«Matlock Police» – австралийский детективный сериал (1971-1976) о работе полиции в вымышленном городке Matlock, Виктория. Преступления, личная жизнь копов.
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Введение
Австралийский телесериал "Matlock Police" – австралийский телесериал в жанре полицейской драмы, созданный компанией Crawford Productions для телеканала The 0 10 Network (ныне Network 10) в период с 1971 по 1976 год. Сериал рассказывал о работе полицейского участка и преступности в викторианском городе Мэтлок и прилегающих районах, а также о личной жизни и судьбах главных героев – полицейских.
Australian television series
Matlock Police is an Australian television police drama series made by Crawford Productions for The 0 10 Network (now known as Network 10) between 1971 and 1976. The series focused on the police station and crime in the Victorian town of Matlock and the surrounding district, and the backgrounds and personal lives of the main policemen.
Предыстория
Сериал был попыткой сети 0/10 создать полицейское шоу, чтобы конкурировать с "Убийством" (показанным сетью 7) и "Подразделением 4" (на сети 9). "Matlock Police" отличался от своих предшественников, действие которых происходило в Мельбурне, тем, что был развернут в небольшом городке в сельской местности, вымышленном Матлоке, штат Виктория (реальный Матлок существует в Виктории, но он намного меньше, чем город, изображенный в сериале, который во многом основан на Шеппартоне). В заставках этих программ использовался вид сверху на город с раздвоенной дорогой, который, как считается, был снят в Бейрнсдейле, штат Виктория. У сценаристов сериала был справочник с подробной информацией о географии города, инфраструктуре, социальной структуре и т. д., а также об окружающей местности. Среди соседних городов были Вильга, Чайнаман Крик, Поссум Крик и Буррабри, а также отроги Большого Водораздельного хребта, известные как Кандоуи. Колоритная история города включала местное племя аборигенов (Бангеранг), основателя города (Джордж Матлок), золотую лихорадку, разбойника ("Святой" Джо Купер – прозванный так и за кражу партии монет с отверстиями, и за то, что он был проповедником) и влиятельную семью Фальконеров, фактически патриархов города. Практически единственным элементом, которого не хватало в районе Матлок для создания драматического эффекта, был пляж.
The series was the 0 10 Network's attempt to come up with a police show to rival Homicide (shown by the 7 Network) and Division 4 (on the 9 Network). Matlock Police was different from its Melbourne based predecessors by being set in a small country town, the fictional Matlock, Victoria (a real Matlock exists in Victoria but is much smaller than the town depicted by this series, which is loosely based on Shepparton). These programmes' introduction featured an overhead shot of a town with a divided road, thought to be of Bairnsdale in Victoria. Series writers had a reference manual giving full details of the town’s geography, amenities, social structure, etc., as well as that of the surrounding area neighbouring towns included Wilga, Chinaman's Creek, Possum's Creek and Burrabri, and there was an offshoot of the Great Dividing Range called the Candowies. The town's colourful history included the local Aboriginal tribe (the ‘Bangerang’), the town founder (George Matlock), a gold rush, a bushranger (‘Holy’ Joe Cooper so called both for his theft of a shipment of holey dollars and because he was a preacher) and a town patriarchy (the Falconers). About the only landmark the Matlock district lacked for dramatic purposes was a beach.
История трансляции
Первый эпизод был показан в Мельбурне 22 февраля 1971 года. Первоначально снятый в чёрно-белом цвете, сериал перешёл на цвет в эпизоде 162, "Loggerheads". Сериал "Полиция Мэттлока" был закрыт в 1975 году после производства 229 эпизодов (хотя последний эпизод имеет номер 228, один из более ранних эпизодов имел буквенный суффикс "A", что в сумме даёт 229 эпизодов).
The first episode was broadcast in Melbourne on 22 February 1971. Initially filmed in black and white, the series switched to colour in episode 162, "Loggerheads". Matlock Police was canceled in 1975 after 229 episodes had been produced (while the final episode is numbered 228, an earlier episode had an A suffix, making a total of 229).
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Actor Character Notes Michael Pate Detective Sergeant (later Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Maddern) Head of Matlock's C. I. (Criminal Investigation) Branch, who grew up in the Matlock district and is an accomplished bushman and career cop (apart from a spell in the army where he fought in Korea). Aged in his forties, Maddern is divorced and has two children (his wife Kay is moving out in the first episodes). Dedicated, with an authoritative personality and a direct approach to his work, Maddern is well respected in the town. Maddern is eventually shot and severely wounded in mountainous bushland while pursuing small time cattle duffers and is evacuated to Melbourne for treatment (episode 192, "Have A Good Weekend"). Dialogue in later episodes indicates that he is recovering from his wounds, but will probably be transferred to a Melbourne squad once out of hospital. Grigor Taylor Senior Detective Alan Curtis Aged in his mid 20s, who has just arrived in Matlock from Melbourne and is essentially a city boy, sent to his first country posting against his will. Curtis eventually adapts to country life, and his character and abilities develop as he becomes more experienced in his new situation. He is eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant and transferred back to Melbourne (episode 99, "Dingo Hunter"). Vic Gordon Sergeant (later Senior Sergeant) Bert Kennedy Head of the Uniform Branch, an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1950. Kennedy is thorough but also easy going with a good sense of humour. Married to Nell (Natalie Raine), who is a very good cook, Kennedy enjoys the country life in Matlock so much that he has knocked back promotion to avoid moving to Melbourne. Paul Cronin Senior Constable Gary Hogan Aged about 30, a friendly, easy going person who grew up in the country, and is always willing to help in whatever work is going, who performs a wide variety of duties but usually works as a highway patrolman. His motorcycle is equipped with a radio (callsign 'Solo One') a rare case of dramatic licence by Crawfords (normally very faithful to police procedure), as police motorbikes at the time were not equipped with radios. The character also made an impact in another way, making motorcycle cops far more acceptable to the Australian public, which had previously seen them as "heavies and storm trooper types". According to series producer Ian Jones, as a result men were applying to join the police so they could be a motorcycle cop like Gary Hogan. In the final episode, "The Curse of the Bangarang Prince", Hogan is notified of a posting to the town of Emerald the setting for his spinoff series Solo One. Tom Richards Senior Detective Steve York A young detective transferred to Matlock to replace Curtis (episode 100, "Bedlam"), who is a bit unorthodox, a bit headstrong, and a bit of a rebel and ladies' man. Peter Gwynne Detective Sergeant Jack Maloney Transferred to Matlock from another country town to replace Maddern as head of the C. I. Branch (episode 196, "Welcome To Matlock"). In his mid forties, married to a much younger wife and with two young children, Maloney is a friendly person with a warm personality, a dry sense of humour, a pilot's license and a sympathetic streak who comes down hard on criminals when necessary.
Майкл Пэт – Детектив-сержант (позже детектив-старший сержант) Вик Маддерн – Начальник отделения уголовных расследований (ЦИ) в Матлоке, выросший в этом районе, опытный следопыт и профессиональный полицейский (за исключением службы в армии, где он воевал в Корее). Около сорока лет, разведен, имеет двоих детей (его жена Кей уезжает в первых сериях). Преданный своему делу, с авторитетным характером и прямолинейным подходом к работе, пользуется уважением в городе. В конечном итоге Маддерн получает огнестрельное ранение и тяжело ранен в гористой местности, преследуя мелких скотоворов, и его эвакуируют в Мельбурн для лечения (эпизод 192, «Хороших выходных»). Диалоги в последующих сериях указывают на то, что он восстанавливается, но, вероятно, будет переведен в отряд Мельбурна после выписки из больницы.
Actor Character Notes Michael Pate Detective Sergeant (later Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Maddern) Head of Matlock's C. I. (Criminal Investigation) Branch, who grew up in the Matlock district and is an accomplished bushman and career cop (apart from a spell in the army where he fought in Korea). Aged in his forties, Maddern is divorced and has two children (his wife Kay is moving out in the first episodes). Dedicated, with an authoritative personality and a direct approach to his work, Maddern is well respected in the town. Maddern is eventually shot and severely wounded in mountainous bushland while pursuing small time cattle duffers and is evacuated to Melbourne for treatment (episode 192, "Have A Good Weekend"). Dialogue in later episodes indicates that he is recovering from his wounds, but will probably be transferred to a Melbourne squad once out of hospital. Grigor Taylor Senior Detective Alan Curtis Aged in his mid 20s, who has just arrived in Matlock from Melbourne and is essentially a city boy, sent to his first country posting against his will. Curtis eventually adapts to country life, and his character and abilities develop as he becomes more experienced in his new situation. He is eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant and transferred back to Melbourne (episode 99, "Dingo Hunter"). Vic Gordon Sergeant (later Senior Sergeant) Bert Kennedy Head of the Uniform Branch, an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1950. Kennedy is thorough but also easy going with a good sense of humour. Married to Nell (Natalie Raine), who is a very good cook, Kennedy enjoys the country life in Matlock so much that he has knocked back promotion to avoid moving to Melbourne. Paul Cronin Senior Constable Gary Hogan Aged about 30, a friendly, easy going person who grew up in the country, and is always willing to help in whatever work is going, who performs a wide variety of duties but usually works as a highway patrolman. His motorcycle is equipped with a radio (callsign 'Solo One') a rare case of dramatic licence by Crawfords (normally very faithful to police procedure), as police motorbikes at the time were not equipped with radios. The character also made an impact in another way, making motorcycle cops far more acceptable to the Australian public, which had previously seen them as "heavies and storm trooper types". According to series producer Ian Jones, as a result men were applying to join the police so they could be a motorcycle cop like Gary Hogan. In the final episode, "The Curse of the Bangarang Prince", Hogan is notified of a posting to the town of Emerald the setting for his spinoff series Solo One. Tom Richards Senior Detective Steve York A young detective transferred to Matlock to replace Curtis (episode 100, "Bedlam"), who is a bit unorthodox, a bit headstrong, and a bit of a rebel and ladies' man. Peter Gwynne Detective Sergeant Jack Maloney Transferred to Matlock from another country town to replace Maddern as head of the C. I. Branch (episode 196, "Welcome To Matlock"). In his mid forties, married to a much younger wife and with two young children, Maloney is a friendly person with a warm personality, a dry sense of humour, a pilot's license and a sympathetic streak who comes down hard on criminals when necessary.
Григор Тейлор – Старший детектив Алан Кертис – Молодой человек в возрасте около 25 лет, недавно прибывший в Матлок из Мельбурна, по сути, городской житель, отправленный на свою первую сельскую службу против своей воли. Кертис в конечном итоге адаптируется к сельской жизни, его характер и способности развиваются по мере приобретения опыта. Впоследствии он получает звание детектива-сержанта и переводится обратно в Мельбурн (эпизод 99, «Охотник за динго»).
Actor Character Notes Michael Pate Detective Sergeant (later Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Maddern) Head of Matlock's C. I. (Criminal Investigation) Branch, who grew up in the Matlock district and is an accomplished bushman and career cop (apart from a spell in the army where he fought in Korea). Aged in his forties, Maddern is divorced and has two children (his wife Kay is moving out in the first episodes). Dedicated, with an authoritative personality and a direct approach to his work, Maddern is well respected in the town. Maddern is eventually shot and severely wounded in mountainous bushland while pursuing small time cattle duffers and is evacuated to Melbourne for treatment (episode 192, "Have A Good Weekend"). Dialogue in later episodes indicates that he is recovering from his wounds, but will probably be transferred to a Melbourne squad once out of hospital. Grigor Taylor Senior Detective Alan Curtis Aged in his mid 20s, who has just arrived in Matlock from Melbourne and is essentially a city boy, sent to his first country posting against his will. Curtis eventually adapts to country life, and his character and abilities develop as he becomes more experienced in his new situation. He is eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant and transferred back to Melbourne (episode 99, "Dingo Hunter"). Vic Gordon Sergeant (later Senior Sergeant) Bert Kennedy Head of the Uniform Branch, an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1950. Kennedy is thorough but also easy going with a good sense of humour. Married to Nell (Natalie Raine), who is a very good cook, Kennedy enjoys the country life in Matlock so much that he has knocked back promotion to avoid moving to Melbourne. Paul Cronin Senior Constable Gary Hogan Aged about 30, a friendly, easy going person who grew up in the country, and is always willing to help in whatever work is going, who performs a wide variety of duties but usually works as a highway patrolman. His motorcycle is equipped with a radio (callsign 'Solo One') a rare case of dramatic licence by Crawfords (normally very faithful to police procedure), as police motorbikes at the time were not equipped with radios. The character also made an impact in another way, making motorcycle cops far more acceptable to the Australian public, which had previously seen them as "heavies and storm trooper types". According to series producer Ian Jones, as a result men were applying to join the police so they could be a motorcycle cop like Gary Hogan. In the final episode, "The Curse of the Bangarang Prince", Hogan is notified of a posting to the town of Emerald the setting for his spinoff series Solo One. Tom Richards Senior Detective Steve York A young detective transferred to Matlock to replace Curtis (episode 100, "Bedlam"), who is a bit unorthodox, a bit headstrong, and a bit of a rebel and ladies' man. Peter Gwynne Detective Sergeant Jack Maloney Transferred to Matlock from another country town to replace Maddern as head of the C. I. Branch (episode 196, "Welcome To Matlock"). In his mid forties, married to a much younger wife and with two young children, Maloney is a friendly person with a warm personality, a dry sense of humour, a pilot's license and a sympathetic streak who comes down hard on criminals when necessary.
Вик Гордон – Сержант (позже старший сержант) Берт Кеннеди – Начальник патрульной службы, англичанин, эмигрировавший в Австралию в 1950 году. Кеннеди – внимательный, но при этом добродушный человек с хорошим чувством юмора. Женат на Нелл (Натали Рейн), прекрасной кулинарке. Кеннеди настолько любит сельскую жизнь в Матлоке, что отказался от повышения, чтобы не переезжать в Мельбурн.
Actor Character Notes Michael Pate Detective Sergeant (later Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Maddern) Head of Matlock's C. I. (Criminal Investigation) Branch, who grew up in the Matlock district and is an accomplished bushman and career cop (apart from a spell in the army where he fought in Korea). Aged in his forties, Maddern is divorced and has two children (his wife Kay is moving out in the first episodes). Dedicated, with an authoritative personality and a direct approach to his work, Maddern is well respected in the town. Maddern is eventually shot and severely wounded in mountainous bushland while pursuing small time cattle duffers and is evacuated to Melbourne for treatment (episode 192, "Have A Good Weekend"). Dialogue in later episodes indicates that he is recovering from his wounds, but will probably be transferred to a Melbourne squad once out of hospital. Grigor Taylor Senior Detective Alan Curtis Aged in his mid 20s, who has just arrived in Matlock from Melbourne and is essentially a city boy, sent to his first country posting against his will. Curtis eventually adapts to country life, and his character and abilities develop as he becomes more experienced in his new situation. He is eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant and transferred back to Melbourne (episode 99, "Dingo Hunter"). Vic Gordon Sergeant (later Senior Sergeant) Bert Kennedy Head of the Uniform Branch, an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1950. Kennedy is thorough but also easy going with a good sense of humour. Married to Nell (Natalie Raine), who is a very good cook, Kennedy enjoys the country life in Matlock so much that he has knocked back promotion to avoid moving to Melbourne. Paul Cronin Senior Constable Gary Hogan Aged about 30, a friendly, easy going person who grew up in the country, and is always willing to help in whatever work is going, who performs a wide variety of duties but usually works as a highway patrolman. His motorcycle is equipped with a radio (callsign 'Solo One') a rare case of dramatic licence by Crawfords (normally very faithful to police procedure), as police motorbikes at the time were not equipped with radios. The character also made an impact in another way, making motorcycle cops far more acceptable to the Australian public, which had previously seen them as "heavies and storm trooper types". According to series producer Ian Jones, as a result men were applying to join the police so they could be a motorcycle cop like Gary Hogan. In the final episode, "The Curse of the Bangarang Prince", Hogan is notified of a posting to the town of Emerald the setting for his spinoff series Solo One. Tom Richards Senior Detective Steve York A young detective transferred to Matlock to replace Curtis (episode 100, "Bedlam"), who is a bit unorthodox, a bit headstrong, and a bit of a rebel and ladies' man. Peter Gwynne Detective Sergeant Jack Maloney Transferred to Matlock from another country town to replace Maddern as head of the C. I. Branch (episode 196, "Welcome To Matlock"). In his mid forties, married to a much younger wife and with two young children, Maloney is a friendly person with a warm personality, a dry sense of humour, a pilot's license and a sympathetic streak who comes down hard on criminals when necessary.
Пол Кронин – Старший констебль Гэри Хоган – Около 30 лет, дружелюбный и спокойный человек, выросший в деревне, всегда готовый помочь в любом деле. Выполняет широкий спектр обязанностей, но обычно работает патрульным на шоссе. Его мотоцикл оснащен радиостанцией (позывной «Solo One») – редкий случай творческой свободы со стороны Crawfords (обычно очень точных в соблюдении полицейских процедур), поскольку в то время полицейские мотоциклы не были оснащены радиосвязью. Этот персонаж также оказал влияние, сделав мотоциклетных полицейских более приемлемыми для австралийской общественности, которая ранее воспринимала их как «грубиянов и штурмовиков». По словам продюсера сериала Иана Джонса, в результате мужчины стали подавать заявления в полицию, чтобы стать мотоциклетным полицейским, как Гэри Хоган. В финальном эпизоде «Проклятие принца Бангаранга» Хоган получает уведомление о назначении в город Эмеральд – место действия его спин-офф сериала «Solo One».
Actor Character Notes Michael Pate Detective Sergeant (later Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Maddern) Head of Matlock's C. I. (Criminal Investigation) Branch, who grew up in the Matlock district and is an accomplished bushman and career cop (apart from a spell in the army where he fought in Korea). Aged in his forties, Maddern is divorced and has two children (his wife Kay is moving out in the first episodes). Dedicated, with an authoritative personality and a direct approach to his work, Maddern is well respected in the town. Maddern is eventually shot and severely wounded in mountainous bushland while pursuing small time cattle duffers and is evacuated to Melbourne for treatment (episode 192, "Have A Good Weekend"). Dialogue in later episodes indicates that he is recovering from his wounds, but will probably be transferred to a Melbourne squad once out of hospital. Grigor Taylor Senior Detective Alan Curtis Aged in his mid 20s, who has just arrived in Matlock from Melbourne and is essentially a city boy, sent to his first country posting against his will. Curtis eventually adapts to country life, and his character and abilities develop as he becomes more experienced in his new situation. He is eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant and transferred back to Melbourne (episode 99, "Dingo Hunter"). Vic Gordon Sergeant (later Senior Sergeant) Bert Kennedy Head of the Uniform Branch, an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1950. Kennedy is thorough but also easy going with a good sense of humour. Married to Nell (Natalie Raine), who is a very good cook, Kennedy enjoys the country life in Matlock so much that he has knocked back promotion to avoid moving to Melbourne. Paul Cronin Senior Constable Gary Hogan Aged about 30, a friendly, easy going person who grew up in the country, and is always willing to help in whatever work is going, who performs a wide variety of duties but usually works as a highway patrolman. His motorcycle is equipped with a radio (callsign 'Solo One') a rare case of dramatic licence by Crawfords (normally very faithful to police procedure), as police motorbikes at the time were not equipped with radios. The character also made an impact in another way, making motorcycle cops far more acceptable to the Australian public, which had previously seen them as "heavies and storm trooper types". According to series producer Ian Jones, as a result men were applying to join the police so they could be a motorcycle cop like Gary Hogan. In the final episode, "The Curse of the Bangarang Prince", Hogan is notified of a posting to the town of Emerald the setting for his spinoff series Solo One. Tom Richards Senior Detective Steve York A young detective transferred to Matlock to replace Curtis (episode 100, "Bedlam"), who is a bit unorthodox, a bit headstrong, and a bit of a rebel and ladies' man. Peter Gwynne Detective Sergeant Jack Maloney Transferred to Matlock from another country town to replace Maddern as head of the C. I. Branch (episode 196, "Welcome To Matlock"). In his mid forties, married to a much younger wife and with two young children, Maloney is a friendly person with a warm personality, a dry sense of humour, a pilot's license and a sympathetic streak who comes down hard on criminals when necessary.
Том Ричардс – Старший детектив Стив Йорк – Молодой детектив, переведенный в Матлок на замену Кертису (эпизод 100, «Бедлам»), немного неортодоксальный, упрямый, бунтарь и любитель женщин.
Actor Character Notes Michael Pate Detective Sergeant (later Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Maddern) Head of Matlock's C. I. (Criminal Investigation) Branch, who grew up in the Matlock district and is an accomplished bushman and career cop (apart from a spell in the army where he fought in Korea). Aged in his forties, Maddern is divorced and has two children (his wife Kay is moving out in the first episodes). Dedicated, with an authoritative personality and a direct approach to his work, Maddern is well respected in the town. Maddern is eventually shot and severely wounded in mountainous bushland while pursuing small time cattle duffers and is evacuated to Melbourne for treatment (episode 192, "Have A Good Weekend"). Dialogue in later episodes indicates that he is recovering from his wounds, but will probably be transferred to a Melbourne squad once out of hospital. Grigor Taylor Senior Detective Alan Curtis Aged in his mid 20s, who has just arrived in Matlock from Melbourne and is essentially a city boy, sent to his first country posting against his will. Curtis eventually adapts to country life, and his character and abilities develop as he becomes more experienced in his new situation. He is eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant and transferred back to Melbourne (episode 99, "Dingo Hunter"). Vic Gordon Sergeant (later Senior Sergeant) Bert Kennedy Head of the Uniform Branch, an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1950. Kennedy is thorough but also easy going with a good sense of humour. Married to Nell (Natalie Raine), who is a very good cook, Kennedy enjoys the country life in Matlock so much that he has knocked back promotion to avoid moving to Melbourne. Paul Cronin Senior Constable Gary Hogan Aged about 30, a friendly, easy going person who grew up in the country, and is always willing to help in whatever work is going, who performs a wide variety of duties but usually works as a highway patrolman. His motorcycle is equipped with a radio (callsign 'Solo One') a rare case of dramatic licence by Crawfords (normally very faithful to police procedure), as police motorbikes at the time were not equipped with radios. The character also made an impact in another way, making motorcycle cops far more acceptable to the Australian public, which had previously seen them as "heavies and storm trooper types". According to series producer Ian Jones, as a result men were applying to join the police so they could be a motorcycle cop like Gary Hogan. In the final episode, "The Curse of the Bangarang Prince", Hogan is notified of a posting to the town of Emerald the setting for his spinoff series Solo One. Tom Richards Senior Detective Steve York A young detective transferred to Matlock to replace Curtis (episode 100, "Bedlam"), who is a bit unorthodox, a bit headstrong, and a bit of a rebel and ladies' man. Peter Gwynne Detective Sergeant Jack Maloney Transferred to Matlock from another country town to replace Maddern as head of the C. I. Branch (episode 196, "Welcome To Matlock"). In his mid forties, married to a much younger wife and with two young children, Maloney is a friendly person with a warm personality, a dry sense of humour, a pilot's license and a sympathetic streak who comes down hard on criminals when necessary.
Питер Гвинн – Детектив-сержант Джек Малони – Переведен в Матлок из другого провинциального городка на замену Маддерну в качестве начальника отделения уголовных расследований (эпизод 196, «Добро пожаловать в Матлок»). В середине сороковых годов, женат на гораздо более молодой жене, имеет двоих маленьких детей. Малони – дружелюбный человек с теплым характером, сухим чувством юмора, лицензией пилота и сочувствием, но при этом жестко наказывает преступников, когда это необходимо.
Actor Character Notes Michael Pate Detective Sergeant (later Detective Senior Sergeant Vic Maddern) Head of Matlock's C. I. (Criminal Investigation) Branch, who grew up in the Matlock district and is an accomplished bushman and career cop (apart from a spell in the army where he fought in Korea). Aged in his forties, Maddern is divorced and has two children (his wife Kay is moving out in the first episodes). Dedicated, with an authoritative personality and a direct approach to his work, Maddern is well respected in the town. Maddern is eventually shot and severely wounded in mountainous bushland while pursuing small time cattle duffers and is evacuated to Melbourne for treatment (episode 192, "Have A Good Weekend"). Dialogue in later episodes indicates that he is recovering from his wounds, but will probably be transferred to a Melbourne squad once out of hospital. Grigor Taylor Senior Detective Alan Curtis Aged in his mid 20s, who has just arrived in Matlock from Melbourne and is essentially a city boy, sent to his first country posting against his will. Curtis eventually adapts to country life, and his character and abilities develop as he becomes more experienced in his new situation. He is eventually promoted to Detective Sergeant and transferred back to Melbourne (episode 99, "Dingo Hunter"). Vic Gordon Sergeant (later Senior Sergeant) Bert Kennedy Head of the Uniform Branch, an Englishman who migrated to Australia in 1950. Kennedy is thorough but also easy going with a good sense of humour. Married to Nell (Natalie Raine), who is a very good cook, Kennedy enjoys the country life in Matlock so much that he has knocked back promotion to avoid moving to Melbourne. Paul Cronin Senior Constable Gary Hogan Aged about 30, a friendly, easy going person who grew up in the country, and is always willing to help in whatever work is going, who performs a wide variety of duties but usually works as a highway patrolman. His motorcycle is equipped with a radio (callsign 'Solo One') a rare case of dramatic licence by Crawfords (normally very faithful to police procedure), as police motorbikes at the time were not equipped with radios. The character also made an impact in another way, making motorcycle cops far more acceptable to the Australian public, which had previously seen them as "heavies and storm trooper types". According to series producer Ian Jones, as a result men were applying to join the police so they could be a motorcycle cop like Gary Hogan. In the final episode, "The Curse of the Bangarang Prince", Hogan is notified of a posting to the town of Emerald the setting for his spinoff series Solo One. Tom Richards Senior Detective Steve York A young detective transferred to Matlock to replace Curtis (episode 100, "Bedlam"), who is a bit unorthodox, a bit headstrong, and a bit of a rebel and ladies' man. Peter Gwynne Detective Sergeant Jack Maloney Transferred to Matlock from another country town to replace Maddern as head of the C. I. Branch (episode 196, "Welcome To Matlock"). In his mid forties, married to a much younger wife and with two young children, Maloney is a friendly person with a warm personality, a dry sense of humour, a pilot's license and a sympathetic streak who comes down hard on criminals when necessary.
Гостевой актерский состав
Заметной гостевой звездой был Джордж Лейзенби, который появился в эпизоде 1974 года "Во имя королевы" (вдохновленном делом Ронни Биггса и Великим ограблением поезда). Среди других известных австралийских актеров, сделавших первые шаги в карьере в этом сериале, – Эндрю Макфарлейн, Брюс Спенс, Джек Томпсон, Роберт Макдарра, Джуди Моррис, Дайан Крейг и Сигрид Торнтон. После внезапной смерти актера второго плана Стюарта Гинна в сентябре 1971 года Гектор Кроуфорд назвал его игру в эпизоде "Слово – прогресс" одним из лучших драматических исполнений, созданных компанией Crawfords.
A notable guest star was George Lazenby who appeared in a 1974 episode "In the Name of the Queen" (inspired by the case of Ronnie Biggs and the Great Train Robbery). Other noted Australian actors who made early appearances on the series include Andrew McFarlane, Bruce Spence, Jack Thompson, Robert McDarra, Judy Morris, Diane Craig and Sigrid Thornton. After the sudden death of character actor Stewart Ginn in September 1971, Hector Crawford praised his performance in the episode titled "The Word is Progress" as one of the finest dramatic performances to come out of the Crawfords company.
Представленные транспортные средства
В сериал были включены автомобили HG Holden Monaro (базовая модель), которые использовались до начала контракта Кроуфорда с Chrysler Australia, а также Holden Kingswood универсал, который служил общим транспортным средством станции. Monaro и Kingswood сменили модели VH и VJ Valiant Ranger. Также эпизодически появлялся короткобазный Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40. Гари Хоган большую часть серий ездил на мотоцикле CB750, который заменил BMW R75, использовавшийся в более ранних эпизодах. Во время съемок сцены погони для 36-го эпизода ("Конец дороги") в августе 1971 года полицейская машина, управляемая одним из главных актеров, потеряла управление на гравийном повороте и сбила 21-летнего члена съемочной группы, Колина Энора (или Эннора/Энноха), который скончался на месте. Остальным членам съемочной группы удалось избежать столкновения.
Vehicles featured through the series included the HG Holden Monaro (base model), which featured until Crawford's contract with Chrysler Australia commenced, with a Holden Kingswood wagon also being featured as the station's general purpose vehicle. The Monaro and Kingswood were followed by VH and VJ Valiant Ranger models. A short wheelbase FJ40 Toyota Land cruiser also featured. Gary Hogan rode a CB750 motorcycle for most of the series, which replaced a BMW R75 used in earlier episodes. During the filming of a pursuit sequence for episode 36 ("End Of The Road") in August 1971, a police vehicle driven by a principal actor struck and instantly killed a 21 year old member of the camera crew, Colin Enor (or Ennor/Ennoh) after losing control while negotiating a gravel bend. The other crew managed to get out of the way.
Выпуск на DVD
Кроуфорд выпустил сериал "Полиция Матлока" в виде наборов из 26 эпизодов на 7 дисках; в итоге была собрана 9-томная коллекция всего сериала.
Crawford has released Matlock Police in 26 episode, 7 disc box sets; this resulted in a 9 volume collection for the full series.