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Van der Valk

Van der Valk

Van der Valk

Van der Valk

1972 - 1992•5 seasons•32 episodes•~50m•

★6.2(10 ratings)

Drama

Overview

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.

Creators

Nicolas Freeling

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Main Cast

Barry Foster

Barry Foster

Commissaris Simon "Piet" Van der Valk

Meg Davis

Meg Davis

Arlette Van Der Valk

Ronald Hines

Ronald Hines

Hoofd Commissaris Samson

Richard Huw

Richard Huw

Wim Van der Valk

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 5 seasons with 32 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 50 minutes.

#3

The series ran from 1972 to 1992 — a total of 20 years on air.

#4

Originally aired on ITV1.

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Rating

6.2/10

Average

10 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Van der Valk

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Age Rating:

15

Language:

English

First Episode:

9/13/1972

Last Episode:

2/19/1992

Networks:

ITV1