The Gentle Touch

'The Gentle Touch' was the first British TV series to have a policewoman in the leading role, with Jill Gascoine as Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes. First screened on April 11th, 1980, this ITV drama ran until 1984. There was then a 'Gentle Touch' spin-off, with Jill reprising her role as Maggie in 'C.A.T.S. Eyes'.

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