8.329 minSeason 2 • Episode 7
LatestInspector Fowler proposes to Sergeant Dawkins so as to help his chances for promotion, but his lack of sensitivity during the proposal prompts her to leave him instead. Fowler tries to find a new woman, but loses his interest when he hears that Dawkins is now with someone called "Toby."
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson set in a police station that ran for two series on the BBC from 1995 to 1996. It was written by Ben Elton.
Acting
Atkinson's repressed Fowler is physical comedy gold.
Writing
Elton's filthy double entendres land every single time.
Production
Cheap BBC sets somehow perfect the cringe.
Creator
Ben Elton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Atkinson demanded no physical comedy — then spent 14 episodes doing physical comedy with his face alone.
Sandwiched between Blackadder and Mr. Bean's global fame, this is Atkinson's forgotten middle child — and his most underrated.
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