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The Rat Catchers

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1966
2 Seasons
25 Episodes
EN
Ended

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The Rat Catchers is a 1960s British television series about a top secret British Intelligence Unit who receive orders from the Prime Minister and without questions battles enemy spies, saboteurs, and other criminals in order to protect the security of Great Britain and the Western Alliance. The show centred around three major characters: Peregrine Pascale Smith, the Oxford University-educated managing director with 12 years' experience under his belt, Brigadier H. St. J. Davidson, the emotionless analytical brains behind the group, and newly-recruited Richard William Hurst, formerly a superintendent at Scotland Yard who though he was said to have gone by the book in the police force, seems to have some problems with authority now. Part of the problem is that the Brigadier refuses to tell him more than the minimum that he needs to know about the organisation. Officially he works for Smith's company: Transworld Electronics and in episode 3, he is not sure whether Smith or the Brigadier is his boss. The organisation was based at Whitehall but officially didn't exist, being denied at the highest level as they worked with the greatest secrecy. The show began with the arrival of Hurst who is out of step with the other two. Raymond Francis was originally picked for the Hurst role but changed his mind at the last minute. Many of the stories were continued, sometimes with cliff-hanger endings.

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About The Rat Catchers

The Rat Catchers is a 1960s British television series about a top secret British Intelligence Unit who receive orders from the Prime Minister and without questions battles enemy spies, saboteurs, and other criminals in order to protect the security of Great Britain and the Western Alliance. The show centred around three major characters: Peregrine Pascale Smith, the Oxford University-educated managing director with 12 years' experience under his belt, Brigadier H. St. J. Davidson, the emotionless analytical brains behind the group, and newly-recruited Richard William Hurst, formerly a superintendent at Scotland Yard who though he was said to have gone by the book in the police force, seems to have some problems with authority now. Part of the problem is that the Brigadier refuses to tell him more than the minimum that he needs to know about the organisation. Officially he works for Smith's company: Transworld Electronics and in episode 3, he is not sure whether Smith or the Brigadier is his boss. The organisation was based at Whitehall but officially didn't exist, being denied at the highest level as they worked with the greatest secrecy. The show began with the arrival of Hurst who is out of step with the other two. Raymond Francis was originally picked for the Hurst role but changed his mind at the last minute. Many of the stories were continued, sometimes with cliff-hanger endings. Across 2 seasons and 25 episodes, originally airing on ITV1.

The Rat Catchers Cast and Characters

The cast features Gerald Flood, Philip Stone, and Glyn Owen. Their performances are a major reason The Rat Catchers has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Rat Catchers

There's a reason The Rat Catchers keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The Rat Catchers online for free?

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How many episodes does The Rat Catchers have?

The Rat Catchers has 25 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is The Rat Catchers good? What's the rating?

The Rat Catchers holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Rat Catchers?

The main cast includes Gerald Flood, Philip Stone, and Glyn Owen.

Is The Rat Catchers available in English?

Yes — The Rat Catchers was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Rat Catchers released?

The Rat Catchers first aired in 1966.

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Where can I watch The Rat Catchers for free?

You can watch The Rat Catchers online for free on Bowood.TV. All 25 episodes across 2 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does The Rat Catchers have?

The Rat Catchers currently has 2 seasons and a total of 25 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Rat Catchers about?

The Rat Catchers is a 1960s British television series about a top secret British Intelligence Unit who receive orders from the Prime Minister and without questions battles enemy spies, saboteurs, and other criminals in order to protect the security of Great Britain and the Western Alliance. The show centred around t…

In which language is The Rat Catchers originally available?

The Rat Catchers was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Rat Catchers first released?

The Rat Catchers first premiered on February 2, 1966 (1966). The series has since concluded its run.

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