6x278 - Quiet Day Part 2

November 25, 1969

Three honest citizens, strangers to each other, decide almost simultaneously to take the town apart. Spontaneous acts, in three separate places, yet all at the same time.

6x279 - None The Worse Part 1

December 1, 1969

6x280 - None The Worse Part 2

December 2, 1969

6x281 - None The Worse Part 3

December 8, 1969

6x282 - None The Worse Part 4

December 9, 1969

A woman is found dead. The police get a description of the man responsible, then his name, Gleeson - the Crown's principal witness for a similar murder eight years ago.

6x283 - Barricade Part 1

December 15, 1969

6x284 - Barricade Part 2

December 16, 1969

6x285 - The Best Day Of The Year Part 1

December 22, 1969

6x286 - The Best Day Of The Year Part 2

December 23, 1969

A quiet sort of Christmas. People on the move, relaxed. Bannerman goes to the theatre, DI Goss to a private do. Sgt. Lynch is on his way home for the holiday. And Buzz Bentley, hard nut from London, has come to Newtown.

6x287 - Score To Settle Part 1

December 29, 1969

6x288 - Score To Settle Part 2

December 30, 1969

A new police constable, Joe Skinner, is assigned to the crime cars. Kardar, a Hungarian and an expert with explosives, has a score to settle with a certain policeman.

6x289 - Tune On A Bent Trumpet Part 1

January 5, 1970

6x290 - Tune On A Bent Trumpet Part 2

January 6, 1970

DI Bowen, once DI Goss's superior officer, has been accused of discreditable conduct and he wants Goss to help him. But the Newtown force has another problem on its plate - an escaped prisoner armed with a shotgun.

6x291 - They Call It Justice Part 1

January 12, 1970

6x292 - They Call It Justice Part 2

January 13, 1970

A child is badly injured in a road accident, a job for Traffic, not Crime. But Sgt. Lynch has a personal interest in this particular accident.

6x293 - No Questions Asked Part 1

January 19, 1970

6x294 - No Questions Asked Part 2

January 20, 1970

With a sharp increase in petty theft having been recorded, Stone and Goss are anxious to get the top man. A policeman with the local nickname 'Mr. Fixit' comes in for heavy scrutiny.

6x295 - Threats And Menaces Part 1

January 26, 1970

6x296 - Threats And Menaces Part 2

January 27, 1970

Frank Caunce, crippled by a roof fall during the course of an arrest by Sgt. Stone, has been released from prison. Stone feels that his disability should keep him quiet, but...

6x297 - Lost Part 1

February 2, 1970

6x298 - Lost Part 2

February 3, 1970

A nine year old by is lost on Moor Top while helping his 'uncle' look for strayed sheep. Rough weather, fading light - and another complication perhaps more serious, the boy's 'uncle' himself.

6x299 - Infamous Conduct Part 1

February 9, 1970

6x300 - Infamous Conduct Part 2

February 10, 1970

A struck-off doctor cannot prescribe drugs or medicine and cannot sign a death certificate. What would such a doctor do if old friends and sympathisers came to him for help?

6x301 - All Coppers Are Nanas Part 1

February 16, 1970

6x302 - All Coppers Are Nanas Part 2

February 17, 1970

There's a lot of old villains in the new flats at Alexander House. On cold nights, with the lifts out of order, they tend to stay in - but not the younger ones. Micky Pye, for instance.

6x303 - Nice Bit O' Stuff Part 1

February 23, 1970

6x304 - Nice Bit O' Stuff Part 2

February 24, 1970

Under the new act couples can marry at eighteen, but there are still strong family traditions. ""Wait till you're twenty-one - key of the door"". But not for Valma Yorke.

6x305 - For Old Time's Sake Part 1

March 2, 1970

6x306 - For Old Time's Sake Part 2

March 3, 1970

There have been two armed wage snatches within a couple of weeks, both of a similar pattern. Police believe it to be the work of one team. But then there is a third robbery, distinctly different from the other two.

6x307 - A Day Like Every Day Part 1

March 9, 1970

6x308 - A Day Like Every Day Part 2

March 10, 1970

""Squirts the window catch with an oil can first, then uses a knife. Vernon's style. One day he'll probably come face to face with a householder - what happens then?""

6x309 - Eleanor Rigby Slept Here Part 1

March 16, 1970

6x310 - Eleanor Rigby Slept Here Part 2

March 17, 1970

Helen Carter, a nervous woman, has lived alone for too long. Then she has a 'visitor', a man who stands outside her door each night. While trying to trace the 'visitor' Lynch finds himself involved with the woman herself.

6x311 - A Right Tommy Kelly Do Part 1

March 23, 1970

6x312 - A Right Tommy Kelly Do Part 2

March 24, 1970

The Brice brothers run Clyde Street. There are frequent beatings-up but no witnesses. Then PC Quilley is invited to a wedding by a member of the Brice fraternity. There is another beating-up at the wedding and Quilley is called before Goss to explain his association with known villains.

6x313 - Cruising For Burglars Part 1

April 6, 1970

6x314 - Cruising For Burglars Part 2

April 7, 1970

A Liverpool City policeman is shot. Newtown police learn that the two men responsible could be heading for their patch, still carrying the gun. The two men are tired, frightened and dangerous.

6x315 - In And Out Part 1

April 13, 1970

6x316 - In And Out Part 2

April 14, 1970

6x317 - In And Out Part 3

April 20, 1970

6x318 - In And Out Part 4

April 21, 1970

An old lag agrees to deliver a message on his release from prison. His son is on the run from Borstal and trouble is their way of life.

6x319 - It's Only A Game Part 1

April 27, 1970

6x320 - It's Only A Game Part 2

April 28, 1970

The 'Stiffs' - Newtown's local soccer team - have relegation problems. The last thing they need is malicious attacks from the public. The latest act of wilful damage leaves the police wondering. There are plenty of suspects and plenty of motives, but is that enough?

6x321 - A Quiet Sort Of Lad Part 1

May 4, 1970

6x322 - A Quiet Sort Of Lad Part 2

May 5, 1970

Johnny Marsh is an isolated teenager: he thinks alone, thinks of the past. A little thing, and something snaps. His obsession leads him into crime and violence. The police have to trace that obsession - back into the past.

6x323 - Night Out Part 1

May 11, 1970

6x324 - Night Out Part 2

May 12, 1970

Two young brothers are drowned in a canal. Newcombe, Quilley and Skinner are there on a night out. Like others they want to forget their job for a while, but the evening has gone sour.

6x325 - One Bad Apple Part 1

May 18, 1970

6x326 - One Bad Apple Part 2

May 19, 1970

Stolen goods which have disappeared; a search warrant that is useless. The villains are laughing at Newtown police - they have an informer within the ranks of the Law. Supt. Oakley suspects a member of the Newtown force.

6x327 - If You Can't Beat 'Em Part 1

May 25, 1970

6x329 - Couldn't Happer To A Nicer Girl Part 1

June 1, 1970

6x330 - Couldn't Happer To A Nicer Girl Part 2

June 2, 1970

June Frazer is brought in for theft; her father is brought in for drunkenness and the police find a frightened woman.

6x331 - A Couple Of Comic Turns Part 1

July 6, 1970

6x332 - A Couple Of Comic Turns Part 2

July 7, 1970

Bernard Spencer enjoys newspaper publicity of his crimes, but what lengths will he go to to obtain such publicity? He is staying at the Orchard Hotel. And members of the police force are there too - on unofficial business.

6x333 - By Bread Alone Part 1

July 13, 1970

6x334 - By Bread Alone Part 2

July 14, 1970

An old woman is attacked and robbed and there seem to be no witnesses. Only Pearson was in a position to see anything, but there is something strange about him.

6x335 - The Helpers Part 1

July 20, 1970

6x336 - The Helpers Part 2

July 21, 1970

Church doors are open to everyone. Solace is always available - but church property isn't. The police are seeking a thief with a grudge - against religion.

6x337 - Missile Mile Part 1

July 27, 1970

6x338 - Missile Mile Part 2

July 28, 1970

A car crashes on the motorway but this is no ordinary accident. Goss thinks he is chasing someone who is lonely, brooding and probably violent. Maybe even a nutcase.

6x339 - I wouldn't give you tuppence... Part 1

August 3, 1970

6x340 - I wouldn't give you tuppence... Part 2

August 4, 1970

A load of railway telephone wire is 'knocked off' Newtown's scrap metal merchants are questioned and something is revealed. A bobby is taking bribes.

6x341 - Weekend With Sally Part 1

August 10, 1970

6x342 - Weekend With Sally Part 2

August 11, 1970

John Meaker reports his wife missing. Because of the disturbing circumstances the search is not an easy one.

6x343 - Bottoms Up For The Walking Dead Part 1

August 17, 1970

6x344 - Bottoms Up For The Walking Dead Part 2

August 18, 1970

The Ramp is a wasteland - it is a dangerous area to be in at night alone. Doc is a native of The Ramp, and by helping the police has put himself in immediate danger.

6x345 - Give And Take Part 1

August 24, 1970

6x346 - Give And Take Part 2

August 25, 1970

Saturday afternoon is a time for football and weddings. People are expecting a good match. But not everyone IS a good match.

6x347 - Who's Sylvia Then Part 1

September 7, 1970

Brian Bennett talks about someone called Sylvia. He implies something might have happened to the girl. Although they have no evidence that the girl ever existed the police mount a search for Sylvia.

6x348 - Who's Sylvia Then Part 2

September 8, 1970

Brian Bennett talks about someone called Sylvia. He implies something terrible might have happened to the girl. Although they have no evidence that the girl ever existed the police mount a search for Sylvia.

6x349 - A Lot Of Fuss For 15 Quid Part 1

September 14, 1970

6x350 - A Lot Of Fuss For 15 Quid Part 2

September 15, 1970

Sheila Ashton has a neat line in petty thefts. She also has a partner in crime - a twelve year old child.

6x351 - The Other Arm Of The Law Part 1

September 21, 1970

6x352 - The Other Arm Of The Law Part 2

September 22, 1970

Roy and Mary Chadwick are looking for people who can be persuaded to part with their money. And they've found an ideal victim.

6x353 - To Ray - Love Anne Part 1

September 28, 1970

6x354 - To Ray - Love Anne Part 2

September 29, 1970

Raymond Pritchard doesn't have much to say for himself. Maybe he's got something to hide. Skinner has a lot of questions for Pritchard - and he wants a few answers.

6x355 - A Big Shadow Part 1

October 5, 1970

6x356 - A Big Shadow Part 2

October 6, 1970

Gerald has been discharged from a mental hospital after thirty years and he has a record of violence. Now two men have been attacked.

6x357 - The Senior Partner Part 1

October 12, 1970

6x358 - The Senior Partner Part 2

October 13, 1970

Frank Livesey is an ex-prisoner who is getting on a bit. And easy money is hard to come by when you're nearly past it.

6x359 - Talking To An Elephant Part 1

October 19, 1970

6x360 - Talking To An Elephant Part 2

October 20, 1970

A circus comes to Newtown. It attracts the public - and trouble.

6x361 - Off With The Motley Part 1

October 26, 1970

6x362 - Off With The Motley Part 2

October 27, 1970

A clown is supposed to make children laugh, but he doesn't have to like them. But can you have a circus without one of the clowns?

6x363 - Whatever Happened To The Glory Boy? Part 1

November 2, 1970

6x364 - Whatever Happened To The Glory Boy? Part 2

November 3, 1970

Joe Hart's out of the spotlight now, but some people still remember him. Others would sooner forget.

6x365 - Have You Seen Davie Richards? Part 1

November 9, 1970

6x366 - Have You Seen Davie Richards? Part 2

November 10, 1970

A man has been given a day's unescorted parole from prison. But that was a year ago and he hasn't been seen since. To Goss and Stone falls the task of searching for him.

6x367 - A Very High Rocket Part 1

November 16, 1970

6x368 - A Very High Rocket Part 2

November 17, 1970

Never stick your neck out, that's good advice. But what do you do if you suspect someone - look the other way? Alec Quilley gets tired of having mud slung and takes some action of his own.

6x369 - A Little Woman Part 1

November 23, 1970

6x370 - A Little Woman Part 2

November 24, 1970

Bert Lynch tries to help Dixie Conlan's widow to go on living. Jack Streeter's no good for her and Lynch knows it. But does Maggie?

6x371 - Stop Over Part 1

November 30, 1970

6x372 - Stop Over Part 2

December 1, 1970

John Glass has returned to the North for more than just a 'quiet life'. And Inspector Goss knows it. As events come to a head Goss decides to keep Glass at the station to stew for a while.

6x373 - Strictly Cash Part 1

December 7, 1970

6x374 - Strictly Cash Part 2

December 8, 1970

There's one born every minute! And nobody knows that better than the tallyman. Billy and Moira intend to stay in Newtown, but Sgt. Lynch has other ideas.

6x375 - Playing For Keeps Part 1

December 14, 1970

6x376 - Playing For Keeps Part 2

December 15, 1970

Teenagers need adventure and a change of scene just as much as adults. But the adventure turns sour for Anne as she realises that it isn't a game.

6x377 - Christmas Is Coming Part 1

December 21, 1970

6x378 - Christmas Is Coming Part 2

December 22, 1970

Some people take Christmas very very seriously. They steal twice as much. Bert Lynch is a victim - for the second time.