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The serial was produced by United Productions for [[ITV Anglia|Anglia Television]], and screened on the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] network in 1997.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/a-casualty-of-his-own-success-1294003.html|title=A casualty of his own success|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-06-19|language=en-GB}}</ref> It was created by [[Paul Abbott]]. The first season consists of six 50-minute (one-hour with advertisements) episodes written by Abbott with [[Russell T Davies]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://drama.uktv.co.uk/touching-evil/article/about-touching-evil/|title=About Touching Evil {{!}} Touching Evil {{!}} Drama Channel|website=drama.uktv.co.uk|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Encyclopedia of television|url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediatele003dear|url-access=limited|date=2004|publisher=Fitzroy Dearborn|others=Newcomb, Horace., Museum of Broadcast Communications.|isbn=1579583946|edition= 2nd|location=New York|pages=[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediatele003dear/page/n398 3], 4|oclc=54462093}}</ref> The popularity of the serial led to two sequel serials in 1998 and 1999, although not written by Abbott or Davies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://reelgood.com/show/touching-evil-1997|title=Touching Evil: Where To Watch Every Episode|website=reelgood.com|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> The first episode aired on 29 April 1997, and the last on 6 June 1999, after 16 episodes and 3 series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epguides.com/TouchingEvil_UK/|title=Touching Evil (UK) (a Titles & Air Dates Guide)|website=epguides.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/touching-evil-1997/episodes/|title=Touching Evil (UK)|last=TV.com|website=TV.com|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> | The serial was produced by United Productions for [[ITV Anglia|Anglia Television]], and screened on the [[ITV (TV network)|ITV]] network in 1997.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/a-casualty-of-his-own-success-1294003.html|title=A casualty of his own success|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-06-19|language=en-GB}}</ref> It was created by [[Paul Abbott]]. The first season consists of six 50-minute (one-hour with advertisements) episodes written by Abbott with [[Russell T Davies]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://drama.uktv.co.uk/touching-evil/article/about-touching-evil/|title=About Touching Evil {{!}} Touching Evil {{!}} Drama Channel|website=drama.uktv.co.uk|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Encyclopedia of television|url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediatele003dear|url-access=limited|date=2004|publisher=Fitzroy Dearborn|others=Newcomb, Horace., Museum of Broadcast Communications.|isbn=1579583946|edition= 2nd|location=New York|pages=[https://archive.org/details/encyclopediatele003dear/page/n398 3], 4|oclc=54462093}}</ref> The popularity of the serial led to two sequel serials in 1998 and 1999, although not written by Abbott or Davies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://reelgood.com/show/touching-evil-1997|title=Touching Evil: Where To Watch Every Episode|website=reelgood.com|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> The first episode aired on 29 April 1997, and the last on 6 June 1999, after 16 episodes and 3 series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://epguides.com/TouchingEvil_UK/|title=Touching Evil (UK) (a Titles & Air Dates Guide)|website=epguides.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/shows/touching-evil-1997/episodes/|title=Touching Evil (UK)|last=TV.com|website=TV.com|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> | ||
The serial stars [[Robson Green]] as [[Inspector#United Kingdom|D.I.]] Dave Creegan,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/43211/touching-evil-complete-collection/|title=Touching Evil: Complete Collection|website=DVD Talk|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> with [[Nicola Walker]] co-starring as his colleague | The serial stars [[Robson Green]] as [[Inspector#United Kingdom|D.I.]] Dave Creegan,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/43211/touching-evil-complete-collection/|title=Touching Evil: Complete Collection|website=DVD Talk|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref> with [[Nicola Walker]] co-starring as his colleague D.I. Susan Taylor.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/18/arts/television-review-the-case-of-the-detective-obsessed-with-his-work.html|title=TELEVISION REVIEW; The Case of the Detective Obsessed With His Work|last=James|first=Caryn|access-date=2018-06-19|language=en}}</ref> The third series was co-produced by Green's own independent production company Coastal Productions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/robson-green/bio/198278/|title=Robson Green|website=TVGuide.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|title=Actors' yearbook 2014|others=Dunmore, Simon|isbn=9781408185537|location=London|pages=323|oclc=864551093|date = 4 December 2013}}</ref> | ||
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| ShortSummary = A satellite surveillance van picks up images of the young boys held in an airtight room. Creegan realises that time is running out, and when prime suspect Ronald Hinks gives a silent interview, he realises he may have to break the rules to secure the boys' safety. As Taylor organises a house-to-house on an abandoned estate, Creegan kidnaps Hinks' dog and puts him onto a scent, which leads Creegan straight to the crime scene. But is he too late? | | ShortSummary = A satellite surveillance van picks up images of the young boys held in an airtight room. Creegan realises that time is running out, and when prime suspect Ronald Hinks gives a silent interview, he realises he may have to break the rules to secure the boys' safety. As Taylor organises a house-to-house on an abandoned estate, Creegan kidnaps Hinks' dog and puts him onto a scent, which leads Creegan straight to the crime scene. But is he too late? | ||
''When first aired on PBS, | ''When first aired on PBS, episodes 1 & 2 were retitled "Through the Clouds."'' | ||
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| ShortSummary = The investigation's attention turns towards locum Julie Carney following the attack on Creegan. When she commits another murder in Wales, Creegan realises that he needs to set a trap to lure her home. Rivers and Krietman's pursuit of an unstable Carl Burgess results in Burgess trying to kill a patient, and then electrocuting himself, from which he dies of his injuries. When Julie Carney resurfaces, Creegan is forced to watch on as she tries to commit suicide. | | ShortSummary = The investigation's attention turns towards locum Julie Carney following the attack on Creegan. When she commits another murder in Wales, Creegan realises that he needs to set a trap to lure her home. Rivers and Krietman's pursuit of an unstable Carl Burgess results in Burgess trying to kill a patient, and then electrocuting himself, from which he dies of his injuries. When Julie Carney resurfaces, Creegan is forced to watch on as she tries to commit suicide. | ||
''Episodes 3 and 4 were sold as a standalone DVD, retitled as "To Death And Back"'' | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:29, 11 December 2025
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "For". Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Template:Infobox television Touching Evil is a British television drama serial following the exploits of a crack squad on the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, a rapid response police force that serves the entire country.
The serial was produced by United Productions for Anglia Television, and screened on the ITV network in 1997.[1] It was created by Paul Abbott. The first season consists of six 50-minute (one-hour with advertisements) episodes written by Abbott with Russell T Davies.[2][3] The popularity of the serial led to two sequel serials in 1998 and 1999, although not written by Abbott or Davies.[4] The first episode aired on 29 April 1997, and the last on 6 June 1999, after 16 episodes and 3 series.[5][6]
The serial stars Robson Green as D.I. Dave Creegan,[7] with Nicola Walker co-starring as his colleague D.I. Susan Taylor.[8] The third series was co-produced by Green's own independent production company Coastal Productions.[9][10]
Cast
Main cast
- Robson Green as D.I. Dave Creegan (series 1–3; 16 episodes)
- Nicola Walker as D.I. Susan Taylor (series 1–3; 16 episodes)
- Shaun Dingwall as D.C. Mark Rivers (series 1–3; 14 episodes)
- Michael Feast as Commander Stephen Enwright (series 1–3; 15 episodes)
- Mary Cunningham as Police Psychologist Marion (series 1–2; 11 episodes)
- Adam Kotz as D.C. Jonathan Kreitman (series 1; 6 episodes)
- Andrew Scarborough as D.C. Martin Simmons (series 3; 2 episodes)
Recurring cast
- Saskia Downes as Kerry Creegan (7 episodes)
- Antony Byrne as Barry (7 episodes)
- Holly Earl as Louise Creegan (series 1–2, 7 episodes)
- Molly Moloney as Ruby Creegan (7 episodes)
- John Duttine as Michael Hawkins (4 episodes)
- Kenneth MacDonald as Cyril (4 episodes)
- Sean Gilder as Steve Carroll (4 episodes)
Episodes
Series overview
Series 1 (1997)
Series 2 (1998)
Series 3 (1999)
References
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External links
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- Touching Evil at Robson Green's website
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- Television series by ITV Studios
- British English-language television shows
- 1990s British crime television series
- Television shows produced by Anglia Television