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Detective Sergeant George Carter (left played by Dennis Waterman

Detective Sergeant George Carter (left played by Dennis Waterman) and Detective Inspector John "Jack" Regan (right played by John Thaw) seen here during rehearsals before a take on the set of the Euston Films TV series The Sweeney.
The series focuses on the Flying Squad, a branch of the Metropolitan Police tasked with tackling armed robbery and violent crime in London. The programme's title derives from Sweeney Todd, which is Cockney rhyming slang for Flying Squad'. 8th December 1975 *** Local Caption *** Planman - - 02/07/2010
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London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando is helped after he collapses just before crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon. Dorando was disqualified from the race after receiving help from the official holding the megaphone in the final lap. The picture went all around the world. 24 July 1908

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British actor Michael Caine attends the world premiere of "

British actor Michael Caine attends the world premiere of "The Wild and The Willing" accompanied by actress Samantha Eggar at the Odean Cinema in Leicester Square, London.
19th October 1962

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