TV
Jacks And Knaves (BBC 1961, John Barrie, Philip Stone)
Crime drama serial Jacks and Knaves told four cases of Liverpool detective sergeant Tom Hitchin (John Barrie). This serial was the inspiration for Z Cars. So much so that three of the four episodes were made for Z Cars.
Besides Hitchin other characters included D.C. Bert Hoyle (Leonard Williams) and Sergeant Harry Frost (Philip Stone).
Cast: John Barrie as Detective Sergeant Tom Hitchin; Leonard Williams as Detective Constable Bert Hoyle; Wensley Pithey as Chief Inspector; Philip Stone as Sergeant Harry Frost; Simon Merrick as Detective Sergeant David; James Beck as Detective Constable Syd;
Format: William Prendergast /Writer: Colin Morris / Producer: Gilchrist Calder
UK / BBC / 4×45 minutes / 16 November – 7 December 1961 black and white