Hunters Walk(1973)

Hunters Walk is a British police drama created by Ted Willis, the writer behind Dixon of Dock Green. Set in the fictional Midlands town of Broadstone, the series follows a small team of officers tackling everyday crime and human conflict. Rather than the hard-hitting urban crime dramas dominating 1970s television, Hunters Walk focuses on the quieter, more intimate side of policing—neighbourhood disputes, hooliganism, and suspected murder investigated by a close-knit force. The show draws on the tradition of 1950s police procedurals, emphasizing character and community over action and spectacle. Each episode reveals the personal dimensions of law enforcement in a provincial setting, where officers must balance duty with compassion. Filmed in Rushden, Northamptonshire, Hunters Walk offers a distinctive alternative to the era's more explosive crime dramas.