Touching Evil

Touching Evil is a British television drama serial following the exploits of a crack squad on the Organised & Serial Crime Unit, a rapid response police force that serves the entire county. It began airing in 1997. It was produced by United Productions for Anglia Television, and screened on the ITV network. The first season consists of six 50 minute (one-hour with advertisements) episodes. It was created by Paul Abbott, and written by Abbott with Russell T Davies. The serial was very popular, and led to two sequel serials in 1998 and 1999, although these were not written by Abbott or Davies. The first episode aired on 29 April 1997. The last episode of the series aired on 6 June 1999, after 16 episodes and 3 seasons. The star of the series is Robson Green, playing a police officer D.I. Dave Creegan. Touching Evil III was co-produced by Green's own independent production company Coastal Productions. Green's co-star was Nicola Walker, playing Creegan's colleague D.I. Susan Taylor.