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Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment and broadcast by ITV in 1965–66, based on novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree Studios in twin production with The Saint television series, which was likewise produced by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman. It stars John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard or any other police force or advisor.
Original Release
11/14/1964
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alexander Davion | Detective Chief Inspector David Keen / Chief Insp. David Keen |
| John Gregson | Commander George Gideon |
| Daphne Anderson | Kate Gideon |
| Richard James | Matthew Gideon |
| Giles Watling | Malcolm Gideon |
| Hugh Ross Williamson | Det. Chief Supt. Joe Bell |
| Andrea Allan | Pru Gideon |
| Reginald Jessup | Det. Supt. Lemaitre |
| Basil Dignam | Commissioner Scott-Marle |
| Bill Westley Sr. | Police Driver |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Visit | Saturday, 14 November 1964 |
| 2 | The 'V' Men | Saturday, 17 October 1964 |
| 3 | The Firebug | Saturday, 28 November 1964 |
| 4 | The Big Fix | Saturday, 12 December 1964 |
| 5 | The Housekeeper | Saturday, 02 January 1965 |
| 6 | The Lady-Killer | Saturday, 05 December 1964 |
| 7 | To Catch a Tiger | Saturday, 31 October 1964 |
| 8 | Big Fish Little Fish | Saturday, 19 December 1964 |
| 9 | The White Rat | Saturday, 21 November 1964 |
| 10 | How to Retire Without Really Working | Saturday, 27 March 1965 |
| 11 | Subway to Revenge | Saturday, 03 April 1965 |
| 12 | The Great Plane Robbery | Saturday, 08 May 1965 |
| 13 | Gang War | Saturday, 17 April 1965 |
| 14 | The Tin God | Saturday, 07 November 1964 |
| 15 | The Alibi Man | Saturday, 24 April 1965 |
| 16 | Fall High Fall Hard | Saturday, 16 January 1965 |
| 17 | The Wall | Saturday, 27 March 1965 |
| 18 | The Prowler | Saturday, 01 May 1965 |
| 19 | The Thin Red Line | Wednesday, 03 February 1965 |
| 20 | A Perfect Crime | Sunday, 06 March 1966 |
| 21 | The Millionaire's Daughter | Sunday, 20 November 1966 |
| 22 | Morna | Thursday, 24 February 1966 |
| 23 | Boy with Gun | Sunday, 27 February 1966 |
| 24 | The Reluctant Witness | Tuesday, 26 April 1966 |
| 25 | The Rhyme and the Reason | Saturday, 24 October 1964 |
| 26 | The Nightlifers | Saturday, 09 January 1965 |
Directors
Leslie Norman, Cyril Frankel, Roy Ward Baker, Jeremy Summers, John Gilling, John Llewellyn Moxey, James Hill, George Pollock, Quentin Lawrence, Robert Tronson
Writers
John Creasey, Alun Falconer, David T. Chantler, Iain MacCormick, Harry W. Junkin, Norman Hudis, Jack Whittingham, Jim O'Connolly, Malcolm Hulke
Creators
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Alexander Davion | Detective Chief Inspector David Keen / Chief Insp. David Keen |
| John Gregson | Commander George Gideon |
| Daphne Anderson | Kate Gideon |
| Richard James | Matthew Gideon |
| Giles Watling | Malcolm Gideon |
| Hugh Ross Williamson | Det. Chief Supt. Joe Bell |
| Andrea Allan | Pru Gideon |
| Reginald Jessup | Det. Supt. Lemaitre |
| Basil Dignam | Commissioner Scott-Marle |
| Bill Westley Sr. | Police Driver |
| Gerry Judge | Constable |
| Arthur Goodman | Man in Street |
| Tony O'Leary | Policeman |
| Jack Sharp | Man in Cafe |
| Roy Everson | Passerby |
| Roy Everson | Pub Patron |
| Ron Gregory | Officer |
| Christa Graaf | Wedding Guest |
| Cecil Paul | Man in Court |
| Cecil Paul | Racegoer |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert S. Baker | Producer |
| Monty Berman | Producer |
