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The Sweeney S3E13 — On the Run
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The Sweeney•Season 3•Episode 13

On the Run

8.0/10 · 146 votesDec 20, 1976

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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An armed robber is sprung from jail and comes looking for Regan.

Directed byDavid Wickes
Written byRoger Marshall
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Cast3

John Thaw

John Thaw

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Garfield Morgan

Garfield Morgan

Det. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins

Crew5

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Roger Marshall

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David Wickes

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Norman G. Langley

Director of Photography

Ian Toynton

Ian Toynton

Editor

Peter Brayham

Peter Brayham

Stunt Coordinator

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Episode Summary

"On the Run" is episode 13 of The Sweeney season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 146 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by David Wickes and written by Roger Marshall, it aired on December 20, 1976.

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