Gideon's Way The 'V' Men

Gideon's Way. 2nd Episode, broadcast 17th October 1964.
Starring John Gregson

[@marsh443]

👍 I'm an American new to classic British TV programming & came upon Gideon's Way. How lucky am I, this was & still is, gr8 television. Well-written, well-performed & excellent premise. GW's surely stood the test of time, I just love it. I've binged-watched all week & have yet to come across a subpar episode! I was definitely born too late & long to live during that era in history, everything abt it reflects such gentility. The actors, clothing, furnishings & decorum of the times are sorely missed today. Thank u for bringing classic programming to KZbin, you've enriched our lives, i just love it!👏👏

[@robinvn]

I'm pleased you got to see it! When I was very young, John Gregson came to my town to open what we call a jumble sale. Like a flea market. I went along on my own, about 9yrs I think. He said his new series 'Gideon's Way' was starting that night and be sure to watch it. I didn't know who he was! Watched it and became a fan of that and him. If you can, search for a movie called 'Genevieve' with him in it. It's brilliant and a great old British classic.

[@marsh443]

@@robinvn 🥹How cool was that! U my dear were an intrepid lil lass, at 9 yrs old I didn't have the moxie to strike off by myself on such an adventure; thank u for sharing ur precious memory with me, just too lovely! I appreciate the heads up & look 4ward to seeing Genevieve, I'm sure it won't disappoint. Mr Gregson was an excellent actor, the entire GW' ensemble cast were top notch performers! Cheers🥂

[@robinvn]

Yes certainly look for Genevieve, you'll love it 😊

[@talladale]

I agree. I had no idea how good this series is. Every story very different and interesting.

[@marsh443]

@@robinvn Btw, I saw Genevieve & loved it. Too funny, tkx!👍👏👏

[@sridharanv.k.881]

Great series. Not for nothing we say Old is Gold. Enjoyed the show. Thanks from India

[@robinvn]

I'm happy you like it. Once I get around to getting an external dvd drive, I'll upload some more.

[@irmalauradiamantini]

Such a pleasure to hear the English language spoken as it used to be without today's inflections which grate on the ears... And see those beautiful cars!

[@dokskwyr4353]

Sounds like you'd make a good V man

[@martharash3987]

Nice show, wish it had been on American TV in the 60's. Reminds me of Midsomer Murder Mysteries.

[@ellencoelho16]

I have just found this series on You Tube and have become addictive! Just love them! Thank you!

[@soonerterp]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Great series, thanks for uploading these episodes--and in pretty good video quality!

[@divaden47]

So much truth and prophesy in the OT, especially in Isaiah. Thank you for this.@@eugenenewton3296

[@xenu-dark-tony]

Plus ça change...

[@irmalauradiamantini]

How true! Look at what is happening in the U.S. now....@@eugenenewton3296

[@louisescanlon7478]

Was watching this on sky. But only saw a few. And it ended. I was sorry I had missed it. We are an older couple so like these sort of programmes. They are of our time. Thank you so much for posting this. 🤗⚘🤗⚘

[@robinvn]

As soon as I get a new Dvd drive for my PC, I'll upload some more Louise.

[@johnindo6771]

Same with me. I am a 72 year-old widow, Pam Indo, here in Houston, Texas. John died about 3 years ago.

[@kellygable1668]

under " search " at the top just enter "dixon of dock green " or anything else .there are endless movies and audiobooks .

[@linx2087]

I love the opening credits where Alexander Davion turns to look at the camera, he has such a sweet face.

[@None-zc5vg]

He lived to be 90, dying two years ago.

[@junheceta268]

Alex Davion was a great actor, he could be a charming romantic leading man, a dashing hero, or a despicable villain and be utterly convincing at all three.

[@winonamassingill7895]

I agree. I didn’t know anything at all about this series but I saw a picture of him in one of the videos and that decided me to watch the entire series. This is the first one that I’m watching now.

[@Tabish29]

Yea. I thought the same. Good looking fellow.

[@alanwitton5039]

Another great episode of this great series

[@bodnica]

Loved this show when i was a child

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this great series

[@tubailey2459]

Love ❤️ this series

[@gerrynicol3951]

Loved this theme music .

[@MrThecarebear]

Well, it inspired Yes to compose "Yours Is No Disgrace"!

[@jacksugden8190]

Roland Culver was such a familiar face, so were a number of the others in the episode, including the stars John Gregson and Alexander Davion.

[@2011littlejohn1]

john Gregson exuded stalwart reliability and trust.

[@martentrudeau6948]

This is decent entertainment, better than the new stuff.

[@slmndow]

Thanks!

[@Laughandsong]

I just discovered this show and it is cool. It's based on the same author who created " The Baron". I know it played here in Canada on the CBC in 1965.

[@robinvn]

I remember The Baron!

[@nickbaxter8797]

I remember this being on tv in the 60s, but I was too young to be interested.

[@robwilde855]

33:19 - the hotel sign - advertising that they had 'hot and cold water'! Those were the days! Also noteworthy, especially now in April 2021 when protesters against the proposed new police powers bill are attacked by the police in riot gear, with batons, dogs and horses, is how in 1964 the police actively supported the right to demonstrate - no matter the opinions or ideology of the demonstrators; because freedom of speech - any speech - was one of the most fundamental cornerstones of our democracy. None of us then could have believed that these present times could ever be possible. Anyway, a very good series. Thank you.

[@Ubique2927]

One big difference. Demonstrations then were, on the whole, peaceful and did not interfere with other people.

[@lifewithklc]

Are you speaking on UK police or U. S. police? Because U. S. police in 1964 attacked civil rights activists with dogs, and water hoses and brutally beat them. So in 2021/2022, nothing has really changed about them.

[@robwilde855]

@@lifewithklc You raise a good point. I was thinking only about the UK, as in this film. The U.S.A has always been a more violent place. Now, as you say, little has changed there. But here in England it's noticeable that the quality of the police is deteriorating, and they're now ready with violence, whenever the politicians direct them, against demonstators much milder than the kinds that they would have forcefully protected in the 1960s, as shown in the first few minutes here. It's a global phenomenon too. We're in an age where governments all over are trying to shift towards totalitarianism. Every so often, throughout history, we have to fight to preserve our basic rights against dictators or would-be dictators - that's just how humans are - and that time is getting very close again now.

[@None-zc5vg]

When corporate interests install governments ( it started with Musso in 1922), then things tend to go irreversibly fascist (and you can't make a stand against it because you're outgunned).

[@direktorpresident]

The police (five of them) recently raided a pub in Essex to confiscate a Golliwog collection; a farmer I know in Teesdale had suspects on premises and the cops said they "did not have the resources" to send anyone. He was told to let them take the gear and claim on his insurance. It would have been a Monty Python sketch in my day. Anyway, Gregson and Dinah Sheridan were able to generate a great comment regarding hotels and hot water in Genevieve...after complaining about the lack thereof, a sweet little old lady asked, "Are they Americans?" ;-) Those were indeed the days.

[@winonamassingill7895]

I love 💕 that Cathy is wearing a straight skirt and sweater. That was so popular at that time. I wore them myself and I’ve gotta admit that the boys that they looked pretty good 😊 on me. 😊😊😊😊😅😅😅

[@paullewis2413]

Good story spoiled by a weak ending. However this series is well worth watching. Thanks for the upload.

[@trilbywilby7826]

The show's intro theme music is so cheerful that it makes you think you're about to watch a comedy. The deadly seriousness of the crimes in the episodes are jarring and completely incongruous to the theme music.

[@jamesmoon8947]

My God, i haven't seen or heard of this series in donkeys year's, fond memories.😊

[@murielbarker6586]

Thanks Talking Pictures for showing this series I think they have all been shown now

[@robinvn]

However, not everyone has 'Talking pictures' plus it's littered with adverts.

[@indieshack4476]

Thanks for posting! Wow - the opening prologue is pretty explicit regarding the white nationalist speech - talks about repatriating black people, "international financiers" etc, then actually says that dog whistle but it's clearly been muted out - I have no idea how this episode would have gone down in the States, which ITC sold it to - bet it was heavily cut or never aired at all. Stunning for its time, and anchored by the late, great John Gregson. Always enjoyed watching these ITC shows when I was a kid.

[@lesallison9047]

I was a child at the time, however I do remember some of these attitudes, but they would be classed as quite extreme by most, though there are still echoes of these sentiments today! Without prejudice. Regards from England. ✌💚🙏🇬🇧

[@patrickturner2788]

This is America today.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Western countries are all under the same attack by the WEF UN etc.

[@gailmarks3472]

I don’t get it? Are you joking? I’m not being sarcastic but what’s the connection?

[@patrickturner2788]

@gailmarks3472 This episode is about fascism and that's what's going on in America now. I'm 67 and left America ten years ago. America today is very similar to Nazi Germany in the 1930s. I don't know how old you are, but for people my age not to see it, you are either blind or have your head buried in the sand. From the white supremists to the proud boys to Jan 6th. It's more than obvious where America is going.

[@shykittyfool]

@@gailmarks3472 the connection is a strong cup of coffee to wake you up

[@londonlady1966]

Great clear uploads, thank you!

[@robinvn]

Thanks Caroline. Once I ger a new dvd drive in my Pc, I'll try and get some more up.

[@londonlady1966]

@@robinvn That's great, many thanks!♥️🇬🇧

[@highlightoftheday7058]

Another good episode. Thank you for posting

[@joycef8443]

Very understanding father for the mid-sixties. My two friends were not so fortunate.

[@SuperIliad]

The 'V' Men, Season 1, Episode 2, aired Oct 17, 1964. John Gregson as Commander George Gideon; Alexander Davion as Detective Chief Inspector David Keen / Chief Insp. David Keen; Daphne Anderson as Kate Gideon; Roland Culver as Sir Arthur Vane; Keith Baxter as Geoffrey Miles; Angela Douglas as Cathy Miller; Allan Cuthbertson as Chief Supt. Bill Parsons; Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle; Hugh Ross Williamson (as Ian Rossiter) as Det. Chief Supt. Joe Bell; Dervis Ward as Keith Smith; Inigo Jackson as Leo Samson; Christine Finn as Marjorie Bennett; Peter Russell as John Hamilton; Dyson Lovell as Peter Bennett; Andrea Allan as Pru Gideon; Tony Castleton, Angry Man; Victor Harrington as Roy Douglas; George Hilsdon, 2nd Policeman; Richard James as Matthew Gideon; Gerry Judge, Waiter; Dan Lester, Town Hall Official; Dickey Luck, Town Hall Official; Bryan Marshall as Braithwaite; Joe Phelps, (Fascist); Marianne Stone, Drunk woman; John Tatham, Town Hall Official; Reg Thomason, Photographer; Martin Voss, Town Hall Official; Giles Watling as Malcolm Gideon; John Wilder as Mr. Drummond.

[@tresfeles2784]

Politics! This episode was filmed 58 years ago, but as the French writer Karr wrote, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose “ - the more things change, the more they stay the same.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Same WEF EU UN puppeteers pulling the strings.

[@Spectrescup]

​@kathyflorcruz552 you're utterly deluded.

[@winonamassingill7895]

When my husband and I got married he had a bright blue TR Three Triumph. It was beautiful and boy, could that car 🚙 get up and go. I drove it once and I told my husband that I didn’t want to drive it again. It was just entirely too tempting to punch the accelerator and feel us fly. 🚙🚙🚙😅😅😅

[@shelbynamels973]

They really left no doubt with the set design of Lord Vane's flat, from the ceremonial dagger on the wall to a picture of Hitler himself. Keep in mind that any of the actors in their forties at the time most likely was in the service twenty years earlier. Even the younger actors experienced the war in some kind of way during their childhood years.

[@NoosaHeads]

Roland Culver (Vane) was a flyer in the RAF.

[@2011littlejohn1]

I was born in 1942 and actually remember parts of WWII as well as the aftermath.

[@Honkawsuzyamal]

@@NoosaHeads 1918-1919

[@colinfarrowman6847]

More please !

[@gplunk]

Interesting episode; with more than a few parallels to the current American election 'cycle'....

[@thomasreid8504]

Toward the end he was able to fire 8 bullets from a 6 shooter pistol. Quite amazing.. I love these old movies.

[@richardhoff1626]

Thanks for counting. I was wondering the same thing.

[@johnwaller2886]

3 hours to Birmingham in an open top sports car at night! "hope you wont be TOO tired for the meeting tomorrow!! RIGHT!!!!!

[@kimberlykasimoff1447]

Like someone else said, So much smoking going on! Smoking in the house with the wife and children. I do love these shows though.

[@patdoyle3686]

In these day it was mostly bed to work for your parents smoking was there top pastime next to drinking Very few tv sets until 1960s nothing like todays world you'd never have takeaway food delivery to house Money was not like today ' it was far tougher you went to work if a boy at twelve years of age wouldent Happen in 2021 yet today people smoke cannabis ' do heavy drugs ' drink n eat much much more If you compare people smoking then with todays addictions today is worse for everyone

[@anaderol5408]

Smoking in the house was not the worst situation - in those days - pre seat belts - it was usual for the youngest child to sit in the middle of the back seat - - to be surrounded by four adults - all smoking. So if passive smoking did not get you - flying through the front windshield following a car smash was certainly a quicker way to go. (ex youngest child - never been a smoker - no prizes for guessing why).🥵🥵

[@richardmiranda640]

Smashing cars! What.

[@51WCDodge]

One minor question? How many rounds did that six shot revolver carry?😁

[@berniefynn6623]

SHOULD HAVE LISTENED.

[@bobp6742]

Back when being pregnant was seen as a "problem" 😂

[@esmeephillips5888]

Don't expect too sympathetic a picture of a Mosley-type movement from producer Monty Berman or director Cyril Frankel! Scripter Alun Falconer was a New Zealander who had written two interesting, underrated Britpix: 'The Man Upstairs', a thriller unfolding in real time backed by the technicians' union, and 'Never Let Go', Peter Sellers's first straight role- as a violent crime boss.

[@Spectrescup]

A sympathetic picture of a Mosley-type movement? What is there to be sympathetic about?

[@lesallison9047]

Not even half way through, and I know I'll be watching it again, if not for the political dialogue alone. Very interesting so far! Love the picture of Adolf hanging by the doorway 😂🤣😂🤣 ✌💚🙏🇬🇧

[@lordeden2732]

Adolf was a terrible golfer as he was always in the Bunker

[@lesallison9047]

@@lordeden2732 Thank you 😊 🤣😂🤣

[@ed9763]

I am afraid a bit too late now. They have taken over😃.

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

11:27 -- This kid is a dead ringer for Jerry Mathers (Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver, from the American sitcom "Leave It to Beaver"). I assume it's not really him, since this boy has a British accent. UPDATE: The younger son, Malcolm, was played by Giles Watling, who today is a British politician in the Conservative Party. So the bit about the boy running for "political office" at school was rather prescient!

[@TheDarkDresser]

Some resemblance, but no doppelganger.

[@NoosaHeads]

Miles shot 8 bullets from a Smith and Wesson Model 10 (6 bullets capacity). Hanging offence in 1964, in the UK.

[@geoffreypiltz271]

An 8 shot revolver! (Count 'em)

[@giuseppenero110]

Sir Albert: the Nigel Farage of yesteryear and by the looks they could be related

[@monicabello3527]

British police: We are very sorry to tell you this, but please, would you like to stop shooting us?😂

[@davidcarlson2152]

A good photographer or camera man will put the individual with the pinhead in the foreground, so that with foreshortening, the head sizes will appear more nearly the same size, _unless_ of course, the difference in head sizes is significant to the theme: 27:48 and 29:30

[@georgemckoy5837]

Notice the two very muscular statues on either side of the fascists' apartment door?

[@Spectrescup]

Repressed homosexuality, not usual in these circumstances.

[@pressureworks]

No Kenneth Williams ? Stop messing about !!!!

[@highpath4776]

I think one of the Detective Policemen played a right-wing character in another of Monty Berman's characterisations a few years later - in The Saint, and Probably in the Persuaders too !

[@TheDarkDresser]

Miles reminds me of Roddy McDowell.

[@allanb52]

I have been watching the series and it is really good. I think this episode could be removed, it was of it's time, but not for today.

[@robinvn]

If that's the case, we need to completely wipe out history and pretend none of it happened.

[@georgemckoy5837]

Woe! To be a woman...

[@lefuedebout]

Goodness gracious me! How we need such a politician today!

[@shykittyfool]

trump failed

[@GLC2013]

That opening scene, if there are any sane people left in Britain, I bet they wish they had listened to guys like this back in '64! If they had, today they'd still have a country--and a future.

[@shykittyfool]

He went the way a fascist should…. By one of his own

[@lwalker8785]

Nigel Farage lost the hat, otherwise he hasn't changed at all.

[@ManTroubled]

I love Mr Parsons, what a guy, says what he thinks, doesnt beat around the bush. He detests the evil of socialism, the blight and scourge of the last 100 years, the people of love and peace, couigh cough. I detest any isms of the world. Loved this series when I was a kid, still love it.

[@robertwalker5521]

Nudism...,, algebra prism....... Sadism

[@Spectrescup]

Socialism, which has created everything of worth in this country since the war. But I know you people with your hard-ons for 'sting leaders'. No doubt you have pictures of Putin, Modi, Bolinsaro and Trump on your walls.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

He smokes, rides a horse, and likes his women wild .. Not so much, he's a Pom.

[@mrtactica]

?Early cancel culture by the mob?

[@shykittyfool]

By the fascists

[@billoddiea]

If only Britain had followed his policies

[@shykittyfool]

Are you sure it didn’t?

[@mu8554]

"those dirty Beatniks"

[@highpath4776]

Good Scripting - nearly like real politics = He's a wonderful man -? "Quite Unique". clickbait to sell newspapers ,..!

[@geoffhorgan6253]

That is one thing i cannot understand the english police never carry guns like they do in the rest of Europe they could have shot miles before he shot the other guy silly

[@bengaliinplatforms1268]

He wasn’t wrong about Africa was he

[@Apoplexy1000]

Fascists are still employing the same tactics in this country today.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

And calling themselves liberals & Antifa.

[@shykittyfool]

@@kathyflorcruz552 antifa is short for anti fascist , insurrectionist

[@Spectrescup]

​@@kathyflorcruz552no, calling themselves fascists. Its not hard.

[@nedludd7622]

Today, in the US we have "The 'T' men aka MAGA or in Britain perhaps MEGA.

[@jameswarbrick1767]

the start of the end of empire,and it has got worse since

[@railway-share3820]

The beginning of the end of the British Empire started when women got the vote.

[@Tourist1967]

Nonsense. It was, arguably, Irish independence in 1921. The smart money, however, is on India in 1947. Either way, long before the 60s.

[@RaveDave871]

Slide for UK set in long before sixties. UK decline in power and wealth started as early as world war one. Cost of that war and debt to USA forced UK to debase its sterling currency as early as 1920 !

[@shykittyfool]

@@railway-share3820 which is a good thing of course

[@shykittyfool]

Good riddance empire shit

[@RaveDave871]

Hanging still the price for murder in 1964 UK. But alas, the woke left soon scraped the thousands of years old extreme penalty for extreme evil, and the UK lesser nation ever since for this leniency.

[@shykittyfool]

You’re an argument for much needed education

[@irenetaylopr8041]

What I like is the lack of profanities.

[@englishweather9763]

pity but this one spoilt the series, very silly politicaly biased plot

[@shykittyfool]

You’re entitled to your bias

[@jean6872]

*Fascism could never be popular in Britain.*

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Controlled media with government dictating? That's fascist.

[@jimlaguardia8185]

Predictably, written from a left wing perspective.

[@londonlady1966]

Awww, diddums.

[@Ubique2927]

Not really. Shows in this time were quite fair and dealt with all views equally.

[@lifewithklc]

🙄🙄

[@51WCDodge]

No it was very fair to both sides. Both sides could be equally fanatic. I was about the same age as Gidieon's son at that time. Though not living in London, but it was a kalidiscope on the streets.

[@Tourist1967]

Snowflake.

[@tarstarkusz]

PROPAGANDA!! AGITPROP! A cheap propaganda flick opposing Enoch Powell.

[@Spectrescup]

That's cos he was a danger to British democracy

[@RobbyFindlay-uq2dy]

That was great fun. Angela Douglas🤪, Wow🫨! The cuuutest thing ever😊. I had such a crush on her🥰 back in the day🤫. That was a treat❤