''Maisie Raine'' is a British television

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series, first broadcast on

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, that ran from 28 July 1998 to 9 July 1999.

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stars as the eponymous title character, an unorthodox detective whose hands on yet down-to-earth approach is not always appreciated by her superiors. Created by Stephen Bill, a total of twelve episodes were broadcast across two series. The first series features a running

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involving Maisie's wayward brother Kelvin ( Paul Reynolds), and had a much lighter feel than the second, which featured grittier storylines including drug dealing, armed robbery, arson and murder. Throughout the series, Maisie is portrayed as a strong and dedicated detective, often stepping on toes and

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to get results, and even becoming personally involved with the victims of each case. She often clashes with her superior officer, Jack Freeman (

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), who also appears to hold a romantic torch for her, while George Kyprianou ( Steve John Shepherd), a junior constable on her team, often proves to be her best ally in the field. Maisie also receives help from her loyal housekeeper Joan ( Stella Moray). Although neither series has been released on DVD, repeats of the series are regularly shown on

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and

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Cast

as DI Maisie Raine *

as DCS Jack Freeman * Anna Patrick as DCI Susan Askey (Series 1) * Richard Graham as DS Mickey Farrel *

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as DC Helen Tomlin * Steve John Shepherd as DC George Kyprianou * Brian Bovell as DC Stephen Holmes (Series 1) *

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as DC Chris Mallory (Series 2) * Paul Reynolds as Kelvin Raine (Series 1) * Stella Moray as Joan Hobson (Series 2)

Episodes

Series 1 (1998)

Series 2 (1999)

References

External links

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