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Strangers is a 1978–82 ITV police procedural created and principally written by Murray Smith, based on characters created by Kenneth Royce in his novel series and subsequent 1977–78 television adaptation The XYY Man. Don Henderson

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Season 1

  • Silver Lining
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    Silver Lining

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/19/1978

    Assigned to investigate a betting racket, Bulman takes a job in a betting shop, while Doran finds employment as a professional gambler. It isn't long before the detectives discover a link to the horse-racing world.

    Director: Bill Gilmour

    Writer: Stephen Wakelam

  • Accidental Death
    8.6/109 votes

    Accidental Death

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 6/26/1978

    As Doran goes undercover as a journalist, Willis helps out at a coroner's office. It's all part of an investigation to find out whether the death of a newsman was accident or murder.

    Director: Philip Draycott

    Writer: Brian Finch

  • Briscoe
    8.4/109 votes

    Briscoe

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/3/1978

    Is a uniformed police sergeant, suspected of being crooked, really guilty? Bulman poses as a copper on the beat to find out what has led the sergeant to be suspected of being 'dirty' — but finds that an ordinary policeman's lot is not a happy one.

    Director: Brian Mills

    Writer: Leslie Duxbury

  • Paying Guests
    8.4/1011 votes

    Paying Guests

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 7/17/1978

    When a petty crook finds a hoard of hot money and begins receiving unwanted attention from the thieves, Bulman finds himself moving in with the man's family to protect him.

    Director: Quentin Lawrence

    Writer: Leslie Duxbury

  • Duty Roster
    8.0/109 votes

    Duty Roster

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/12/1978

    Bulman and Willis find themselves investigating the theft of a postman's mailbag. A straightforward case? Not when their enquiries point to something fishy afoot.

    Director: Oliver Horsbrugh

    Writer: Ivor Marshall

  • Right and Wrong
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    Right and Wrong

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/10/1978

    Convinced that a local politician is taking bribes, but frustrated that his enquires have brought no results. Singer assigns Willis and Doran to pose as newlyweds and move into the house opposite.

    Director: John Bruce

    Writer: C.P. Taylor

  • The Paradise Set
    7.6/109 votes

    The Paradise Set

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/5/1978

    Day one: While Willis investigates a jewel robbery. Bulman and Doran track villains who are systematically beating up nightclub hostesses. The two enquiries lead in one direction and the team ultimately find themselves working together on the same problem.

    Director: Carol Wilks

    Writer: Murray Smith