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  • The Sweeney Sweet Smell of Succession (Season 3, Episode 8)
  • TV-PG
    TV Episode | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The Sweeney

Sweet Smell of Succession (Season 3, Episode 8)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Gang boss Joe Castle dies, leaving his ill-gotten gains to long-lost son Steven, who has no criminal connections but seems willing to learn. Regan warns Castle's warring minions not to cause trouble but one of them, Pat Tarley, threatens ...See moreGang boss Joe Castle dies, leaving his ill-gotten gains to long-lost son Steven, who has no criminal connections but seems willing to learn. Regan warns Castle's warring minions not to cause trouble but one of them, Pat Tarley, threatens Steven, saying he wants everything from his father's 'businesses'. The thieves are falling out and Steven cannily plays them off against each other, making Regan's job that much easier. Written by don @ minifie-1 See less
Director
Writers
Peter Hill (written by) | Ian Kennedy Martin (creator) (as Ian Kennedy-Martin)
Producer
Cinematographer
Norman G. Langley (lighting cameraman) (as Norman Langley)
Editor
Casting Director
Lesley De Pettit (as Lesley de Pettitt)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Nov 8, 1976

Release date
Nov 8, 1976 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
2 nominations

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Cast

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25 cast members
Name Known for
John Thaw
Regan Regan   See fewer
Garfield Morgan
Haskins Haskins   See fewer
Hywel Bennett
Steven Castle Steven Castle   See fewer
Peter Dyneley
Pat Tarley Pat Tarley   See fewer
Sue Lloyd
Arleen Baker Arleen Baker   See fewer
Willoughby Goddard
Daniel Kitter Daniel Kitter   See fewer
Maxwell Shaw
Colin Raleigh Colin Raleigh   See fewer
Alan Tilvern
Charlie Walters Charlie Walters   See fewer
David Sterne
Ted Parkin Ted Parkin   See fewer
Geoffrey Todd
Phil Nairn Phil Nairn   See fewer
Jack Allen
The Vicar The Vicar   See fewer
Peter Brayham
Johnno Smith Johnno Smith   See fewer
Tony Allen
Bill the Driver (uncredited) Bill the Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Willy Bowman
Joseph William Castle (uncredited) Joseph William Castle (uncredited)   See fewer
Aidan Harrington
Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) Flying Squad Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Hemmings
Grave Digger (uncredited) Grave Digger (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Myers
Stu - Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) Stu - Flying Squad Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Powell
Thug (uncredited) Thug (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Reynell
Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) Flying Squad Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter Roy
Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) Flying Squad Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Barry Summerford
Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) Flying Squad Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Ron Watkins
Flying Squad Officer (uncredited) Flying Squad Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Wood
Grave Digger (uncredited) Grave Digger (uncredited)   See fewer
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