About this season
The first of a trilogy of police procedurals produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose, The Odd Man initially dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By season three, Rose takes Gardiner's place.
Episodes (8)
1. The Pretty Silver Game
Aired 5 April 1963 • 50 min
Enter Chief Inspector Charles Rose: 'Once you know me better, Sergeant, you will realise the most terrifying thing about me. I never get angry.' But what happens when Rose comes face to face with Gardiner's late wife Judy?
2. The Last Bright Hope of Georgia Snow
Aired 12 April 1963 • 50 min
Rose and Swift find themselves entwined in the mystery of Georgia Snow, a young girl who requested Gardiner's assistance, but is now beyond help. She lies dead in her flat - her face a mask of terror.
3. The Double Image of Mother Eve
Aired 19 April 1963 • 50 min
Why should a nun request police protection? Rose and Swift will gladly assist the woman - providing they know what they are letting themselves in for - but Mother Eve has taken a vow of silence.
4. Yesterday Is for Psychiatrists
Aired 26 April 1963 • 50 min
Murder. Extortion. Rose and Swift have dealt have with both. But when Gardiner gets himself into hot water, Rose must do some quick thinking before he and Swift find themselves engulfed in mayhem of a different variety.
5. The Town That Dies at Eight
Aired 3 May 1963 • 50 min
A town where nobody sets foot outside after dark draws Rose's attention. Why should everyone be so afraid? What dark mystery lurks in the shadows? Why is everyone running scared?
6. This Stuff's Thicker Than Water
Aired 10 May 1963 • 50 min
Jake Justice is a very determined man. When he wants Rose to reopen an unsolved case, the CI has no option but to do so. At least that's what Justice believes - but then Rose is equally determined to allow the law to run its own course.
7. The Betrayal of Ambrose Fleech
Aired 17 May 1963 • 50 min
'The people of this country have began to lose faith in their country's security system. do you agree, Inspector?' Rose does. But he won't allow a cover-up to stand in the way of his investigation.
8. Prince on a White Horse
Aired 24 May 1963 • 50 min
'Last time, I offered you money. I offered you mercy. But you were too big for either. Next time it will be difficult. Tomorrow brings now mercy.' Rose has spoken. Villains beware.