Redcap (TV series)

Redcap is a British television drama produced by ABC Weekend TV and aired on the ITV channel.

Featuring John Thaw in the role of Sergeant John Mann, part of the Special Investigation Branch within the Royal Military Police, the series spanned two seasons with a total of 26 episodes broadcast between 1964 and 1966. The cast also included notable performers such as Kenneth Colley, Keith Barron, Windsor Davies, David Battley, Allan Cuthbertson, and Barry Letts. Developed by Jack Bell, the series showcased scripts from writers including Roger Marshall, Troy Kennedy-Martin, Jeremy Paul, Robert Holles, and Richard Harris.

Out of the 26 episodes produced, 23 are still fully available; details regarding missing or incomplete episodes are provided below.

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
1	"It's What Comes After"	William Emms	Raymond Menmuir	17 October 1964
Mann looks into a rape case within an army barracks, encountering resistance even from the victim.

2	"A Town Called Love"	Anthony Steven (O.S. Jack Bell)	Raymond Menmuir	24 October 1964
Mann investigates a pimp exploiting soldiers through blackmail, uncovering illicit trade and violence.

3	"Epitaph for a Sweat"	Richard Harris	Peter Graham Scott	31 October 1964
In Aden, Mann examines the severe assault of an Arab laborer amid prevalent racial bias.

4	"Misfire"	Roger Marshall	Raymond Menmuir	7 November 1964
Mann reviews a soldier’s confession to robbery, doubting its truth; the episode subtly addresses military homosexuality.

5	"Corporal McCann's Private War"	Troy Kennedy Martin	Peter Graham Scott	14 November 1964
Mann pursues an AWOL soldier in Cyprus who is armed with submachine guns.

6	"The Orderly Officer"	Julian Bond	Bill Bain	21 November 1964
On New Year's Eve, an officer and NCO cause an accident while intoxicated after leaving a party.

7	"Night Watch"	Troy Kennedy Martin	Bill Bain	28 November 1964
Mann returns a deserter to his regiment, which is troubled by ghost stories linked to dementia.

8	"The Boys of B Company"	Robert Holles	Raymond Menmuir	5 December 1964
An inquiry into a cadet training unit reveals incidents including attempted suicide and absences without leave.

#	Episode	Writer	Director	Original airdate
14	"Crime Passionel"	Troy Kennedy Martin	Guy Verney	2 April 1966
A private soldier fires a shot at a sergeant inside a canteen, but the official statement claims it was accidental. Mann conducts an inquiry to reveal the real circumstances.

15	"The Pride of the Regiment"	Arden Winch	Quentin Lawrence	9 April 1966
Mann investigates a significant pub fight involving troops preparing for deployment to the Middle East.

16	"The Killer"	Troy Kennedy Martin	Guy Verney	16 April 1966
Following a commando operation that leads to a fatality, Mann looks into suspicions circulating within the unit amid recent deaths.

17	"Buckingham Palace"	Troy Kennedy Martin	Guy Verney	23 April 1966
When Mann’s flight is rerouted to Cyprus due to adverse weather, he investigates the murder of a soldier.

18	"Rough Justice"	Julian Bond	Quentin Lawrence	30 April 1966
Mann delves into allegations of fraud and blackmail concerning alcohol distribution in a Cologne sergeant’s mess.

19	"The Moneylenders"	Eric Coltart	Raymond Menmuir	7 May 1966
This episode is currently missing.

20	"Strictly by the Book"	Richard Harris	Quentin Lawrence	14 May 1966
Partially missing episode; Mann confronts allegations following an incident on a train.

21	"Paterson's Private Party"	Marshall Pugh	Quentin Lawrence	21 May 1966
Mann investigates the disappearance of a Sterling sub-machine gun from a jungle warfare training facility, with suspicion cast on both local inhabitants and military personnel.

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