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The Sweeney•Season 1•Episode 8

Cover Story

7.1/10 · 177 votesFeb 20, 1975

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 1•−0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

It’s unclear whether a beautiful crime reporter is involved with a criminal gang or just a catspaw.

Directed byDouglas Camfield

Written byRanald Graham

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Seasons4

All 1 2 3 4

Season 1 Episodes13

Ringer

Jackpot

Thin Ice

Queen’s Pawn

Jigsaw

Night Out

The Placer

Cover Story

Golden Boy

Stoppo Driver

Big Spender

Contact Breaker

Abduction

Cast3

John Thaw

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Garfield Morgan

Det. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins

Crew4

Douglas Camfield

Director

Ranald Graham

Writer

Chris Burt

Editor

Dusty Miller

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Cover Story" is episode 8 of The Sweeney season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 177 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Douglas Camfield and written by Ranald Graham, it aired on February 20, 1975.

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