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Backup (1995 – 1997)

Backup

^{(1995 – 1997)}

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1h 15m

Action, Crime, Drama

September 7th, 1995

7.7/10

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Drama about the working lives of policemen and women in an Operational Support Unit.

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Cast

Martin Troakes
Sgt. Bill 'Sarge' Parkin
Christopher John Hall
PC Eric 'Token' Warren
Nick Miles
PC John 'Thug' Barrett
Katrina Levon
PC Gill 'Dippy' Copson
Calum MacPherson
PC Roger 'Flub' Tennant
William Tapley
PC Lionel 'Oz' Adams
Adam Morris
Insp. 'Jean' Harlow
Christopher Quinn
PC Goole
Peter Sullivan
Det. Insp. Overton
Annie Miles
Tracy
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Directors

Jan Sargent
(6 episodes, 1995-1997)
Bob Blagden
(5 episodes, 1995-1997)
Douglas Mackinnon
(3 episodes, 1995)
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Producers

Hilary Salmon
producer
(14 episodes, 1995-1997)
Caroline Oulton
executive producer
(8 episodes, 1995)
Chris Parr
executive producer
(8 episodes, 1995)
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Writers

Nigel McCrery
creator
(8 episodes, 1995-1997)
Nigel McCrery
series devised by
(6 episodes, 1995)
Roy Mitchell
series devised by
(6 episodes, 1995)
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Keywords

police

Country of Origin

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Languages

English

Release Dates

September 7th, 1995 (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Alternative Titles

Backup (original title)
Backup (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

Locations

London & the Home Counties, England, UK

Running Times

75 min ((episode 11))

Sound Mixes

Stereo

Production Companies

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (Albania)

Distribution Companies

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (original airing)

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