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One word answer - main character's surname.

Bear in mind, I didn't say 'Nut' I said 'Nutt'

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I'll have a tentative attempt with HAZELL just because it's a nut with a double letter at the end.
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...and you'd be right to do so Bee as that's correct.

James Hazell, private investigator. Co-created by former footballer and England manager, Terry Venables.

Over to you.

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On to the 90 - Noughties
MOORS
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Handy Andy and those CHANGING ROOMS by any chance?
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Well that didn't last long did it!
Over to you Bern :D
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Trees after a bush?
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Holly oaks?
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Spot on Phil - over to you
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Thanks, Bernie. One ftom the seventies.

Could this captain from a tv police series, be related to a character in a children's tv program from the same era?
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Looks like we need some help Phil???
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Barney Miller? (Windy Miller)

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No need, Bernie, Bill has it. :D
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Thanks Phil.

80s/90s

This church official is close at hand.

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Seems a clue needed Bill. Now if you said my favourite Kent beer, Bishop’s Finger would fit :D Ken
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Ken, I’ll give you a ‘hand’ if you stop making ‘jokes’

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A Prankster :D

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The penny may have dropped at last...

Beadle's About?
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That’s the one Bernie. I had completely forgotten about it.

Over to you.

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50s (originally at least)

More than one Bill pilot?
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Is it Police 5, Bernie?
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Not that one Phil
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How about The Woodentops?
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That's the one Bee

By way of explanation, if needed, The Bill series was born out of a one off TV play called Woodentop.

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Ta(ish) Bern, I got the answer from "an informant" :D
Starting in the 50s this one is still TAKING THE BROAD VIEW.
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Now I wonder who that could be???? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Will have a pop at The Sky At Night for your latest Bee?
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Is it Panorama, Bee?
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Sorry Bern, Panorama it is. Over to you Phil...
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Cheers, Bee, one from the 60s - 80s.

Captain Scott probably did this.
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I found this languishing on page two, it needs to remain contemporary to the gang
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Just saved this from a second trip to page 2.

Looks like further clue may be needed?
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...or, has the penny just dropped I wonder???

Is it that old regional news show 'Look North'?
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Thats the one, Bernie, you're on a roll. :D
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70s

By the middle one?
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This is floundering - maybe the show's more memorable to Kathy, Lily or Tina?
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