Retired Scotland Yard commissioner Adam Strange investigates bizarre mysteries in "Swinging Sixties" London.Retired Scotland Yard commissioner Adam Strange investigates bizarre mysteries in "Swinging Sixties" London.Retired Scotland Yard commissioner Adam Strange investigates bizarre mysteries in "Swinging Sixties" London.
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- TriviaAdam Strange drove around London in an Austin FX3 taxi cab (reg: TYK 822), because he could park anywhere for long periods of time and go unnoticed in any neighbourhood.
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Strange days indeed!
I've thoroughly enjoyed watching this (largely-forgotten) series over the past few weeks, & I'm just so surprised that I'd never come across it before.
Starring the excellent Anthony Quayle (in a very naturalistic & perfectly understated performance) as criminologist Adam Strange, each hour-long story sees him tackling an unusual (numbered) case that is slightly out of the normal field of Scotland Yard's remit - ably assisted by forensics expert Ham (Kaz Garas), & Strange's pretty young female artist neighbour Evelyn (played by Dr Who's Anneke Wills).
There are some eminent guest-stars too, including a pre-Sweeney John Thaw, Ian Ogilvy, Julian Glover, Martin Shaw, Sally Geeson, Bernard Lee & Anthony's 'Ice Cold in Alex' co-star Sylvia Syms, to name a few.
Only one series of 16 episodes were made - broadcast in the UK on Sunday evenings between September 1969 & January 1970. I liked the Little Venice London setting of Strange's apartment, & there's some excellent location work too which adds plenty of colour & late-60s period charm. The production is based at Pinewood, & good use is made too of the studios environs & locations in the surrounding areas. There's also of course the obligatory catchy theme tune & memorable title sequence that you would expect.
This show to me seems to bridge the gap perhaps from the more studio-bound & fantasy-based ITC shows of the 60s to the more gritty & realistic drama series that would start to emerge in the 70s. It's highly-enjoyable & original, & it seems a pity that only one season was made - although I'm not sure the proposed setting of the second season in America would have been such a good idea, as it may have lost the intimacy & 'Swinging London' feel that make this perfect collection of 16 episodes so unique.
All in all, highly-recommended for fans of tele-fantsasy & lovers of 60s kitsch, & a real hidden gem of a programme.
Only one series of 16 episodes were made - broadcast in the UK on Sunday evenings between September 1969 & January 1970. I liked the Little Venice London setting of Strange's apartment, & there's some excellent location work too which adds plenty of colour & late-60s period charm. The production is based at Pinewood, & good use is made too of the studios environs & locations in the surrounding areas. There's also of course the obligatory catchy theme tune & memorable title sequence that you would expect.
This show to me seems to bridge the gap perhaps from the more studio-bound & fantasy-based ITC shows of the 60s to the more gritty & realistic drama series that would start to emerge in the 70s. It's highly-enjoyable & original, & it seems a pity that only one season was made - although I'm not sure the proposed setting of the second season in America would have been such a good idea, as it may have lost the intimacy & 'Swinging London' feel that make this perfect collection of 16 episodes so unique.
All in all, highly-recommended for fans of tele-fantsasy & lovers of 60s kitsch, & a real hidden gem of a programme.
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- Sep 27, 2020
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