A comedy drama from the creators of 'Second Thoughts' and 'Faith In The Future', Duck Patrol deals with the activities
of the officers of the Ravensbeck River Police Station, whose job it is to maintain law and order along the river's banks.
The Sarge (Geoffrey Hutchings) is supposed to be in charge of the station, but he tends to concentrate on his fishing and
leave the day-to-day running of everything to Prof (Richard Wilson).
Other main characters include Prof's girlfriend, Val (Sue Johnston), Darwin (David Tennant) and Marilyn (Samantha Beckinsale).
Extras
Episode Information
- Episode 1: Flying Colours (aka Of Ducks and Men)
The traditional tranquility of river policing is suddenly threatened by the arrival of a mysterious man from headquarters.
Prof's 55th birthday creates whisper and rumour at Ravensbeck Station, while a dispute over a missing sheep threatens to
escalate.
A smuggling racket on the river could prove an ideal opportunity for Prof and his team to make a name for themselves.
- Episode 4: The Spirit Of The Deep
When Cyril breaks his moorings and heads off over the horizon in his leaky ark, Prof has to use all his cunning to save
the animals from a watery grave.
When the credibility of the Ravensbeck officers is called into question by a local reporter, the station is forced to hold
an open day.
When a deserted wife becomes hysterical, it's Marilyn's chance to prove herself every bit as capable as her male colleagues.
- Episode 7: The Seige Of Mallory Wharf
Ravensbeck Station faces a crisis when Prof and Sarge refuse to co-operate with the introduction of the Marine Incident
Response Unit, a land-based inflatable craft that threatens their jobs.
