Softly Softly: Task Force (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1969, Softly Softly: Task Force is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Softly, Softly: Task Force is a police based drama series which ran on BBC 1 from 1969 to 1976. It was a revamp of Softly, Softly, itself a spin-off from Z-Cars. The change was made partly to coincide with the coming of colour broadcasting to the BBC's main channel BBC1. The programme was due to be called simply Task Force, but reluctant to sacrifice a much-loved brand the BBC compromised this so it became Softly, Softly: Task Force.
Who’s in it. Softly Softly: Task Force stars Norman Bowler as Det. Chief Insp. Hawkins, Frank Windsor as Det. Chief Supt. Watt, David Lloyd Meredith as Det. Sgt. Evans and Terrence Hardiman as Insp. Armstrong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Softly Softly: Task Force has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Softly Softly: Task Force page.
If you liked it. Fans of Softly Softly: Task Force tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Softly Softly: Task Force (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Softly Softly: Task Force change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Softly Softly: Task Force worth watching?
- Softly Softly: Task Force holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Softly Softly: Task Force?
- Softly Softly: Task Force stars Norman Bowler, Frank Windsor, David Lloyd Meredith, Terrence Hardiman and Walter Gotell.
- When was Softly Softly: Task Force released?
- Softly Softly: Task Force was released in 1969.