The read
The series ran 1 season across 5 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
In the 1750s London’s perilous streets were run by armed gangs, corrupt night watchmen and thief takers. Then two Westminster magistrates, novelist Henry Fielding and his brother, John, obtained a grant from Parliament allowing them to bring some law and order to the crime-ridden boroughs of Central London.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
3 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 5 ep2008 |
Key crew
- Clive BradleyScreenplay
- Peter HarnessScreenplay
- Justin HardyDirector
- Dan ReedDirector
Cast
- Iain GlenJohn Fielding
- Ian McDiarmidHenry Fielding
- Alice O'ConnellMary Fielding
- Francis MageeSaunders Welch
- Sean FrancisDaniel Carne
- Ian PeckTom Talbot
- J.D. KelleherTom Quin
- Peter McDonaldTom Jones
Stills
Themes
london, englandpoliceblindprostitutionperiod dramahistoricalgeorgianbritish history18th centuryhistorical dramalegal