Season 1 • Episode 7
LatestDuck Patrol is a British television comedy series that originally aired in 1998. Produced by LWT for the ITV network, it centered around a river police station by the River Thames. The script for the pilot episode 'Of Ducks and Men' was re-filmed with some changes to supporting cast and main cast uniforms, and retitled as 'Flying Colours' which then became the first episode of the following series.
Acting
Richard Wilson's grumpy professor energy is perfection.
Writing
Gentle wordplay that rewards attention without demanding it.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The original pilot 'Of Ducks and Men' was buried so completely that even hardcore fans debate whether it survives anywhere.
This aired opposite the World Cup, which explains why Britain collectively forgot it existed despite the cast.
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