Welcome to the inspector george gently guide at tv. Inspector george gently is a britishirish detective series set in the 1960s based on the novels of alan hunter starring martin shaw as the titular character and lee ingleby as his young partner ds john bacchus. I am so sorry it has concluded, but, i will watch the entire series again. The series is in north east england, centering on newcastle upon tyne, northumberland and county durham. Chief inspector george gently takes on one last case before retiring, following the murder of his wife. Inspector george gently teesside filmed episodes set to be screened. Bbc one renews inspector george gently for sixth season.
Gently and bacchus look into the suspicious death of gentlys old friend and ex. Watch inspector george gently season 3, episode 1 gently evil. Bacchus is new to his craft and not entirely sure in his own personal life. The final featurelength film, rounding off the bbc series called gently and the new age will be shown tonight, october 30 at 8. Its now 1970 and the gov is about to retire, this time for good. Dirk gently is a british comic science fiction detective television series based on characters from the novel dirk gently s holistic detective agency by douglas adams. Inspector george gently cast and characters tv guide. In this acclaimed bbc detective drama, tony nominee martin shaw death in holy orders stars as inspector george gently, an incorruptible cop transplanted from london to the north east of england in the mid1960s.
Oct 30, 2017 martin shaw sobbed when he filmed his last ever episode of \ inspector george gently\. So it seemed appropriate that the last ever episode of the bbcs sixtiesset series. Lisa mcgrillis praises her shows inspector george gently and mum lorraine duration. Inspector george gently s6 uktv shows bbc studios new. Nov 22, 2012 bbc one has renewed its drama series inspector george gently for a sixth season of four 90 minute episodes, which is set to air in 20 inspector george gently is a crime drama set in 1960s. It should be one of the final acts of his career but he is asked to take on one last job by the head of a new special. Mar 18, 2014 the classic series inspector george gently returns for its seventh series, and starts filming four new featurelength films on location in northumberland for bbc one. Our george has always been a paragon of truth and justice in a world that often crumbled around him, with longstanding cultural and social mores shifting around his feet like quicksand. Inspector george gently gently go man tv episode 2007. Inspector george gently has become an audience winner and while lovingly recreates the sixties in perfect, nostalgic detail and martin shaw and lee ingleby make the perfect police partnership, full of warmth, humour and attack.
Martin shaw sobbed on the last episode of inspector george gently. George gently is back for the last time but where has this final series. Do not read if you have not seen the final episode of inspector george gently inspector george gently did not go gently. The finale will see gently giving evidence at londons old bailey. Inspector george gently internet movie firearms database.
Inspector george gently 2017 final episode martin shaw argument bbc finale. Chief inspector george gently of scotland yard is an oldfashioned policeman who has gained respect but few friends through his single. Sep 24, 2010 i think everyone is, and always will be, in love with inspector george gently and the 1960s. Filming has started on the new series of inspector george gently. Inspector george gently is a british television crime drama series produced by company. After his wife isabella is killed by a hit and run driver, inspector george gently considers retiring. When the final episode of inspector george gently airs on monday. It has been broadcast since 2007 with its last series airing in 2015. Inspector george gently also known as george gently for the pilot and first series is a british television crime drama series produced by company pictures for bbc one, set in the 1960s and loosely based on some of the inspector gently novels written by alan hunter. It may not quite have the emotional impact and succeeding emotional reactions after watching of gently in the blood and gently with the innocents but it is a powerful episode nonetheless. Inspector george gently the burning man tv episode 2008.
The series was created by howard overman and stars stephen mangan as holistic detective dirk gently and darren boyd as his sidekick richard macduff. After a very solid, if still settling, start in gently go man, it feels like inspector george gently is starting to hit its stride with the burning man. In fact he died in style, shot in the back on an empty beach just seconds after delivering the evidence that would expose the authorities. Watch worldclass tv from britain and beyond always available, always commercial. Inspector george gently, set and filmed in the region, returns next month. Martin shaw opens up about inspector george gently being axed. Why is the final inspector george gently episode not airing this sunday. George gently actor martin shaw tells why the story had to end the way it did spoilers inspector george gently did not go gently into the night. A former confidential informant for george gently is killed and his murder is covered up by the local police. Martin shaw sobbed on the last episode of inspector george gently martin shaw sobbed after he wrapped up filming his last ever episode of inspector george gently. Apr 25, 20 martin shaw filming inspector george gently in saltburn pictures. Here you will find all the episodes of the seriesgeorge gently.
Viewers looking forward to the finale of inspector george gently have been left hanging after the last episode in the series was rescheduled. The fourth series was filmed between january and june 2011, and was. George gently dvd douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Dci george gently and ds john bacchus investigate tragic murders in the two episodes of george gently, series 4. Its the perfect time inspector george gently star martin shaw has spoken out about the end of the longrunning detective show.
Anyone see last nights episode of inspector george gently on bbc1. Inspector george gently wikipedia republished wiki 2. Inspector george gently titled george gently for the pilot and first series is a british television series produced by company pictures for bbc one, set in the 1960s and loosely based on some of the 46 inspector gently novels written by alan hunter. In this new series they discover they have different approaches to a world that is changing very fast. Inspector george gently gently in the cathedral tv. Martin shaw told a member of he public to stop filming.
But as he works to expose a coverup, he finds himself at odds with his cocky protege, di john bacchus lee ingleby, line of duty, and questioning the legacy he will leave behind. Episode one entitled gentlys last case shot on location in dublin in early 07 and was very well received when it screened on the bbc. Bacchus, love him or hate him beforehand, im sure your opinion on him will have shifted somewhat after this episode. Apr 29, 2015 inspector george gently season 7 kicks off tonight with an emotional episode tackling the issue of rape. It has been four years since george gently came north, but his old enemies havent forgotten him.
List of inspector george gently episodes wikipedia. The series is based on the inspector gently novels by alan hunter. Watch inspector george gently season 1, episode 0 george gently. Ingleby truly shone through throughout this episode, he and shaw as always, superb. Inspector george gently teessidefilmed episodes set to be. When we did the pilot it was very clear that this had a very special. It is indicative that the show has found its feet and hit its stride. With the help of ds john bacchus, inspector george gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases. Local inspector george gently fans can have a bit of fun spotting familiar locations and the current series of the north eastshot bbc favourite has been no exception, with new settings being explored beyond its durham base and the backdrop of the cathedral and castle. Martin shaw plays the eponymousinspector and lee ingleby takes on the role of detective sergeant john bacchus for his account. Martin shaw has no regrets whatsoever about saying goodbye to inspector george gently ahead of the last ever episode of the bbc drama.
Inspector george gently to end with two special films tv. The 72yearold actor, who played the titular role in the longstanding series, didn\t think he would feel as emotional as he did when the crew called cut on his last ever scene, but it wasn\t until he thanked his cast and creative team that he began to break down in tears. Inspector george gently is a british television series, produced for bbc one located in the 60 s the series began on 8 april 2007. Gently and his cocky young protege, john bacchus lee ingleby, line of duty, investigate brutal crimes. Oct 30, 2017 when the final episode of inspector george gently airs on monday night, north east viewers will spot lots of familiar locations. The final featurelength film, rounding off the bbc series called. In the final season of the acclaimed detective drama, dci george gently tony nominee martin shaw investigates two last cases before retirement. The suspicious facts of the case lead gently and bacchus to uncover yet another death related to the murder.
Crime drama, set in the 1960s, about an oldschool detective trying to come to terms with a time when the lines between the police and criminals have become blurred. Lewis, poirot and many lesser lights, and now inspector george gently bbc one is. Martin shaw filming inspector george gently in saltburn. When is inspector george gently on bbc one tonight, whos in the cast with martin shaw and is gently and the new age the last ever episode. Oct 30, 2017 martin shaw sobbed on the last episode of inspector george gently martin shaw sobbed after he wrapped up filming his last ever episode of inspector george gently because he never wanted the. Shootout in the cathedral gets the thumbsup in durham uk. Inspector george gently gently evil tv episode 2010 imdb. Oct 30, 2017 george gently is back for the last time but where has this final series been shot. Why is this the last episode of inspector george gently. Inspector george gently was murdered by a secret service agent, shot in the back at the end of. Sep 20, 2012 shootout in the cathedral gets the thumbsup in durham.
Final season of inspector george gently begins filming. The bbc has announced that the next season of inspector george gently will the the crime dramas last. Here you fint both the broadcast episodes as the next episodes. Inspector george gently s06e04 season 6 episode 4 amara. Nov 26, 2014 inspector george gently filming in nov 2014 behind the scenes. Inspector george gently, starring martin shaw and lee ingleby, is filmed in locations across the north east including county durham and newcastle. Chief inspector george gently of scotland yard is an oldfashioned policeman who has gained respect but few friends through his singleminded pursuit of lawbreakers and his disgust with the corruption in the police force. Jan 19, 2017 bbcs inspector george gently to end with two featurelength specials. The fourpart drama stars martin shaw and lee ingleby as inspector george gently.
Unusual locations in north east have a starring role on tv. Martin shaw sobbed when he filmed his last ever episode of inspector george gently. Gently evil is one of my favourite episodes from inspector george gently. So it seemed appropriate that the last ever episode of the bbcs sixtiesset series based on the character would bring gently martin shaw full circle to where it started out in 2007. Sections of latest series of the popular period detective drama were. Martin shaw reveals very rude onset clash inspector george gently star martin shaw has opened up about filming the final series, revealing an unlikely onset clash. Gently is a gruff but entirely affable senior inspector.
Shaun played the role of laurie elton in the 2007 pilot episode. Oct 30, 2017 inspector george gently final ever episode details revealed last updated. The 72yearold actor, who played the titular role in the longstanding series, didnt think he would feel as emotional as he did when the crew called cut on his last ever scene, but it wasnt until he thanked his cast and creative team that he began to break down in tears. The earliest episodes are set in 1964 with the eighth series taking place in 1970. When is inspector george gently on bbc one tonight, whos. Inspector george gently began with a pilot episode in 2007 and ran to eight series, popping up only semiregularly on bbc1. Oct 30, 2017 martin shaw sobbed when he filmed his last ever episode of inspector george gently. Gently decides to retire after the murder of his wife, but welcome to the inspector george gently guide at tv.
Inspector george gently did not go gently into the night. Oneoff drama set in 1964 about an oldschool detective set on avenging his wifes death. There are better episodes since when things became even more settled and fresher and the stories richer and more complex. Hi guys here is a sneak peek of filming series 9 which is the last season of george gently hope yous all enjoy and remeber to hit the like button and subscribe my facbook is. Created by peter flannery and originally based on the gently novels by alan hunter, inspector george gently first aired in april 2007 and 23 episodes have. When does the last ever episode of inspector george gently. A young mother is found murdered and gently and bacchus initially suspect her estranged husband. I dont want to be a spoiler for the last episode, so i wont say more. After ten years and 23 episodes, filming for the eighth and final series of the bbc1 period.
George gently is back for the last time but where has this final series been shot. Inspector george gently filming in nov 2014 behind the. Inspector george gently tv series 20072017 filming. You can watch george gently online for six more days on the bbciplayer not sure if there are geographic restrictions and you may need to use ie. Inspector george gently gently go man tv episode 2007 imdb. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of inspector george gently with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. When the final episode of inspector george gently airs on monday night, north east viewers will spot lots of familiar locations. Inspector george gently season 5 episode 4 rotten tomatoes. Martin shaws natural charisma breathes life into this character he is warm, conscientious, engaging. Lisa mcgrillis hebburn also returns as wpc rachel coles. The featurelength story, to be screened on bbc 1 at 8. When he hears about a murder in northumberland that sounds like websters handiwork, he delays his retirement to take on this one last case.
Starring martin shaw as gently and lee ingleby our zoo as bacchus, the period crime drama will return in 2015 with four new featurelength films set in 1969. Directed by 11 writing credits 14 cast 397 produced by 30 music by 7 cinematography by 8. Spoilers inside after a decade and 23 episodes, george gently shuffled gruffly towards the end of his line tonight. Of the many great british tv detectives dci george gently bbc one was always the one least likely to depart our screens quietly. The show started as george gently before expanding to inspector george gently. I have recently watched an episode of endeavour, called deguello, which was highly regarded by all, i would place this along those lines. Sections of latest series of the popular period detective drama were were shot in areas including saltburn and.
It features a young detective and his older mentor, george gently hence the name this dvd series 6 contains four ninety minute episodes. Locations in the north east featured in the bbc show. Martin shaw in the final episode of inspector george gently. Apr 08, 2007 after his wife isabella is killed by a hit and run driver, inspector george gently considers retiring. A vicious career criminal who gently sent down years ago has been released, on the grounds that. Viewers left hanging after inspector george gently finale. Inspector george gently tv series 20072017 movies, tv, celebs, and more.
Inspector george gently, set and filmed in the region. Martin shaw opens up about inspector george gently being. The programme was originally thought to be due to air. But when johnny, a member of a biking gang in the north east, is also run over and gently hears that webster, whom he believes to have killed isabella, is in the area, he travels north to investigate, teaming up with ambitious young sergeant john bacchus. Each series consists of no more than four ninety minute episodes, and a total of twentythree episodes have aired as of may 2015. George gently behind the scenes filming series 9 youtube. Two new featurelength films have started filming on location in durham and the north east this week.