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Fraud Squad (1969–1970) on ITV1
About Fraud Squad
Fraud Squad ended on December 12, 1970, on ITV1. The series ran for two seasons before concluding its run. It was a police procedural drama that depicted the work of the Fraudulent Crimes Squad of the Metropolitan police force based at New Scotland Yard, focusing on their efforts to combat various forms of financial crime.
The show followed Detective Inspector Gamble and Detective Sergeant Vicky Hicks as they investigated cases involving con artists, embezzlers, and forgers, often balancing their professional duties with personal challenges. The series was notable for featuring what is likely the first female lead role in a British police drama, highlighting the evolving role of women in law enforcement on television. It first premiered in 1969 and provided viewers with an inside look at the complexities of fraud investigations during that era.
The cast included Patrick O'Connell as Detective Inspector Gamble, Joanna Van Gyseghem as Detective Sergeant Vicky Hicks, and Ralph Nossek as Superintendent Proud. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.
Fraud Squad episode schedule
26 aired
Aired · 26
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 1970 | S2·E13 | The Price Of A Copper |
| December 5, 1970 | S2·E12 | Golden Island |
| November 28, 1970 | S2·E11 | The Hot Money Man |
| November 21, 1970 | S2·E10 | The Great Blanket Factory Swindle |
| November 14, 1970 | S2·E9 | Whizz Kid |
| November 7, 1970 | S2·E8 | Remission: Negative |
| October 31, 1970 | S2·E7 | People Can Go So Far... |
| October 24, 1970 | S2·E6 | Inquest |
| October 17, 1970 | S2·E5 | The Harland Affair |
| October 10, 1970 | S2·E4 | Double Deal |
| October 3, 1970 | S2·E3 | To Pay Paul |
| September 26, 1970 | S2·E2 | The White Abyss |
| September 19, 1970 | S2·E1 | The Martin Kessel File |
| August 12, 1969 | S1·E13 | Anybody Here Seen Kelly? |
| August 5, 1969 | S1·E12 | Two Kinds of Crash |
| July 29, 1969 | S1·E11 | Cold as Charity |
| July 22, 1969 | S1·E10 | Pros and Cons |
| July 15, 1969 | S1·E9 | The Biggest Borrower of All |
| July 8, 1969 | S1·E8 | The Front Man |
| July 1, 1969 | S1·E7 | Where's George? |
| June 24, 1969 | S1·E6 | Over a Barrel |
| June 17, 1969 | S1·E5 | All Claims Paid For |
| June 10, 1969 | S1·E4 | Run for Your Money |
| June 3, 1969 | S1·E3 | Last Exit to Leichstenstein |
| May 27, 1969 | S1·E2 | Brother Simple |
| May 20, 1969 | S1·E1 | Turbot on Ice |