Softly, SoftlySeason 91973 · 18 episodesEpisodes1Errors2Signed OffA policeman is missing. Is there anything sinister in his disappearance, or is there a simple explanation?3A Quiet ManA quiet morning: a milkman on his round in a residential street. But the peace is soon shattered.4No Way5No Life for a Woman6Twenty-Seven Pieces of PorcelainWatt thinks the piece of Wedgwood china he buys for his wife is expensive enough, until he has to investigate a theft.7Night-WatchSnow and Nesbitt are enquiring into a crime which has happened. Evans is asking about a crime which may happen. John Watt is concentrating on the present.8Catch As Catch CanWhy is Hawkins preparing his latest operation behind closed doors? And why is he so interested in a small-time thief?9The LoudmouthJohn Watt receives a tip-off which he believes could lead him to a 'crime boss'.10Interrogation11Slip of the TongueWatt and Hawkins are baffled by a couple of crooks; Hawkins is angry with a probation officer and Evans is hurt by a brick. It's a dog's life being a policeman!12Trial13Skipper's WalkHawkins takes his wife's dog for a walk one night. They meet a drunk who tells him a disturbing tale. Hawkins has to tell John Watt. Together they have to do a job hated by all policemen: looking into the private life of one of their own men.14CoverA barn is burned down. It could be arson, but the insurance is hardly worth claiming. And of course, fires do happen. But Evans is suspicious, and he goes in for a spot of bricklaying when the new barn is built.15Observation16Trouble-Maker17The RaiderJackie Warren is dangerous. He has escaped from jail and no-one knows where he is. Then a Post Office van is robbed in Kingley and Watt finds him on his own doorstep.18VictimSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 10Season 11Season 12