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Launched in April 2004 after a highly successful pilot, New Tricks captivated viewers with its in-depth character studies, witty dialogue and refreshing take on the British policing system. Each episode brought with it its own puzzling ‘cold case’, in what would become one of the most enduring and best-loved British crime series to date.

Here we are joined by Amanda Redman, James Bolam and Alun Armstrong, who formed the first incarnation of UCOS (Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad), which combined the talents of Redman’s senior police detective Sandra Pullman alongside the experience and wisdom of a group of retired detectives. Together, they served to carry out justice while coming up against the limitations of Metropolitan Police Service, barriers in their own personal lives and the array of challenges involved in re-opening old cases.

Reunited for this special introduction, the group sit down to give us an insight into the mechanics behind the show, reveal the impact their unique dynamic had in serving the story and share why New Tricks still holds its own in 2024.