After Regan's car is stolen with invaluable surveillance photos from a stakeout, the thief gives a heads-up to Sweeney's target.After Regan's car is stolen with invaluable surveillance photos from a stakeout, the thief gives a heads-up to Sweeney's target.After Regan's car is stolen with invaluable surveillance photos from a stakeout, the thief gives a heads-up to Sweeney's target.
Peter Brayham
- Crook
- (uncredited)
Walter Henry
- Flying Squad Detective
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaMost of the locations that were used in this episode were in south-east London, around Peckham, rather than in west London, around Hammersmith and Kensington, close to the Colet Court production office, as for nearly all the other episodes.
- Quotes
Det. Insp. Jack Regan: We're the Sweeney, son, and we haven't had any dinner - you've kept us waiting. So unless you want a kicking, you tell us where those photographs are.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Call the Cops: The Sweeney (2008)
- SoundtracksCondition Red
Written by Barry Stoller
From the Album "Formula Bite Hard: The Music De Wolfe Studio Sampler 1972 - 1980" Courtesy of De Wolfe Music and Barely Breaking Even Records
Featured review
A strong start to the series
In many ways 'Ringer', the first episode proper of 'The Sweeney', was not substantially improved on.in subsequent ones.
It introduces us to many 'Sweeney' trademarks, with its colourful assortment of villains and the 'networking' which was an integral part of life for those on both sides of the fence, We also gain some insight into how these activities impacted other people.
I really like the gritty feel of 'Ringer',enhanced by the camera-work, the settings and the visuals generally.
Ian Hendry, Brian Blessed and Alan Lake make for an intriguing trio of villains, all very different from each other but without descending into cliche. There is some great banter between the three of them.
Regan's relations with his superiors are also put under the spotlight, although his exchanges with Haskins seem harsher and more abrasive than they would generally be in subsequent episodes.
The acting is primarily of a high quality, and there are some entertaining and impactful performances by those in minor roles, such as June Brown and Ray Mort. There is also plenty of humour in between the darker and more menacing moments.
In terms of atmosphere, the building of suspense and so forth, this is possibly one of the stronger episodes of the show. Snappy dialogue and editing contribute to this.
So, all in all, a fine episode which set the standard for later ones to follow.
It introduces us to many 'Sweeney' trademarks, with its colourful assortment of villains and the 'networking' which was an integral part of life for those on both sides of the fence, We also gain some insight into how these activities impacted other people.
I really like the gritty feel of 'Ringer',enhanced by the camera-work, the settings and the visuals generally.
Ian Hendry, Brian Blessed and Alan Lake make for an intriguing trio of villains, all very different from each other but without descending into cliche. There is some great banter between the three of them.
Regan's relations with his superiors are also put under the spotlight, although his exchanges with Haskins seem harsher and more abrasive than they would generally be in subsequent episodes.
The acting is primarily of a high quality, and there are some entertaining and impactful performances by those in minor roles, such as June Brown and Ray Mort. There is also plenty of humour in between the darker and more menacing moments.
In terms of atmosphere, the building of suspense and so forth, this is possibly one of the stronger episodes of the show. Snappy dialogue and editing contribute to this.
So, all in all, a fine episode which set the standard for later ones to follow.
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- Dulwich Hamlet FC, Champion Hill, Dulwich, London, England, UK(Regan and Carter meet Bernard Driscoll at the football ground)
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What is the broadcast (satellite or terrestrial TV) release date of Ringer (1975) in Australia?
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