The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.
Cast: Rowan Atkinson, Serena Evans, David Haig
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7 episodes
1. The Queen's Birthday PresentIt is the tenth anniversary of Fowler and Dawkins' relationship, but Fowler manages to forget, being instead more concerned with the Queen's Official Birthday.TV-PGCC29minNov 13, 1995
2. Fire and TerrorHabib falls for a fireman named Gary, much to Goody's jealousy, while Fowler finds himself pestered frequently by a man who claims to have committed impossible, solved or extremely historical crimes, much to DI Grim's amusement, until a terrorist begins making threats that cause Special Branch to become involved.TV-PGCC29minNov 20, 1995
3. Honey TrapAfter Fowler drunkenly admits to having kissed Habib during a pub quiz match, Dawkins begins to suspect the two of having an affair behind her back when Grim enlists Fowler and Habib's help in catching a criminal via entrapment.TV-PGCC29minNov 27, 1995
4. Rag WeekIt's Rag Week in Gasforth, and Fowler and his men are frequently disturbed by teenagers in scary masks – that is until a bank robbery by three men in rag masks occurs while Dawkins is there, leaving it uncertain whether or not the robbery is genuine.TV-PGCC29minDec 4, 1995
5. Night ShiftPestered by his ex-wife, Fowler reluctantly agrees to let his son Bill stay with him and Dawkins for a fortnight. When Dawkins overhears Bill making love to his girlfriend in the bedroom, she becomes envious and attempts to talk Fowler into going to see a sex therapist. Guest appearance by Sheila Gish.TV-PGCC29minDec 11, 1995
6. Kids TodayFowler and Grim clash over their views of handling juvenile troublemakers so they decide to take them on a retreat. Further tension arises when Goody punches a teenage skinhead for racially abusing Habib and is subsequently charged for assault.TV-PGCC29minDec 18, 1995
7. Yuletide SpiritGoody buys Fowler a puncture repair kit and Habib some lingerie, but accidentally gives them the wrong presents, and matters are made more complicated when Dawkins believes the lingerie is a gift for her from Fowler.TV-PGCC29minDec 26, 1995
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The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- John Birkin
- Created by
- Ben Elton
- Studio
- BBC, Tiger Aspect
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English, Spanish
