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for ITC-Incorporated Television Company, Ltd. (Lew Grade)
Executive Producers Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman
Script Supervisor Harry W. Junkin
Based on the character created by John Creasey
UK Police series 1964-65 26 episodes x 60 min bw
starring
John Gregsonas Commander George Gideon
with
Alexander Davion as Det. Chief Insp. David Keen
Daphne Anderson as Kate Gideon
Richard James as Mathew Gideon
Giles Watling as Malcom Gideon
Andrea Allan as Prudence Gideon
Premise:
Cases of a CID Police Inspector in London's Scotland Yard.
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[01] Gideon's Way: STATE VISIT (1964)
Screenplay By Jim O'Connolly
Directed By John Moxey
From a Theme in 'Gideon's March' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson,
Richard James, Giles Watling, Andrea Allan
Guest Cast:
Alfie Bass (Max Fischer)
Catherine Lacey (Sarah Fischer)
Basil Dignam (Commissioner Reginald Scott-Marle)
Gerald Harper (Deputy Commissioner Rae Cox)
Patricia English (Jean Cox)
David Lodge (Morris)
Julian Holloway (Jim Richards)
Norman Scace (Warner)
Jack Gwilliam (Commissioner Ripple)
Ian Rossiter (Detective Superintendent Joe Bell)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team are assigned to protect the visiting German
President. [TD]
[02] Gideon's Way: THE V MEN
Screenplay By Alun Falconer
Directed By Cyril Frankel
From a Theme in Gideon's Vote' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson,
Richard James, Giles Watling, Andrea Allan
Guest Cast:
Roland Culver (Sir Arthur Vance)
Keith Baxter (Geoffrey Miles)
Angela Douglas (Cathy Miller)
Allan Cuthbertson (Chief Superintendent Bill Parsons)
Basil Dignam (Commissioner Reginald Scott-Marle)
Ian Rossiter (Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell)
Dervis Ward (Keith Smith)
Inigo Jackson (Leo Samson)
Christine Finn (Marjorie Bennett)
Peter Russell (John Hamilton)
Dyson Lovell (Peter Bennett)
Synopsis:
Fascist Politician Arthur Vance is cause for concern for Commander Gideon
and his team. [TD]
[03] Gideon's Way: THE FIRE BUG
Screenplay By David Chantler
Directed By Roy Baker
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Fire' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson,
Richard James, Giles Watling,
Guest Cast:
George Cole (Thomas Bishop)
Avril Elgar (Mrs. Tennison)
Martin Boddey (Chief Officer Carmichael)
Aubrey Richards (Detective Sergeant Steve Grady)
Hilda Barry (Mrs. Critchley)
Norman Wynne (Mr. Gilliat)
Peter Reeves (Scooter Salesman)
Joby Blanshard (Bill White)
Edward Denith (Detective Inspector Dillon)
Ian Rossiter (Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team are on the trail of disturbed man, Thomas
Bishop, who blames himself for the death of his wife and seven year old
daughter. [TD]
[04] Gideon's Way: THE BIG FIX
Screenplay By Jack Whittington
Directed By James Hill
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Risk' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson,
Giles Watling, Andrea Allan
Guest Cast:
Michael Ripper (Jo Short)
Penelope Horner (Janet Middleton)
Maurice Hedley (Colonel Alec Middleton)
Robert Brown (Bill Campbell)
Brian Phelan (Dandy Johnson)
Margery Mason (Mabel Short)
John Glyn-Jones (Percy Knox)
Max Bacon (Bookie Thompson)
Griffith Davies (Jimmy)
Michael Goodman (Ron Short)
Sandra Payne (Alice Short)
Tom Gill (The Veterinarian)
Maggie Wright (Jean)
Synopsis:
Trouble at the track as Commander Gideon and his team investigate a gang
of criminals intent on fixing horse races. [TD]
[05] Gideon's Way: THE HOUSEKEEPER
Screenplay By David Chantler
Directed By Leslie Norman
From a Theme in 'Gideon's March' By John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson,
with: Alexander Davion
Guest Cast:
Kay Walsh (Martha Warren)
Harry Fowler (Ralph Maricut)
Oliver Johnson (Percy Whitehead)
Marjie Lawrence (Della Maricut)
John Dearth (Detective Superintendent Warr)
Barbara Cooper (Jean Henderson)
Middleton Woods (Geoffrey Carr)
John Martin (Detective Inspector Marsham)
Mark Powell (P.C. Farley)
Lloyd Pearson (Doctor Wren)
Richard Davies (The Postman)
Synopsis:
Following a series of murders, Commander Gideon and Inspector Keen suspect
Housekeeper Martha Warren. [TD]
[06] Gideon's Way: THE LADY KILLER
Screenplay By David Chantler
Directed By Leslie Norman
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Month' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson,
Guest Cast:
Ray Barrett (Robert Carne)
Rosemary Leach (Marion Grove)
Justine Lord (Rina)
John Tate (Bert Macey)
Timothy Bateson (Parker)
Howard Land (Sergeant Fowler)
Graham Curnow (P.C. Awkwright)
Nora Gordon (Mrs. Harrow)
Ronald Adam (Mr.Baker)
Kenneth Edwards (The Coroner)
Howard Douglas (Harry)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team investigate suspected murderer, Robert Carne.
[TD]
[07] Gideon's Way: TO CATCH A TIGER
Screenplay By Iain MacCormick
Directed By Leslie Norman
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Risk' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Giles Watling
Guest Cast:
Walter Brown (John Borgman)
Norman Bird (Superintendent Fred Lee)
Raymond Huntley (Sir Percy Richmond)
Vanda Godsell (Charlotte Borgman)
Rica Rogers (Clare Selby)
Delphi Lawrence (Jane Kennet)
Meredith Edwards (Paul Samuels)
Patsy Smart (Mrs. Samuels)
John Gabriel (Cuthbertson)
Glyn Houston (Sergeant Carmichael)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team investigate John Borgman, whom they suspect
has murdered his wife. [TD]
[08] Gideon's Way: BIG FISH, LITTLE FISH
Screenplay By Alun Falconer
Directed By Cyril Frankel
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Month' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson
Guest Cast:
Angela Baddeley (Mrs. Clark)
Jack MacGowran ('Happy' Roden)
Maxwell Shore (Mark 'Frisky' Lee)
Sydney Tafler (Gabriel Lyon)
Avis Bunnage (Mrs. Bessie Cowan)
Wensley Pithey (Superintendent Bill Hemmingway)
Suzan Farmer (Ada Lee)
Carmel McSharry (Mrs. Wray)
Alan Baulch (Peter Wray)
Harry Towb (Tod Cowan)
Synopsis:
Small-time hood Mark 'Fisky' Lee is found dead after a struggle with
`Happy' Roden. Commander Gideon and retiring Superintendent Bill Hemmingway
Head the investigation. [TD]
[09] Gideon's Way: THE WHITE RAT
Screenplay By Harry Junkin
Directed By Roy Baker
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Staff' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion,
Guest Cast:
Virginia Maskell (Rose Lemmon)
Ray McAnally (Mickey Keston)
Dermot Kelly (Fingers)
David Davies (Sergeant Syd Taylor)
Susan Lloyd (Mary Henderson)
Michael Wynne (Alf)
Ian Rossiter (Detective Superintendent Joe Bell)
Roy Hanlon (Jack)
John Horsley (Superintendent Hopkinson)
Maggie Wright (Jean)
Richard Beals (Captain Vanner)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and Detective Chief Inspector David Keen are aided by
Mary Henderson in their pursuit of ruthless white-haired criminal Mickey
Keston. [TD]
[10] Gideon's Way: HOW TO RETIRE WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
Screenplay By Norman Hudis
Directed By George Pollock
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Lot' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Richard James, Giles Watson
Guest Cast:
Eric Barker (Robert Gresham)
Joyce Grant (Margaret Gresham)
William Mervin (Mr. Pater)
Jack Rodney (Shorty Fleming)
Charles Lloyd Pack (Mr. Hunter)
Oliver McGreevy (The Contact Man)
Tom Gill (Hotel Manager)
Michael Beint (Division Inspector Marsh)
Brian Weske (The Barrow Boy)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon must apprehend Robert and Margaret Gresham, a pair of
married, likeable thieves. [TD]
[11] Gideon's Way: SUBWAY TO REVENGE
Screenplay By Norman Hudis
Directed By Roy Baker
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Ride' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Richard James, Giles Watling
Guest Cast:
Anne Lawson (Ellen Winters)
Donald Churchill (James Lane)
Bryan Pringle (John Stewart)
Esmond Knight (Robson)
Noel Dyson (Mrs. Lane)
Alan Browning (Wilson)
Reginald Jessup (Detective Superintendent Lmaitre)
Brian Rawlinson (Duty Sergeant)
Kenneth Henry (Sir Edwin)
Donald McKillop (Foreman)
Synopsis:
Someone is trying to kill meek accountant James Lane. Commander Gideon
and his team are aided by Lane's co-worker Ellen Winters, in their search
for the person responsible. [TD]
[12] Gideon's Way: THE GREAT PLANE ROBBERY (1965)
Screenplay By Alun Falconer
Directed By Leslie Norman
Based on Characters created by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion,
Guest Cast:
George Baker (Bailey)
Edwin Richfield (Frank Dobson)
Gary Miller (Len)
George Murcell (Kautsky)
Freda Bamford (Mrs. Kautsky)
Jeremy Burnham (Harold)
Red Lye (Doctor Hill)
Pamela Conway (Phyllis Bailey)
David Orchard (Ace)
Julian Somers (Cameron)
Peter Williams (Control Tower Supervisor)
John Hall (Sid Kautsky)
Synopsis:
Bailey, a criminal mastermind, has stolen a million pounds in gold bullion.
Can Commander Gideon and his team recover the gold and apprehend the men
responsible? [TD]
[13] Gideon's Way: GANG WAR
Screenplay By David T. Chantler
Directed By Quentin Lawrence
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Night' by John Creasey
Cast:
Jane Merrow (Lollo Romano)
Ray Brooks (frank Romano)
Ronald Lacy (Jerry Blake)
Frederick Bartman (Henry Waldo)
Donald Morley (Superintendent Browning)
Colin Clive Bowler (Duke)
James Chase (Cowboy)
Patrick Durkin (Lefty)
Louis Mansi (Weasel)
Keith Bell (Sammy)
Will Stampe ((Tony Mazzo)
James Ottaway (Sideman)
Synopsis:
Rival gangs plan a big heist under the cover of an all-out rumble. Can
Commander Gideon and his team stop the theft? [TD]
[14] Gideon's Way: THE TIN GOD
Screenplay By Harry W. Junkin)
Directed By John Gilling
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Week' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Giles Watling
Guest Cast:
Derren Nesbitt (John 'Benny' Benson)
Jennifer Wilson (Ruby Benson)
John Hurt (Freddy Tisdale)
Arthur Lovegrove (Uncle Charley)
Michael Cashman (Syd Benson)
Ian Rossiter (Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell)
Sydney Vivian (Danny)
Jack Rodney (Taffy Jones)
Vincent Harding (P.C. Lashbrook)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team must track down a pair of escaped criminals,
Freddy Tisdale and notorious John 'Benny' Benson. [TD]
[15] Gideon's Way: THE ALIBI MAN
Screenplay By Iain MacCormick
Directed By Cyril Frankel
From a Theme in 'Gideon's March' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Giles Watling
Guest Cast:
Jack Hedley (Bruce Carroway)
Sheila Allen (Mary Carroway)
Jennifer Daniel (Marjorie Bellman)
James Culliford (Eric Little)
Nicola Paget (Cathy Bellman)
Reginald Jessup (Detective Superintendent Lemaitre)
Geoffrey Palmer (Jeff Grant)
Keith Anderson (Detective Inspector Elmhurst)
Michael Collins (Detective Superintendent Brown)
John Rae (The Pathologist)
Elizabeth Counsell (Veronica Kendal)
Synopsis:
Following a struggle, Bruce Carroway accidentally kills Jeff Grant. He
enslists the aide of his best friend, Eric Little to help cover up the
crime. Later, Jennifer Daniel is positive Eric is somehow involved with
the disappearance of her sister Cathy. [TD]
[16] Gideon's Way: FALL HIGH, FALL HARD
Screenplay By Malcolm Hulke
Directed By Leslie Norman
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Fire' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion,
Guest Cast:
Donald Houston (Tony Erickson)
Sarah Lawson (Joan Erickson)
Victor Maddern (Charlie Randle)
Glyn Houston (Detective Sergeant Carmichael)
Gordon Gostelow (Thompson)
Mike Pratt (Jensen)
Guy Ross (Michael Erickson)
Michael Robbins (Mr. Smith)
Gordon Whiting (Doctor Cooper)
Walter Horsbrugh (Jerome)
Dilys Rosser (Sylvia)
Clifford Earl (Sergeant Bailey)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team investigate Tony Erickson and Charlie Randle,
whom they suspect hired strongarm thug Thompson to force Mr.Smith into
giving false evidence in an important court case. [TD]
[17] Gideon's Way: THE WALL
Screenplay By David Chantler
Directed By Leslie Norman
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Night' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion,
Guest Cast:
John Barrie (Will Rikker)
Megs Jenkins (Liz Rikekr)
Ann Bell (Netta Penn)
Richard Carpenter (Michael Penn)
Pauline Yates (Mary Mason)
Berneard Brown (Ralph Mason)
Toni Palmer (Sally)
John F. Landry (Tom Jenkins)
Philip Ray (Langley)
Victor Brooks (Superintendent Ridgeway)
Ian McNaughton (Sergeant Greenwood)
'Skipper' Trained By John Holmes
Synopsis:
Disturbed Will Rikker, kills Michael Penn and later kidnaps his wife. [TD]
[18] Gideon's Way: THE PROWLER
Screenplay By Harry W. Junkin
Directed By Robert Tronson
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Night' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Richard James, Andrea Allan
Guest Cast:
David Collings (Alan Campbell-Gore)
Fanny Rowe (Lady Campbell-Gore)
Gillian Lewis (Marjorie Hayling)
Rosemary Dunham (Sophie Murdoch)
Thomas Heathcoate (Detective Superintendent Charles Appleby)
Reginald Jessup (Detective Superintendent Lemaitre)
Richard Burrell (Detective Sergeant Doug Brown)
Peter Jesson (Jack)
Caron Gardner (Muriel)
Gillian French (Jennifer Lewis)
Arthur Pentelow (Mr.Lewis)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team try desperately to apprehend a mysterious
prowler, who preys on young women during the night. [TD]
[19] Gideon's Way: THE THIN RED LINE
Screenplay By Iain MacCormick
Directed By Cyril Frankel
Based on characters created by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion,
Guest Cast:
Finlay Currie (General Sir Hector McGregor)
Allan Cuthbertson (Major Donald Ross)
John Cairney (Captain Robbie McGregor)
David Hutcheson (Colonel McAlpine)
Gordon Jackson (Sergeant McKinnon)
Basil Dignam (Commissioner Reginald Scott-Marle)
Donald Pickering (Bookie Barton Smith)
Michael Meacham (Captain James Murray)
Mary Yeomans (Ann Ross)
Guy Deghy (The Owner Of Krootings)
John Serret (Antoine Debec)
Reginal Jessup (Detective Superintendent Lemaitre)
Synopsis:
General Sir Hector McGregor enlists the aide of Commander Gideon and his
team to recover his regiment's stolen antique silverware. [TD]
[20] Gideon's Way: THE PERFECT CRIME
Screenplay By Alun Falconer
Directed By Leslie Norman
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Fire' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion,
Guest Cast:
Patrick Allen (Michael 'Spender' Todd)
Ann Lynn (Anne Beaumont)
Patrick Bedford (Casey)
Jean Marsh (Sandra Casey)
Alec Mango (Hartz)
Basil Dignam (Commissioner Reginald Scott-Marle)
Reginald Jessup (Detective Superintendent LeMaitre)
Anthony Baird (Mr.Barnes)
Robert Sansom (The Magistrate)
Richard Davies (The Taxi Driver)
George Merritt (The Janitor)
Terrance (Terry) Donovan (Constable)
Synopsis:
During his fifth jewel robbery, Michael 'Spender' Todd kills the owner
when she returns home early. When Sandra Casey, the wife of his partner,
confronts him, Todd kills her as well. Commander Gideon and his team
intend to put 'Spender' away for good. [TD]
[21] Gideon's Way: THE MILLIONAIRE'S DAUGHTER
Screenplay By Norman Hudis
Directed By Cyril Frankel
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Lot' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Richard James
Guest Cast:
Don Borisenko (Alan Blake)
David Bauer (Elliott Henderson)
Lois Maxwell (Felisa Henderson)
Lans Traverse (Nina Henderson)
Georgina Ward (Erica Townsend)
Donald Sutherland (Philip Guest)
Charles Carson (The Professor)
Harold Goodwin (The Shop Keeper)
Brian Weske (Gerry Adams)
Alec Ross (Frank Simmons)
Reginald Jessup (Detective Superintendent Lemaitre)
Synopsis:
The daughter of millionaire Elliott Henderson falls for smooth operator
Alan Blake, a man wanted by Commander Gideon and his team. [TD]
[22] Gideon's Way: MORNA
Screenplay By Alun Falconer
Directed By Cyril Frankel
Based on Characters created by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Richard James
Guest Cast:
Kay Walsh (Harriet Bright)
Angela Douglas (Morna)
Johnny Sekka (Jay)
John Justin (Leonard Bright)
Norman Bowler (Michael Usher)
Basil Dignam (Commissioner Reginald Scott-Marle)
Ronald Adams (Sir Robert Copthorne)
Shelagh Fraser (Lady Copthorne)
Victor Platt (Chief Inspector Budd)
Alita Naughton (Lydia Merritt)
Barry Lowe (Keston)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team investigate the death of Sir Robert and
Lady Copthorne's beautiful daughter Morna. [TD]
[23] Gideon's Way: BOY WITH GUN
Screenplay By Iain MacCormick
Directed By Jeremy Summers
Based on characters created by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Richard James
Guest Cast:
Anthony Bate (Doctor Kirk)
George Sewell (Tim Murphy)
Michael Craze (Vince Kelly)
Michael Standing (Ches Kelly)
Ruth Trouncer (Helen Kirk)
Howard Knight (Chris Kirk)
Mary Quinn (Mary Murphy)
Joe Gladwin (Finny)
Royston Tickner (Charlie Berry)
Tony Thawnton (Detective Inspector Smith)
Roger Foss (Mick)
Caron Gardner (Daisy)
Synopsis:
When Chris Kirk is pushed too far by three bullies, he shoots one of the
boys with a gun given to him by his father. It is up to Commander Gideon
and his team to stop the boy from going any further. [TD]
[24] Gideon's Way: THE RELUCTANT WITNESS
Screenplay By Harry W. Junkin
Directed By Jeremy Summers
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Risk' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion,
Guest Cast:
Mike Pratt (Red Carter)
David Gregory (Syd Carter)
Trevor Bannister (P.C. John Moss)
Audrey Nicholson (Rachel Gully)
Patricia Burke (Mrs. Gully)
Madeline Christie (Mrs. Moss)
Reginald Jessup (Detective Superintendent Lemaitre)
Frederick Peisley (Tiny Bray)
Gretchen Franklin (Martha Bray)
Dervis Ward (Larry Larkin)
Gloria Paul (Lucy Sansetti)
Jolyon Booth (Radio Man)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team are on the trail of criminal brothers Red
and Syd Carter, with the help of P.C. John Moss. [TD]
[25] Gideon's Way: THE RHYME AND THE REASON
Screenplay By Jack Whittingham
Directed By John Gilling
From a Theme in 'Gideon's Week' by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson,
Richard James, Giles Watling, Andrea Allan
Guest Cast:
Jo Rowbottom (Mary Rose)
Alan Rothwell (Bill Rose)
Edward Evans (Fred Norton)
Carol White (Winifred Norton)
Duncan Lamont (Divisional Superintendent Smedd)
Clive Colin Bowler (Rod Jenkins)
Sue Lloyd (Mary Henderson)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon and his team investigate the death of Winifred Norton.
The chief suspect is her boyfriend Bill Rose, who was seen hitting her
in the park by an eyewitness just hours before. [TD]
[26] Gideon's Way: THE NIGHTLIFERS
Screenplay By Iain MacCormick
Directed By John Moxey
Based on characters created by John Creasey
Starring: John Gregson
with: Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Giles Watling
Guest Cast:
Anton Rodgers (Peter Sloane)
Derek Fowlds (Tim Coles)
Jean Marsh (Elspeth McCrae)
Annette Andre (Sue Young)
Pauline Munro (Alison Clifton)
James Hunter (Tony King)
Roddy McMillan (Detective Inspector Caldwell)
Laurence Hardy (Dr. Coles)
Joyce Carey (Mrs. Coles)
Richard Hurndall (Mr. King)
Viola Keats (Mrs. King)
Harry Locke (Joe Moss)
Synopsis:
Commander Gideon is on the trail of a gang of criminals who are terrorizing
the town. The leader, Peter Sloane goes too far when he brutally bashes
two innocent shop owners. [TD]
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