The Sweeney was developed from a one-off TV drama entitled Regan which served as the pilot episode for the series. … See more

The two main protagonists are Detective Inspector Jack Regan (John Thaw) and Detective Sergeant George Carter (Dennis Waterman). The third is Detective Chief Inspector Frank Haskins (Garfield Morgan), their boss a… See more

The Sweeney strived for authenticity and social realism. This ethos was reflected in most aspects of production, from the storylines, casting, locations and most importantly the dialogue. As well as the series title, … See more

The cinematic versions of The Sweeney feature the same actors and characters as the TV series, however both films have levels of swearing, violence, sex and nudity that would not have been possible on television a… See more

The title theme music and end credit reprise were both written by Harry South, a key figure in British jazz during the 1950s and 1960s.
Dave Gelly writing in The Guardian called South's titl… See more