Inspector George Gently(2007) May 2026

While based on the novels by Alan Hunter, which are set in East Anglia, the TV series relocated the action to the North East.

Set primarily in North East England, the show follows Detective Chief Inspector George Gently, a man of uncompromising integrity who moves from London to Northumberland to find his wife's killer. Core Themes and Historical Context Inspector George Gently(2007)

The show is noted for its attention to detail, from vintage cars like Bacchus’s teal Ford Corsair to period-accurate scoring. Production and Locations While based on the novels by Alan Hunter,

Martin Shaw (DCI George Gently) and Lee Ingleby (DS/DI John Bacchus). Total Episodes: 25 feature-length episodes across 8 series. Production and Locations Martin Shaw (DCI George Gently)

Episodes tackle controversial issues of the time, including racial prejudice, the abolition of the death penalty (1965), feminism, class division, and police corruption.