COLLECTION · Series · 1972
Van der Valk
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
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Season 1
6 episodes · 1972
Episode 1. One Herring's Not Enough
1972-09-13 · 52 min
When a man confesses to the double murder of his wife and her lover it seems an open and shut case; but as one part after another of the man's story doesn't check out, van der Valk realizes he is dealing with something far more complicated.
Episode 2. Destroying Angel
1972-09-20 · 52 min
A man is found dead in his room above a sleazy bar and brothel. Van der Valk is called in when the examining doctor suspects poisoning. Immediately sensing there is more to the case than meets the eye, he uncovers a complicated web…
Episode 3. Blue Notes
1972-09-27 · 52 min
When Jan Servaas, a world famous Dutch violinist, makes a rare concert appearance in his home country it is an eagerly awaited event. In the weeks leading up to the concert van der Valk receives a series of mysterious notes, written on…
Episode 4. Elected Silence
1972-10-04 · 51 min
Officers investigating a hearse abandoned near the Royal Palace make a bizarre discovery which appears to be a threat against Paul Harkemer, well known editor of a right wing magazine, and/or his 19 year old daughter. At first it…
Episode 5. Thicker Than Water
1972-10-11 · 49 min
A body dredged up from a canal is tentatively identified as the son of a British MP, but when she views the body she says it is not her son. Van der Valk refuses to believe this and calls on his British colleagues to help prove the…
Episode 6. The Adventurer
1972-10-18 · 51 min
Why would German Wolf Gebhadrt decide, in middle age, to take up an apprenticeship in stonemasonry in Amsterdam? Why would a man killed in a car accident be carrying a newspaper cutting with a photo of Gebhardt? Van der Valk senses…
Season 2
7 episodes · 1973
Episode 1. A Death by the Sea
1973-08-29 · 51 min
Van Teeseling, a wealthy and influential banker, is found unconscious in his car on the beach. He tells police that the night before he and his wife went for a drunken midnight swim. His wife drowned while he barely escaped with his…
Episode 2. A Man of No Importance
1973-09-05 · 50 min
A dead man appears on a canal barge.
Episode 3. A Rose for Mr. Reinhart
1973-09-12 · 49 min
No synopsis
Episode 4. A Dangerous Point of View
1973-09-19 · 51 min
A private detective is stabbed to death.
Episode 5. Season for Love
1973-09-26 · 51 min
A visiting American fears for the safety of her lover who has gone missing.
Episode 6. Rich Man, Poor Man
1973-10-03 · 50 min
No synopsis
Episode 7. The Rainbow Ends Here
1973-10-10 · 51 min
A search for a missing teenager finds her tycoon brother unwilling to help.
Season 3
12 episodes · 1977
Episode 1. Enemy
1977-09-05 · 51 min
Van der Valk and Arlette are subjected to threats on their lives. Who is the hidden enemy?
Episode 2. Accidental
1977-09-12 · 51 min
An international scandal over charges of corruption in high places. The Chief Inspector disappears, but has he sold out?
Episode 3. The Runt
1977-09-19 · 51 min
A likeable rogue, a small time thief and con-man, for whom Van der Valk develops a grudging affection. But the thief suddenly becomes wealthy and also seems to be connected with an important family. The pressures are on Van der Valk to…
Episode 4. Wolf
1977-09-26 · 51 min
A young German is murdered in his bed. The apartment is littered with clues. For Van der Valk there is a clue too many.
Episode 5. Man of Iron
1977-10-03 · 51 min
No synopsis
Episode 6. Everybody Does It
1977-10-10 · 50 min
Arlene buys a cheap fur coat leading Van der Valk to an organised crime syndicate.
Episode 7. Face Value
1977-10-17 · 49 min
Van der Valk looks into possible art forgery when a painter is found dead.
Episode 8. Dead on Arrival
1977-10-24 · 51 min
No synopsis
Episode 9. The Professor
1977-10-31 · 51 min
No synopsis
Episode 10. In Hazard
1977-11-07 · 49 min
No synopsis
Episode 11. Gold Plated Delinquents
1977-11-14 · 51 min
Two teenagers from privileged backgrounds are suspected of burglary.
Episode 12. Diane
1977-11-21 · 51 min
No synopsis
Season 4
4 episodes · 1991
Episode 1. Doctor Hoffmann's Children
1991-01-16 · 103 min
No synopsis
Episode 2. Dangerous Games
1991-01-23 · 104 min
No synopsis
Episode 3. A Sudden Silence
1991-01-30 · 103 min
No synopsis
Episode 4. The Little Rascals
1991-02-06 · 103 min
No synopsis
Season 5
3 episodes · 1992
Episode 1. The Ties That Bind
1992-02-05 · 102 min
No synopsis
Episode 2. Proof of Life
1992-02-12 · 103 min
No synopsis
Episode 3. Still Waters
1992-02-19 · 103 min
No synopsis
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