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Breakaway

Ended Season 2: 6 episodes 1980
Drama, Mystery
Starring Martin Jarvis · Judy Geeson · Glyn Houston
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Season 1 S1
1980 - 6 eps
Season 1
Season 2 S2
1980 - 6 eps
Season 2

About

Detective Inspector Sam Harvey investigates intricate murder cases while contemplating retirement to pursue his passion for writing children's books.

First Aired
Jan 11, 1980
Last Aired
Mar 28, 1980
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Network
BBC Two
Studio
BBC

Cast

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M
Martin Jarvis
Det. Insp. Sam Harvey
J
Judy Geeson
Becky Royce
G
Glyn Houston
C.S. Bert Sinclair
A
Angela Browne
Margaret Randell
E
Ed Bishop
Scott Douglas
P
Paul Shelley
Peter Bradford
D
David Collings
Dr. Tucker
J
John Lee
Norman Harris
E
Edward Peel
Sgt. Holiday