Rockliffe's Babies (1987) is a crime, drama web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Rockliffe's Babies online in HD.
Rockliffe's Babies — Storyline
Rockliffe's Babies is a British television police procedural devised by Richard O'Keefe, and starring Ian Hogg as maverick Detective Sergeant Alan Rockliffe, who is assigned to train seven young recruits to the CID, all fresh out of uniform. Under his irascible guidance, it is hoped that they will blossom into full-blown detectives. But Rockliffe is human – so human that he makes more mistakes than the 'Babies' he's supposed to be training.
A follow-up series, Rockliffe's Folly, follows Rockliffe through his relocation to Wessex, dealing with rural crimes as part of a new team of investigators. The seven episode third series proved to be the last, with many citing a change in the programme's formula for the heavy ratings decline. Many viewers stated that the success of the two Babies series came not from Rockliffe himself, but from the popular ensemble cast.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Richard O'Keefe
- Starring: Ian Hogg, Joe McGann, Alphonsia Emmanuel
Rockliffe's Babies — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1987-01-09 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 18 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Network | BBC One |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.8/10 (5 votes) |
Rockliffe's Babies — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: Sirens (1987-01-09) — A hooded prowler, an armed robbery, a mugging on the notorious Dragon Estate – it's a busy week for the young PCs. But O'Dowd is in dead trouble. Will the oil-rich Sonia Souhami
- E2: Sweet and Sour Revenge (1987-01-16) — A murder has been committed and Rockliffe has been given the name of a suspect. The name revives old and bitter memories. But is it fifteen years too late to do any good?
- E3: It's All Happening (1987-01-23) — Rockliffe complains about the work load. There are drug dealers, rapists, muggers, murderers, thieves and con-men around. What can turn up next? Joseph Maxwell, that's what.
- E4: A Bad Few Days (1987-01-30) — ""This bloke's son is thirteen, has an assessed age of six, goes eleven stone on the scales and is a friend to every stranger he meets. What do you want me to do? Let him find hi
- E5: In the Bag (1987-02-06) — Why has the habitually lazy Paul Georgiou activated himself and acquired an informant?
- E6: Ghetto-Blasters (1987-02-13) — There's a tense situation in the black community. A man has died in police custody as a result of using a deadly drug. Rockliffe and Flight think they know who the dealer is, but
- E7: Up the Down Escalator (1987-02-20) — What arises for Rockliffe and the crime squad as a result of hunger pains?
- E8: Extra-curricular (1987-02-27) — Rockliffe is surprised to learn that some members of his squad find him unapproachable. Doesn't he always come to their aid when they need him? And that's just what he has to do
Series 2
- E1: Go for It (1988-01-08) — It's Dorset wedding bells for Keith Chitty and best man Gerry O'Dowd decides to enter into the swing of things. Gerry's taking no chances and neither is Sgt. Rockliffe. When thei
- E2: A Trip to the Zoo (1988-01-15) — Members of Rockliffe's crime squad make hasty character assessments. Wayne is an animal, Chris is a charmer. Both judgments have to be revised on closer inspection.
- E3: In Too Deep (1988-01-22) — Why are the officers of Church Street police station tuning in to a local radio station? And why does Rockliffe allow himself to be involved in a situation which causes so much di
- E4: Looking After Your Own (1988-01-29) — It is not a crime to photograph police activity, but when it happens during an investigation into serious assaults on women Sgt. Rockliffe is suspicious. What he discovers puts hi
- E5: Easy Meat (1988-02-12) — Rockliffe's team is in hospital. They are watching for someone who is frightening the nurses. But when a nurse is hurt in their full view, they realise they have a different and
- E6: A Very Diplomatic Incident (1988-02-19) — It is a night of routine surveillance for the Crime Squad. All is quiet, but not for long. Sgt. Rockliffe and his team soon find themselves in areas of enquiry that are foreign t
- E7: Top Man (1988-02-26) — Acting on information received seems more important to Rockliffe than taking notice of a memo from the Chief Superintendent. Embarrassment results. Except for Georgiou, who volun
- E8: Black Arrow (1988-03-04) — The two married members of Rockliffe's team have a dinner engagement, but the demands of duty put paid to their plans. An entirely different night out on the town is arranged for
- E9: Hearts and Flowers (1988-03-11) — Rockliffe thinks WPC Walsh is too preoccupied with the problems of a homeless family. But he is not entirely impartial himself when it comes to associating with an attractive titl
- E10: The One That Got Away (1988-03-18) — Before Rockliffe and his team can start to look for three villains who got away they must find out who they were. It's a challenge that exercises all their ingenuity and certain m
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Rockliffe's Babies have? 2 season(s) with 18 episodes.
Who created Rockliffe's Babies? Richard O'Keefe.
Where can I watch Rockliffe's Babies? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
