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A closer look into the fondly remembered seventies police drama that broke the mould of television standards. Still haven’t had their dinner though…
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Want to know more about that rough, tough seventies drama that shattered television standards? What it was like behind the scenes? What the actors were like? What type of haircut George Carter is supposed to have? Then you’re in the right place! Get your trousers on first though.
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RIP Dennis Waterman, the last of The Sweeney trio 🌹
God bless you George Carter xx
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“Get your trousers on, you’re nicked!”
An instantly iconic line from what would soon be television’s most beloved copper…
[Regan, 4 June 1974]
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During the filming of ‘Cover Story’, Thaw’s wife Sheila Hancock was awarded an OBE. When Thaw returned to set the day after accompanying his wife to Buckingham Palace, the crew gave him a very special greeting; a red carpet and a clapperboard marked ‘HRH’…
#TheSweeney
#Trivia
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Remembering the late, great and wonderful John Thaw, born on this day in 1942.
God bless you, guv’nor ❤️
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Remembering the legendary Dennis Waterman on what would have been his 75th birthday.
God bless you skip… ❤️
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It’s lovely to see so much love and respect for Dennis Waterman. He was part of many childhoods and a staple in classic television. His fantastic varying work over the years will keep his memory alive and will be forever remembered with fondness.
God bless you skip ❤️
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With being unwell recently, it’s fair to say that what I don’t need is nasty, rude people. I started this account with the intention of it being enjoyable. Recently that has not been the case.
If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it, or take your bollocks elsewhere.
Ta.
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“No music in this bar! No dancing please!”
One of the best endings of a film, ever…
[Sweeney 2, 1978]
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“Get your trousers on, you’re nicked!”
An instantly iconic line from who would end up being television’s most memorable character…
[Regan, 4 June 1974]
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Remembering the late, legendary Dennis Waterman, who passed away on this day last year.
God bless you skip 🌹
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Twitter should be far less ‘Harry and Meghan’ and far more ‘Regan and Carter’…
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“I sometimes hate this bastard place. It’s a bloody holiday camp for thieves and weirdos, all the rubbish.”
Regan’s monologue in this scene was one of John Thaw’s favourite pieces of dialogue from the series.
[Abduction, 27 March 1975]
#TheSweeneyOTD
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Remembering the late, great and wonderful John Thaw, who passed away on this date in 2002.
God bless you guv’nor ❤️
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Things have been a bit rough lately, but there’s no better way to lift the mood than with some classic outtakes of The Sweeney…
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Every single line uttered by John Thaw was pure perfection…
#TheSweeney
Which line of dialogue did an actor knock out of the park?
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Remembering the late, great and legendary John Thaw, who passed away on this day in 2002
God bless you guv’nor ❤️
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One of Dennis Waterman’s most powerful performances as George Carter…
“If this world runs for another million years, she’ll still be 29…”
[Hit and Run, 29 September 1975]
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Remembering the legendary Dennis Waterman, who passed away on this day in 2022. God bless you skip 🌹
#TheSweeney
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The repetitive rut which this account has fallen into has taken the fun out of it. Instead of repeatedly posting clips like a disjointed ITV4, I will be focusing more on trivia, ‘inside info’ and the original airing dates of each episode. Any other ideas are greatly appreciated!
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The Sweeney Archive has reached 1000 followers! Thank you everyone!
Now to celebrate, this one’s on me. What you having?
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John Thaw and Dennis Waterman. First met on the set of a television play when the former was 22 and the latter 16. Remained friends until the very end…
#TheSweeney
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I’m very sorry for not being active on Twitter over the last few months. You lot are certainly a patient and forgiving bunch!
#TheSweeney
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Today marks 50 years since John Thaw’s DI Regan first appeared on our screens in the Armchair Cinema play ‘Regan’. The resounding success of the pilot episode secured not only the making of The Sweeney, but a firm and fond place for DI Regan and DS Carter in television history…
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Sorry about not posting for a while, but things were getting a bit toxic on here, amongst a lot of other things happening at the moment. I may not be posting for a while, but I’ll still engage with you lot when I can.
And thank you to the good people, you know who you are ❤️
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John Thaw and Dennis Waterman have a laugh with Diana Dors on the set of The Sweeney episode ‘Messenger Of The Gods’.
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#OTD
in 1978, ‘Jack or Knave’ brought The Sweeney to an end. After Regan is accused of corruption, he decides that he’s had enough of the force…
In one of Thaw’s most powerful performances as Regan, and sticking true to character, Regan doesn’t leave without speaking his mind…
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Remembering the guv’nor himself, the late great John Thaw, who passed away on this day in 2002 🌹
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John Thaw pictured beside a Sweeney! promotional poster, 1977
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A happy birthday to Brian Blessed, who is 86 today! 🥳
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This is how the new character of DI Jack Regan entered our screens 49 years ago…
I’d say that’s one hell of an entrance.
#TheSweeney
#Regan
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#OTD
in 1975, the first episode of The Sweeney, ‘Ringer’, was broadcast.
After Regan’s car is nicked, containing important info on the surveillance of well known criminals, Regan and Carter track down the thieves, leading to one of the most iconic scenes in television history…
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“Who taught you to drive, Evel Knievel?!”
Burnt rubber, cardboard boxes and doing 60mph down busy London streets makes this car chase worthy of the big screen…
[Stoppo Driver, 6 March 1975]
#TheSweeney
Ok, this one should be fun. The greatest ever car chase in history of cinema is...????
As always, bonus points for clips, gifs or pics! 🍿🎥🚗
Place your votes now!
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Remembering the legendary George Sewell on what would have been his 100th birthday. George starred in The Sweeney episode ‘Bait’ as vicious, cop-hating villain Vic Tolman who gives the Flying Squad a run for their money…
#GeorgeSewellCentenary
#TheSweeney
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Remembering the legendary and much missed John Thaw, born on this day in 1942.
It seems only fair to post some favourite clips from one of his most memorable roles; as Detective Inspector Jack Regan in The Sweeney…
#TheSweeney
#JohnThaw
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The Sweeney’s iconic, copper bronze Ford Consul turns 50 today!
NHK 295M was first registered on the 11 April 1974, 50 years ago on this day.
📸 Adrian Brennan
#TheSweeney
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Preferring the 2012 Sweeney remake to the original 1970’s series
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Sometimes we just need a picture of John Thaw leaning suavely up against a beautiful motor to get us through a tough day…
#MorseMondays
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A lime green Mercedes has caught the attention of the Flying Squad…
[Sweeney 2, 1978]
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A very happy birthday to Dennis Waterman, who is 74 today 🎉
Have a good one Carter!
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Sad to hear of the passing of the iconic actress June Brown.
Here she is Mrs Martin, the distraught mother of a tearaway, in the first episode of The Sweeney, ‘Ringer’.
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The chemistry between Regan and Carter was mirrored by Thaw and Waterman off screen. It is without a doubt that the series wouldn’t have been half as successful without it!
#TheSweeney
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I’m absolutely overwhelmed at the positive response to this tweet. It serves as a great reminder of all the good people that still exist on Twitter.
I couldn’t ask for a better group of people to be surrounded by.
Cheers you lot! 🍻
#TheSweeney
With being unwell recently, it’s fair to say that what I don’t need is nasty, rude people. I started this account with the intention of it being enjoyable. Recently that has not been the case.
If you have nothing nice to say, don’t say it, or take your bollocks elsewhere.
Ta.
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“You’re like me; you’re a copper! You belong out here in the cold! You know it…”
With Regan and Carter’s partnership firmly established, the pilot episode makes way for one of the most memorable police television series…
#TheSweeney
[Regan, 4 June 1974]
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RIP Joss Ackland, who has passed away at the age of 95.
Joss starred in the series four episode of The Sweeney, ‘Feet of Clay’, in which he played the retired villain and anguished father Alan Ember 💔
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With ‘Regan’ the pilot episode out of the way, it’s on to the very first episode of The Sweeney ever to be broadcast on 2 January 1975, containing a star-studded cast and a very iconic line…
#TheSweeney
#WeHaventHadAnyDinner
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Replace a word in a film title with ‘Regan and Carter’
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Very sad to hear about the passing of Georgina Hale on the 4th January.
Georgina starred in Sweeney 2 as an unnamed switchboard operator who Regan invites home. Upon discovering him in a drunken stupor, she decides to put his key in a rather peculiar place…
[Sweeney 2, 1978]
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Remembering the late, great John Thaw on what would have been his 82nd birthday.
God bless you guv’nor 🌹
#TheSweeney
#JohnThaw
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#OTD
in 1974, the pilot episode ‘Regan’ was broadcast for the Armchair Cinema series. The success of the pilot is what led to the creation of The Sweeney.
With a watertight script, a brilliant cast and a lasting grittiness, ‘Regan’ still retains its quality 49 years on…
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It’s fair to say it’s been quite a while since I last posted properly. But with things looking on the up after a long time I’ll hopefully be able to run this account properly again. And I owe a drink to all of you for your patience! 😆
Now, where was I…?
#Regan
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Remembering the legendary Dennis Waterman, who was born on this day in 1948. He would have been 76 today 🌹
#TheSweeney
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On this day in 1975, The Sweeney episode ‘Stoppo Driver’ was first broadcast.
After their own driver is killed in a police pursuit, a gang of villains blackmail newlywed squad driver Brian Cooney (Billy Murray) into being their getaway driver by kidnapping his wife
#TheSweeneyOTD
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Remembering the legendary George Cole,
#BOTD
in 1925.
Before starring alongside Dennis Waterman in Minder, George Cole starred in The Sweeney episode ‘Tomorrow Man’ as Dennis Longfield, owner of a top security company who is being harassed by an embittered ex-partner.
#TheSweeney
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The original photos of John Thaw and Dennis Waterman used for the poster art of Sweeney!
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Twitter is going a bit septic again, so it’s time to lighten things up a bit. Which is your favourite episode/moment of The Sweeney?
#TheSweeney
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I’m glad to say that I’m slowly but surely on the mend. I’d once again like to thank you all for your support and patience, as well as tagging me in some wonderful posts!
Cheers you lot 🍻 xx
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I started this Twitter account a year ago today…
Flippin’ heck.
Time to drink down to the label in celebration!
#MyTwitterAnniversary
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After months of pure chaos, I’m finally treating myself to an evening of Sweeney binge-watching, and believe me when I say the feeling is on par with treating yourself to a well-deserved pint after a tough week…
#TheSweeney
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