description The Thin Blue Line Overview
The Thin Blue Line was a British sitcom broadcast by BBC1 between 1995 and 1996, created by Ben Elton and featuring Rowan Atkinson. The show achieved recognition, ranking as number 34 in a survey of Britain’s best sitcoms. It subsequently became accessible through the BBC iPlayer platform in September 2021.
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What is the difference between Inspector Fowler and Detective Inspector Grim?
Rowan Atkinson's Raymond Fowler is a rule-bound uniformed inspector who treats policing with solemn seriousness. David Haig's Derek Grim leads CID and constantly exaggerates the danger and importance of his detective work.
How many series of The Thin Blue Line were made?
The BBC produced two series, broadcast in 1995 and 1996. Rowan Atkinson led the cast, with Ben Elton serving as the show's creator and principal writer.
Where is Gasforth police station supposed to be?
Gasforth is a fictional English town rather than a real police jurisdiction. Most stories stay close to the station and focus on the rivalry between the uniformed officers and CID.
Is The Thin Blue Line related to the Errol Morris documentary?
No, they only share a title. Errol Morris's The Thin Blue Line is a 1988 documentary about the Randall Dale Adams murder case, while the BBC program is a 1990s police sitcom.
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