Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC Two
Type: Scripted
Rating: 10.0/10
The Expert
Overview
The Expert is a British television series produced by the BBC between 1968 and 1976. The series starred Marius Goring as Dr. John Hardy, a pathologist working for the Home Office and was essentially a police procedural drama, with Hardy bringing his forensic knowledge to solve various cases. The Expert was created and produced by Gerard Glaister. The series was also one of the first BBC dramas to be made in colour, and throughout its four series had numerous high quality guest appearances by actors such as John Carson, Peter Copley, Rachel Kempson, Peter Vaughan, Clive Swift, Geoffrey Palmer, Peter Barkworth, Jean Marsh, Ray Brooks, George Sewell, Anthony Valentine, Bernard Lee, Lee Montague, Geoffrey Bayldon, Mike Pratt, Edward Fox, André Morell, Brian Blessed, Nigel Stock, Philip Madoc and Warren Clarke.
This production, originally released in 1968, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1968-07-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
26 Episodes • Aired 1969-04-04
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 1971-01-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
10 Episodes • Aired 1976-09-24
No season overview provided for this season.