Popular long-running BBC crime drama about the trials and tribulations of a team of retired detectives as they attempt to solve cold cases of yesteryear, while keeping up to date with modern policing techniques. Running to 12 seasons, the storyline charts the interplay between members of the fictional unsolved crimes department, as they report for duty after qualifying for their pensions. The adage is that it is not possible to teach old dogs new tricks, holds true.. The changing cast featured a number of household British TV stars from drama and comedy, making for an entertaining take on the workings of the London Metropolitan Police. Director: Rob Evans. Actors: Amanda Redman (Det. Supt. Sandra Pullman), Dennis Waterman (Gerry Standing), James Bolam (Jack Halford), Alun Armstrong (Brian Lane), Anthony Calf (D.A.C. Strickland) (2007)