Second Verdict(1976)

Second Verdict is a six-part 1976 BBC series that dramatizes classic criminal cases and unsolved crimes from history, re-examined by fictional detectives. Stratford Johns and Frank Windsor reunite as Detective Chief Superintendents Barlow and Watt, the beloved duo from the long-running police dramas Z-Cars, Softly, Softly, and Barlow at Large. This marked their final appearance together in the roles that made them household names. Each episode takes a real historical crime and presents it anew through the eyes of these seasoned investigators, blending documentary detail with dramatic reconstruction. The series offers viewers a chance to reconsider puzzling cases alongside characters they'd followed for years, combining the appeal of true crime with the comfort of familiar faces.