Mitch is a British crime-drama miniseries written and created by Roger Marshall and Donald Zec. The show starred John Thaw, David Calder and Clare Higgins. It was produced by LWT for one series and ten episodes and aired on the ITV network between 31 August and 2 November 1984.
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Plot
The series follows Tom Mitchell (John Thaw), a grizzled copper who has slowed down the pace since his action-packed days in The Sweeney for the title role in this London Weekend Television series about a Fleet Street crime reporter and the stories he covers. Tom Mitchell had left his wife and moved in with a social worker – who seemed to do most of her social work trying to keep Mitch off the Scotch. Mitch was tough, honourable and intelligent – respected by his fellows and full of his own principles. He also had a soft heart and a good relationship with the police.
Cast
John Thaw as Tom “Mitch” Mitchell
David Calder as Ben Hall
Clare Higgins as Jo
Gawn Grainger as Jerry Nicholson
Philippa Urquhart as Susan
Eileen Nicholas as Joyce Barlow
John Golightly as Detective Inspector. Jack Howitt
Jon Croft as Forsyth Galletly
Production
The series was shot on location in London around 18 months of filming in 1983, it wasn't broadcast until August 1984.
Home media
The complete series was released on DVD by Network in a three-disc set on 17 September 2007.
