Nick of the River is a British crime television series which first aired on ITV in 1959. A police procedural, it starred George Baker as Detective Inspector D.H.C. 'Nick' Nixon. The main cast also included Martin Wyldeck and Lane Meddick.
| Nick of the River | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Police procedural |
| Directed by | Bill Hitchcock |
| Starring | George Baker Martin Wyldeck Lane Meddick |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Associated-Rediffusion Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | ITV |
| Release | 13 July – 7 September 1959 |
Other actors who appeared in the show include Vera Day, Ronald Fraser, David Lodge, Frederick Piper, Sidney Vivian, Michael Nightingale, George Woodbridge, Campbell Singer, Vanda Godsell and Philip Leaver.
A review in The Spectator suggested that the show and other recent ITV programmes Cannonball and Overseas Press Club - Exclusive! were "notable only for lack of interest and inspiration".[1]
References edit
- ^ The Spectator p.228
Bibliography edit
- The Spectator, Volume 203. F.C. Westley, 1959
