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The stories are mostly based in and around Amsterdam , where Commissaris van der Valk is a cynical yet intuitive detective. Drugs, sex and murder are the gritty themes of the casework. However, the beautifully shot Amsterdam locations give a peculiar contrast to this. Van der Valk also contrasts with his naïf assistant, Inspecteur Johnny Kroon, and his superior, Hoofd-commissaris Samson, who deals with the political fallout of the cases. The first series, of six episodes, ran in the United Kingdom in September and October 1972, and the second, of seven episodes, ran likewise in 1973. Both were filmed on 1" video tape at Thames' studios, with location scenes shot on more expensive film stock. After a break of four years, a longer, twelve-episode, third series aired in September-November 1977. This series was generally made on location, and recorded entirely on film by Thames' subsidiary, Euston Films (perhaps best known for producing the long-running series '' Minder ''), giving the programmes a consistently gritty feel. The format was revived once again towards the end of Thames' life as a part of the ITV network, with four two-hour episodes of the fourth series in January and February 1991, and the fifth series three two-hour episodes in February 1992. The signature tune, '' Eye Level '' played by the Simon Park Orchestra reached number one in the UK singles charts in 1973. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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