Nowadays pava spray and tasers would be alternatives, and baton guns would be used before firearms deployed as a last resort - pistols/rifles/sub machine guns
@RAY S: What you say befits a man who deplores violence and values civil society. I was a policeman in South Australia in the 1970s. We carried pistols (as the SA Police had always done since their formation in 1838) but they were concealed from public view beneath a uniform almost identical to the English one. We were approachable by members of the public, partly because we did not look intimidating.The 1980s saw a change to the American model of bearing S & W .357 magnum revolvers in break-front holsters. We had swapped authority for power. I left the police force to do other things, gladly trading power for authority once again.
"Never go forward to the known location of an armed criminal"...that was rule number 1 for us. Always interesting to see these episodes, but compared to modern practices so much seriously wrong with the way they work. This was 3 years before I joined.
@@cybersmith_videos It was the Hungerford Massacre by Ryan in 1987, caused the real shake up in responses. Due to the comms set up at the time there was little co-ordination and officers were sent into Ryans paths with no back up. With a central control room for each force air support (Where available) and armed units on regular patrol, The drill now is isolate were possible
A lot of highlights here: The thrilling gun paperwork scene, complete with hot signature action! The breathtaking calling the wives to let them know their husbands will be home late scene! The endless handwringing over a criminal getting shot!
What a difference to the time of 2019 from the 50s and 60's. Britain had been through tough times and the resolvement of the British people pulled together and strived to succeed, then they were dissolutioned by the European union
Andy is married to Dixon’s daughter. Also, throughout the series, Andy went from a DC to a DS and then a DI. Dixon started as a PC and then was promoted to Sergeant, which is where he preferred to remain. Note the crown above the stripes In the job, anyone sergeant and above, are mostly on first name terms…..and longevity in the job grants you a level of insubordination
Fingers on the triggers right from the start and muzzles pointed every which way. Hopefully this reflected only poor movie making, and not common practice at the time. And what happened when the man fell? Bang. Fingers tense up when you take a tumble.
Trigger discipline is a fairly modern practice, an officer handed a gun in the 70s would have almost certainly handled it in a manner completely unacceptable today. It's probably only thanks to the long, heavy double-action trigger pulls that there weren't more negligent discharges.
Fairly modern practice??? Well, yes, to the point that such discipline is as heavily stressed as it is nowadays. However, my training as a young boy in the 1950's did in fact include strict warnings to keep your finger off the trigger until you were ready to fire...and this wasn't exactly a brand new concept even then.
Double action pull on the old Webley 6 requires a cart horse. They were standard issue, ex military. Deliberatley built with a heavy trigger pull. There is also a drop sear. Unless the trigger is fully pulled through the hammer will catch on it before the firing pin contacts the primer.
so they shot unarmed men and covered it up . the guy with the scratch on his forehead wanted to get out and plant a weapon , dixon would not let him go .
@@markgrygielewicz8047 You Don't have a person that age in a play etc, in reality the person in question should be the correct age for the part, you don't have a 10 year old part, played by a 40 year old, and it's nothing to do with documentarys, period.!
@@dangerman8625 Again, it's not a documentary, many actors play beyond the age of the character (and in Tom Cruise's case height when Jack Reacher is taken into account), he was an established character, played by an established actor, and yes he was too old, but as I said, it's not a documentary. I'll also let in on a secret, he also wasn't a police officer.
@@markgrygielewicz8047 Take note the so-called actors you talk about are Not actors, period. Look at the actors from the 40s, 50s, 60s, thay were people that had to work, you do see what's in the character Dixon in real life it would not happen, you're in fantasy world, period.!
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I had never seen a single episode of Dixon until now. It might be a bit dated but I'm enjoying what I'm watching
I used to watch this in my teens. Still as good now as then. Very good series. Thank you for posting
first time i've watched one of these since nineteen seventy one. holds up very well, still worth watching and preferable to a lot of the modern stuff.
This is 1973
Me too. I was 14 in 1973.
Thank you for posting, great police drama- no need for bells and whistles like the shows of today!
Excellent. Enjoyed this very much. Thanks,John (Australia)
I’m Jack Warner’s great niece x
Me too!
I'm his great Uncle.
I'm his Dad!
Im spartacus
So what was he like. ? How well did you know him?
I am 68 and Remer this show makes me homesick from manchester jack was a great actor so typical of a Bobby
Many thanks for this episode of Dixon Of Dock Green. ❤❤❤❤
This show is amazing I'm watching them all 👌
No you're not.
Nothing like British scripts and performances.
Good episode, and nice to hear Simon Bates on the radio announcing the shooting
Jack Warner reveals the true police officer
Thank you for posting this.
He was still playing this part in 1973 age 78
He was still playing it in 76, at 81.
superb
Never seen this in Aus, maybe ABC showed it. I've been falling asleep to them but they seem good enough to watch
he was 76 when he made this episode
Passing out bullets and 38 revolvers. Wish we had a society like that now.
Nowadays pava spray and tasers would be alternatives, and baton guns would be used before firearms deployed as a last resort - pistols/rifles/sub machine guns
@ RAY S: I'm very glad that we DON'T have a society like that.
@RAY S: What you say befits a man who deplores violence and values civil society. I was a policeman in South Australia in the 1970s. We carried pistols (as the SA Police had always done since their formation in 1838) but they were concealed from public view beneath a uniform almost identical to the English one. We were approachable by members of the public, partly because we did not look intimidating.The 1980s saw a change to the American model of bearing S & W .357 magnum revolvers in break-front holsters. We had swapped authority for power. I left the police force to do other things, gladly trading power for authority once again.
@@trevorbailey1486brilliant post sir😎👍
Firearms Were Issued
Episode aired Apr 20, 1974
Astounding perception there
If I was that gang, I would have someone upstairs peeking out from under the curtain, just keeping an eye on the street.
Simon bates was he in 1960. Whistle down wind
"Never go forward to the known location of an armed criminal"...that was rule number 1 for us.
Always interesting to see these episodes, but compared to modern practices so much seriously wrong with the way they work. This was 3 years before I joined.
That sentence doesn't make sense,
I'm curious, what is the protocol if you know of an armed criminal's location? Do you call in AFOs to resolve it?
@@cybersmith_videos It was the Hungerford Massacre by Ryan in 1987, caused the real shake up in responses. Due to the comms set up at the time there was little co-ordination and officers were sent into Ryans paths with no back up. With a central control room for each force air support (Where available) and armed units on regular patrol, The drill now is isolate were possible
@@51WCDodge Thanks!
@@9256stevenit really does, ask an adult 😂
27:26 The voice of Simon Bates.
Simon was obviously on the night shift!
Ah the good old Disco Blues. The drug of choice Nicotine.
Addictive
_-there'll be questions in parliament._
That chin-strap is giving me anxiety...
😅😅😅
A lot of highlights here:
The thrilling gun paperwork scene, complete with hot signature action!
The breathtaking calling the wives to let them know their husbands will be home late scene!
The endless handwringing over a criminal getting shot!
In other words... realistic!
@@phillipridgway8317 It's just a shame they had to cut out the tense shoe polishing scene.
Crikey, you find that exciting 😂
Dixon of Dock Green meets The Sweeney!
But before The Sweeney! Maybe the pre-Sweeney? :)
any one know which episode he says at the end if on your bike wear white?
A known bandit/murderer is shot and they make a fuss over who shot him.
Thanks for the storyline.
Even more fuss nowadays, with the poor pickle villains being the victims
A time when police had respect from the public......Not just a bunch of idiots with speed cameras
Try West Yorkshire woke police on GBN and the arrest of autistic 16 year old girl !
The irony of this post is hilarious 😂😂😂
"G'devening all..."
What a difference to the time of 2019 from the 50s and 60's. Britain had been through tough times and the resolvement of the British people pulled together and strived to succeed, then they were dissolutioned by the European union
This is early 1970s (1973), not 1950s or 60s mr ab aha
@@Keithbarber True, but the origins of Dixon of Dock Green began in the 50s.
You’re rewriting history to suit your own narrative. Things just weren’t like that.
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Maybe Jack Warner was too old to be playing Dixon but being that was what the programme was called then one has to make allowances
I don't understand. If Andy is Sergeant Dixon's superior officer, how can Dixon talk to Andy the way he does? Isn't he being insubordinate?
Andy is married to Dixon’s daughter. Also, throughout the series, Andy went from a DC to a DS and then a DI. Dixon started as a PC and then was promoted to Sergeant, which is where he preferred to remain. Note the crown above the stripes
In the job, anyone sergeant and above, are mostly on first name terms…..and longevity in the job grants you a level of insubordination
Thank you for the reply. Now it all makes sense to me.@@charliechristmas5147
@@charliechristmas5147interesting, what does the crown denote?
@@charliechristmas5147well, if you partnered with someone for a substantial amount of time, that relationship can also transcend rank.
Christine Keeler is very good
A bit expensive though.
Fingers on the triggers right from the start and muzzles pointed every which way.
Hopefully this reflected only poor movie making, and not common practice at the time.
And what happened when the man fell? Bang. Fingers tense up when you take a tumble.
Trigger discipline is a fairly modern practice, an officer handed a gun in the 70s would have almost certainly handled it in a manner completely unacceptable today. It's probably only thanks to the long, heavy double-action trigger pulls that there weren't more negligent discharges.
Fairly modern practice??? Well, yes, to the point that such discipline is as heavily stressed as it is nowadays. However, my training as a young boy in the 1950's did in fact include strict warnings to keep your finger off the trigger until you were ready to fire...and this wasn't exactly a brand new concept even then.
Double action pull on the old Webley 6 requires a cart horse. They were standard issue, ex military. Deliberatley built with a heavy trigger pull. There is also a drop sear. Unless the trigger is fully pulled through the hammer will catch on it before the firing pin contacts the primer.
so they shot unarmed men and covered it up . the guy with the scratch on his forehead wanted to get out and plant a weapon , dixon would not let him go .
Were we watching the same show? 😆 that totally wasn't the case.
toooo quiet !! 👎
Turn your bloody sound up then😂
@@vaudevillefuntimes9753 Very rude reply.
British people just gave up the fight
Harry Meacher amongst the finest theatre actors this island has produced since Henry Irving
This a joke, Jack Warner Real age 78,when this was filmed, way past his retirement age, which is, 55 for the metropolitan police.
It's not a documentary.
@@markgrygielewicz8047 You Don't have a person that age in a play etc, in reality the person in question should be the correct age for the part, you don't have a 10 year old part, played by a 40 year old, and it's nothing to do with documentarys, period.!
@@dangerman8625 Again, it's not a documentary, many actors play beyond the age of the character (and in Tom Cruise's case height when Jack Reacher is taken into account), he was an established character, played by an established actor, and yes he was too old, but as I said, it's not a documentary.
I'll also let in on a secret, he also wasn't a police officer.
@@markgrygielewicz8047 Take note the so-called actors you talk about are Not actors, period. Look at the actors from the 40s, 50s, 60s, thay were people that had to work, you do see what's in the character Dixon in real life it would not happen, you're in fantasy world, period.!
@@dangerman8625 Well that was gibberish, thank you.
46: 47 ITS DAWN,WHATS DAWN DOING THERE?