The Sweeney S4E1 — Messenger of the Gods

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The Sweeney•Season 4•Episode 1

Messenger of the Gods

8.1/10 · 174 votesSep 7, 1978

Ranked #3 of 14 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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Regan and Carter have a suspect in mind for the theft of a consignment of mercury, but he has an alibi.

Directed byTerry Green

Written byTrevor Preston

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Messenger of the Gods

Hard Men

Drag Act

Trust Red

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Money, Money, Money

Bait

The Bigger They Are

Feet of Clay

One of Your Own

Hearts and Minds

Latin Lady

Victims

Jack or Knave

Cast2

John Thaw

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Crew5

Terry Green

Director

Trevor Preston

Writer

Dusty Miller

Director of Photography

John S. Smith

Editor

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"Messenger of the Gods" is episode 1 of The Sweeney season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 174 votes, ranking #3 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Terry Green and written by Trevor Preston, it aired on September 7, 1978.

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