Television police drama ever.However the DVD transfer does not do justice to the brilliance of the series. Read more
Published on 28 Nov 2005
A long wait but worth it
I have waited a long time to see this series on DVD. Watching again now 13 years after the original broadcasts, the quality of the scripts, acting and direction still shine... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2005 by R. J. Vardill
The best police drama ever......
This isn't the normal predictable rubbish...this was a hard hitting....surprises at every turn...characters that were anything but perfect but still able to gain your... Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2005
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