The Sweeney S3E8 — Sweet Smell of Succession

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The Sweeney•Season 3•Episode 8

Sweet Smell of Succession

7.8/10 · 149 votesNov 8, 1976

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

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Regan gets involved in gangland warfare following the death of one of London’s leading villains.

Directed byWilliam Brayne

Written byPeter Hill

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Seasons4

All 1 2 3 4

Season 3 Episodes13

Selected Target

In from the Cold

Visiting Fireman

Tomorrow Man

Taste of Fear

Bad Apple

May

Sweet Smell of Succession

Down to You, Brother

Pay Off

Loving Arms

Lady Luck

On the Run

Cast3

John Thaw

Det. Insp. Jack Regan

Dennis Waterman

Det. Sgt. George Carter

Garfield Morgan

Det. Chief Insp. Frank Haskins

Crew4

Peter Hill

Writer

William Brayne

Director

Norman G. Langley

Director of Photography

John S. Smith

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Sweet Smell of Succession" is episode 8 of The Sweeney season 3. It scored 7.8/10 from 149 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by William Brayne and written by Peter Hill, it aired on November 8, 1976.

Next: E9 · Down to You, Brother Best of Season 3