Where to watch The Gentle Touch (1980) in the UK
The Gentle Touch (1980) is currently available to stream in the UK on ITVX Premium. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
The Gentle Touch is a British police drama television series made by London Weekend Television for ITV which ran from 1980-1984. Commencing transmission on 11 April 1980, the series is notable for being the first British series to feature a female police detective as its leading character, ahead of the similarly themed BBC series Juliet Bravo by four months.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Gentle Touch.
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Jill GascoineDet. Insp. Maggie Forbes -
Derek ThompsonDetective Sergeant Jimmy Fenton -
William MarloweDet. Chief Insp. Russell -
Kevin O'SheaDet. Sgt. Peter Phillips
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Nigel RathboneSteve Forbes
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Peter SpraggonStation Officer
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