Series synopsis
A Touch of Frost is a British drama crime mystery television series that premiered on ITV1 on December 6, 1992. It ended on April 5, 2010. It was created by Roger Bamford. It stars David Jason, David McKail, David Gooderson and Caroline Harker.
Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.
Premise
Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Jason as Jack Frost
- David McKail as Dr. Mckenzie / Pathologist
- David Gooderson as Derek Simpkins
- Caroline Harker as Hazel Wallace
- Bruce Alexander as Norman Mullet
- John Lyons as George Toolan
- Lindy Whiteford as Shirley Fisher
- James McKenna as Sgt. Brady
Supporting cast
- Paul Moriarty as Sgt Wells
- Arthur White as Ernie Trigg
- Derren Litten as P.C. Hobbs
- Jake Wood as Pte. Kemp
- Jonny Phillips as Damien Law / Frankie Barton
- Danny Dyer as Shaun Everett
- Charlie Creed-Miles as Alan Teal
- Emma Cunniffe as Michelle Robins
- Nicky Henson as DS Finlay
- Rupert Holliday-Evans as Richard Martin
- Diane Keen as Janet
- Colin McCormack as Caretaker
Guest cast
- Arthur White as Ernie Trigg
- Derren Litten as P.C. Hobbs
- Jake Wood as Pte. Kemp
- Jonny Phillips as Damien Law / Frankie Barton
- Danny Dyer as Shaun Everett
- Charlie Creed-Miles as Alan Teal
- Emma Cunniffe as Michelle Robins
- Nicky Henson as DS Finlay
- Rupert Holliday-Evans as Richard Martin
- Diane Keen as Janet
- Colin McCormack as Caretaker
- Patrick Baladi as Edward D'arblay
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | April 6, 2010 | April 6, 2010 |
| Season 1 | 3 | December 6, 1992 | December 20, 1992 |
| Season 2 | 4 | January 9, 1994 | January 30, 1994 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Touched By Frost - Goodbye Jack To mark the end of long-running series A Touch of Frost, this programme celebrates David Jason's role as DCI Jack Frost. Featuring contributions from cast members including Bruce Alexander (Supt Mullett), John Lyons (DS Toolan) and Robert Glenister (DS Terry Reid), clips from some of the most memorable episodes, and previously unseen footage. David reminisces about his time on the show, which first aired in 1992, and is seen filming the emotional final scenes of the last-ever episode |
April 6, 2010 |
| 2 |
If Dogs Run Free (Alternate Ending Version 1) The final scenes of the last ever episode were a closely guarded secret and different endings were filmed, with only the producer, Sir David and two key ITV executives knowing which one would be screened. |
April 6, 2010 |
| 3 |
If Dogs Run Free (Alternate Ending Version 2) The final scenes of the last ever episode were a closely guarded secret and different endings were filmed, with only the producer, Sir David and two key ITV executives knowing which one would be screened. |
April 6, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Care and Protection Nursing his terminally-ill wife, Det Insp ""Jack"" Frost's life becomes more stressed when, during a missing-child investigation, he unearths evidence on a 30-year-old case involving a skeleton chained to a locked strongbox that turns out to be empty. |
December 6, 1992 |
| 2 |
Not with Kindness Frost investigates the murder of a teenage girl, and the case of a woman who has been receiving threatening phone calls. Meanwhile, at the Denton police station, there are threats, deaths, arson and a staff shortage. |
December 13, 1992 |
| 3 |
Conclusions Frost investigates an MP's son who is involved in a hit-and-run accident, and a robbery at a private casino, which occur on the same night. He gets a humorless new partner to assist him. |
December 20, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Minority of One Frost is assigned a new, West Indian detective constable, Clive Tanner; transferred in to help him investigate a string of commercial burglaries, which leads him to a black family on the local Eastdean estate, that he calls ""the crime academy"", while feeling guilt over the death of one of his informants. Will the arrest of the apparent culprit lead to accusations of police racism? |
January 9, 1994 |
| 2 |
Widows and Orphans Frost investigates a series of break-ins and brutal attacks at the homes of elderly people. He is helped by a female detective, DS Lawson, who also offers him advice on his personal life. |
January 16, 1994 |
| 3 |
Nothing to Hide Upon investigation, Frost discovers that the apparently accidental death of a drug addict was actually murder. He also decides to confront an aspect of his own past. |
January 23, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 6, 1992 |
| Last aired | April 5, 2010 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday |