A Touch of Cloth
“Cloth is coming to wipe away crime.”
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Hannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial killings alongside his new partner, DC Anne Oldman, described as a "plucky, no-nonsense sidekick". Playing with the cliches and conventions of British police dramas, subplots include Cloth dealing with visions of his dead wife and the bisexual DC Oldman coming to grips with her feelings for both her female fiancee and Cloth.
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Seasons
Season 1
An all-encompassing parody of every police procedural ever written, DCI Jack Cloth - a maverick, heavy drinking loner who has thrown himself into his work following the mysterious death of his wife. The damaged, haunted Cloth is teamed with plucky no-nonsense sidekick DC Anne Oldman, Together the pair investigate a series of increasingly grisy murders and find themselves on the trail of a devious killer. As you do, If you're a detective. The case leads Cloth and Oldman from leafy forests to sinister lock-up, from the luxury home of an arrogant TV chef to the cold dissection rooms of a vampish forensic pathologist.
Season 2
The City of Town is being menaced by a vicious gang of armed robbers. After one brutal robbery in which Todd Carty is savagely murdered. Cloth assumes the identity of a hardened criminal to gain access to the gang and its twisted leader MacRatty. Meanwhile Oldman is being wooed by Hope Goodgirl, a charismatic and openly bisexual politician hoping to be elected Mayor of Town. In a thrill-packed finale, will Cloth and Oldman defy Goodgirl's homicidal tendencies by defusing the bomb and bringing the evil-doers to book? Or will Cloth end up falling abruptly and bizarrely in love with his wife's murderer, Tom Boss and walking of with him, hand-in-hand, into the sunset? Or both?
Season 3
A sexy female rookie, Newblood, has joined Cloth's team. At her first crime scene the team discover the body of Cloth's Brother, Terry Cloth, Cloth traces Terry's past back to a remote therapy centre, "The Healery", but Cloth belives this is a cult and suspects Vull, the sinister leader, of murdering his brother. Whilst Vull is being questioned down the station, another shooting occurs in the City of Town. And a case that was already uncomfortably personal for Cloth becomes personaler as he discovers the next victim is an ex-girlfriend. There is a serial killer hunting down people who have a personal connection to Cloth meaning Oldman's life is in danger. Can Cloth save Oldman? Can Cloth save himself?
Episodes
Season 1
The First Case (1)
DCI Jack Cloth and DC Anne Oldman investigate a series of gruesome murders with the help of pathologist Natasha Sachet and Tom Boss.
The First Case (2)
Booze addled and widowed loner, DCI Jack Cloth continues his struggle to hold himself together while solving grisly murders and suffering from the death of his wife.
Where does A Touch of Cloth rank today?
A Touch of Cloth is #3075 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.
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Stream A Touch of Cloth online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated comedy and crime series originally produced in English and released in 2012, it's earned a solid 7.2/10 from 78 viewers worldwide.
About A Touch of Cloth
“Cloth is coming to wipe away crime.”
Hannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial killings alongside his new partner, DC Anne Oldman, described as a "plucky, no-nonsense sidekick". Playing with the cliches and conventions of British police dramas, subplots include Cloth dealing with visions of his dead wife and the bisexual DC Oldman coming to grips with her feelings for both her female fiancee and Cloth. Across 3 seasons and 6 episodes, originally airing on Sky One.
A Touch of Cloth Cast and Characters
The cast features John Hannah (as DI Jack Cloth), Suranne Jones (as DI Anne Oldman / DC Anne Oldman), Julian Rhind-Tutt (as ACC Tom Boss), Adrian Bower (as DC Des Hairihan), and Navin Chowdhry (as DC Asap Qureshi). Their performances are a major reason A Touch of Cloth has built such a passionate audience.
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A Touch of Cloth flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently and tight pacing that earns its twists. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about A Touch of Cloth
Where can I watch A Touch of Cloth online for free?
You can watch A Touch of Cloth online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does A Touch of Cloth have?
A Touch of Cloth has 6 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is A Touch of Cloth good? What's the rating?
A Touch of Cloth holds a 7.2/10 rating based on 78 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of A Touch of Cloth?
The main cast includes John Hannah, Suranne Jones, Julian Rhind-Tutt, and Adrian Bower, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is A Touch of Cloth available in English?
Yes — A Touch of Cloth was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was A Touch of Cloth released?
A Touch of Cloth first aired in 2012.
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Where can I watch A Touch of Cloth for free?
You can watch A Touch of Cloth online for free on Bowood.TV. All 6 episodes across 3 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 A Touch of Cloth have?
A Touch of Cloth currently has 3 seasons and a total of 6 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 A Touch of Cloth about?
Hannah plays DI Jack Cloth, who is called in to investigate an apparent series of serial killings alongside his new partner, DC Anne Oldman, described as a "plucky, no-nonsense sidekick". Playing with the cliches and conventions of British police dramas, subplots include Cloth dealing with visions of his dead wife a… It belongs to the Comedy, Crime genres.
In which language is A Touch of Cloth originally available?
A Touch of Cloth 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 A Touch of Cloth first released?
A Touch of Cloth first premiered on August 26, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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