Gideon’s Way

1 9 6 4 – 1 9 6 5 (UK)
26 x 60 minute episodes

This ATV police drama series starred John Gregson as Commander George Gideon of the CID, who seemed to be in constant conflict with his young scientifically-minded assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen (Alexander Davion).

Ian Rossiter played Detective Chief Superintendent Bell and Daphne Anderson featured as Gideon’s wife, Kate.

Gideon’s Way was based on novels by John Creasey and adapted from the 1958 movie version (Gideon’s Day) which had starred Jack Hawkins.

Extensively shot on location, the documentary style of the direction lent itself wonderfully to fast-paced, thrilling action stories.

Guest stars on the series included Lois Maxwell, Nicola Pagett, Jean Marsh, Alfie Bass, Derek Fowlds, Annette Andre, Mike Pratt, George Sewell and Donald Sutherland.

The series was shown in the US as Gideon CID.

Commander George Gideon
John Gregson
DCI David Keen
Alexander Davion
DCS Bell
Ian Rossiter
Kate Gideon
Daphne Anderson

Episodes

State Visit | The ‘V’ Men | The Firebug | The Big Fix | The Housekeeper | The Lady-Killer | To Catch a Tiger | Big Fish, Little Fish | The White Rat | How to Retire Without Really Working | Subway to Revenge | The Great Plane Robbery | Gang War | The Tin God | The Alibi Man | The Wall | The Thin Red Line | A Perfect Crime | The Millionaire’s Daughter | Morna | Boy With Gun | Fall High Fall Hard | The Prowler | The Reluctant Witness | The Rhyme and the Reason | The Nightlifers