Personal and professional crises plague Sergeant Bob Cryer (Eric Richard) as his son appears in court. DI Frank Burnside (Christopher Ellison) launches a successful salvo against armed robbers and crack dealers across the manor, so the last thing he needs is Chief Superintendent Brownlow (Peter Ellis) messing up a raid. Meanwhile, PC “Yorkie” Smith (Robert Hudson) decides that prior to leaving Sun Hill, there are a few old scores to settle before handing over to his successor, PC Reg Hollis (Jeff Stewart).

The complete fifth series features guest appearances from Catherine Schell (Space: 1999), Liz Fraser (Carry On…), Del Henney (The Sweeney), Tony Haygarth (Where The Heart Is), Dexter Fletcher (Press Gang), George Innes (Upstairs, Downstairs), Kevin McNally (Pirates Of The Caribbean) and the second (of three) appearances by Paul O’Grady.