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The Sweeney (1975)

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Plot

Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police (called "the Sweeney" from the Cockney rhyming slang "Sweeney Todd" = "Flying Squad"). They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.

Where to watch The Sweeney?

The Sweeney is an action show featuring John Thaw and created by Ian Kennedy Martin.

The Sweeney is currently streaming on BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel and Britbox Apple TV Channel .