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The Sweeney S4E8 — The Bigger They Are

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The Sweeney•Season 4•Episode 8

The Bigger They Are

7.6/10 · 143 votesOct 26, 1978

Ranked #9 of 14 in Season 4•matches the season avg

Regan discovers that successful people will stop at nothing to keep skeletons buried.

Directed byMike Vardy

Written byTony Hoare

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John Thaw

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Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

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Tony Hoare

Writer

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Mike Vardy

Director

Ian Toynton

Ian Toynton

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Peter Brayham

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

Eddie Powell

Eddie Powell

Stunts

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Roy Pointer

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Bigger They Are" is episode 8 of The Sweeney season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 143 votes, ranking #9 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Mike Vardy and written by Tony Hoare, it aired on October 26, 1978.

Next: E9 · Feet of Clay Best of Season 4