The Sweeney was developed from a one-off TV drama entitled Regan which served as the pilot episode for the series. Regan is a 90-minute … See more

Main characters
The two main protagonists are Detective Inspector Jack Regan (John Thaw) and Detective Sergeant … 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 … See more

Nine books were written and released in 1977 published by Futura Publications Ltd.
• The Sweeney
• Regan and the Manhattan File
• Regan and the Deal of the Century
• Regan … See more

The Sweeney strived for authenticity and social realism. This ethos was reflected in most aspects of production, from the storylines, casting, … 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.
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• In 1977, the BBC responded to the success of The Sweeney on ITV and commissioned its own hard-hitting police series, See more