An early hit for ATV, this absorbing, rigorously researched and very human drama series centres on the work of a team of probation officers based in London, and the lives of the men and women of all ages and backgrounds who come under their care. Drawing on the documentary skills of creator Julian Bond and produced by Emergency - Ward 10s Antony Kearey, Probation Officer was broadcast at a time when the service was increasingly coming into focus as progressive response to rising crime.
Sep 12, 1960
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Sep 19, 1960
Philip Main is asked to help a girl who is ill treated by her father, a strongly religious widower.
Sep 26, 1960
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Oct 3, 1960
A man is in trouble for selling something he has bought on hire purchase.
Oct 10, 1960
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Oct 17, 1960
Dr Svoboda is a Czech physicist whose hatred of Germans lands him in trouble.
Oct 24, 1960
Ken Austin was friendless, and when he finds friends in a Soho club he immediately took to them and their habits - drink and drugs.
Oct 31, 1960
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Nov 7, 1960
A vicar's disappointment with four boys from his youth club who break into the vicarage at night for a private drinking party.
Nov 14, 1960
An alcoholic man is persuaded to have treatment.
Nov 21, 1960
Two elderly spinsters whose house is due for demolition refuse to let the authorities enter their home.
Nov 28, 1960
Kenneth Wheatley is up in front of the magistrate for assaulting his wife and step-sister and damaging a club.
Dec 5, 1960
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Dec 12, 1960
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Dec 19, 1960
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Dec 26, 1960
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Jan 2, 1961
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Jan 9, 1961
Philip Main comes to the aid of a young member of a street gang who runs away in disgust after the beating of a helpless old man.
Jan 16, 1961
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Jan 23, 1961
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Jan 30, 1961
The probation officers come to the aid of down-on-his-luck business man Charles Hamilton and the elderly Miss Carrington who has a mania for breaking dirty cafe crockery.
Feb 6, 1961
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Feb 13, 1961
A young married couple are having trouble with noisy neighbours.
Feb 20, 1961
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Feb 27, 1961
A man pleads guilty to stealing from his employer.
Mar 6, 1961
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Mar 13, 1961
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Mar 20, 1961
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Mar 27, 1961
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Apr 3, 1961
The first in a two part story about the difficulties faced by Bill Walker as he is released from prison.
Apr 10, 1961
The probation officers continue their efforts to help released prisoner Bill Walker.
Apr 17, 1961
Maggie Weston comes to the aid of a young expectant mother who also has to look after her elderly grandmother.
Apr 24, 1961
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May 1, 1961
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May 8, 1961
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May 15, 1961
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May 22, 1961
A man earning £2,500 a year defends his refusal to let his wife have more than one child on financial grounds.
May 29, 1961
The probation officers come to the aid of out-of-work actress Netta Loring.
Jun 5, 1961
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Jun 12, 1961
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