PBS continues to bring captivating British crime dramas to American audiences this September. Get ready for ‘Ridley,’ a new season with captivating cases; ‘Moonflower Murders,’ a compelling mystery featuring a former crime novel editor; and ‘Van der Valk,’ returning to the Netherlands for a fourth season with another intriguing crime family case.
The Gentle Touch (1980) is a British crime drama that follows the story of Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes, a female officer in a male-dominated field. Season 4 premiered in October 1982 on ITV 1 and consisted of thirteen episodes. The season sees Maggie continue to challenge the taboos of being the only female officer and endure social stigmas prevalent in the 1980s. She strives to maintain a balance between her professional requirements and personal life while solving complex cases involving auction fraud, unlawful incarcerations, and heinous crimes. Starring Jill Gascoine, Derek Thompson, William Marlowe, Nigel Rathbone, Brian Gwaspari, and Paul Moriarty, The Gentle Touch Season 4 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.
