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6.6/10 TV Genre Drama Networks BBC, BBC Two | 8.3/10 IMDb Also known as Stanton Blues Final episode date 11 April 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Created by Jimmy Gardner
Robert Jones
Anita J. Pandolfo Written by Jimmy Gardner
Robert Jones
Anita J. Pandolfo Directed by Harry Bradbeer
Alrick Riley
Kenny Glenaan Starring Katy Cavanagh
Rob Dixon
John Henshaw
Clare McGlinn
Jack Mardsen
Parvez Qadir
Steve Garti
Danny Seward
Kitty Simpson
Michael McNally
Paulette Williams
Steve Jackson
David Crellin Writers Kath Mattock, Robert Jones, Jimmy Gardner, Anita J. Pandolfo, Jane English, Stephen Brady Cast Danny Seward, Katy Cavanagh, John Henshaw, David Crellin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Cops is a British television series made by World Productions for BBC Two.
The production, set in the fictional town of Stanton in Northern England, was noted for its documentary-style camerawork and uncompromising portrayal of the police force. The first series was so controversial in its depiction of the police force that official police advice was withdrawn for the second series.
Three series were made between 1998 and 2000. The programme won back-to-back British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs) in the Best Drama Series category in 1999 and 2000, and was nominated for a third time in 2001 (losing out to Clocking Off), despite the first series losing more than 3.2 million viewers during its run, with viewing figures dropping from 6.03m to 2.82m.