Last Site Update: 23rd April 2013
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Hi and welcome to the site dedicated to the brilliant, controversial, fast-paced, infamous, hard-hitting, all-action, explosive, long-running cult British crime-action-drama The Professionals. (Phew!)
The aim of the site is to provide the 'ultimate', most comprehensive online reference source for the show. To that end I remain deeply indebted to many of the show's fans and those directly connected with the show for the vast quantities of information I have received!
The views expressed here are independent and not necessarily shared by London Weekend Television, Mark 1 Productions or David Wickes Television. However Mark 1's joint directors Brian Clemens and Laurie Johnson have kindly taken notice and given the site their seal of approval – hence the "Authorised" tag! I remain deeply indebted to Brian and Laurie's "archivist" and fellow fan, Dave Rogers!
| Dates of last update given in brackets. A highlighted title indicates that its page has been updated very recently. |
New recruits should start here! A detailed examination of the show covering its creation, selection of the actors, the main characters, key episodes, production values and, of course, the behind-the-scenes debacles! Plus a quick look at other similar shows. [10th March 2002]
Harefield Grove: the original location for CI5's base. [9th April 2006]
A Frequently Asked Questions list for the show. [7th November 1999]
An Episode Guide to the original and new series [27 Mar 2013], in-depth look at the infamous 'Klansmen' episode. [3rd May 1998] and actual Production Order for the original series. [20th February 2002]
Details of DVD and video releases. Contender DVD [25 Jul 2002], Contender Video [10 Jan 2000], Video Gems and others. [18 Jan 2001], Issues for non-UK fans. [16 Feb 2002]
News, thoughts and comments on the latest events in the world of The Professionals, Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins. [23rd April 2013]
A log of additions, changes and corrections to the site. If you are a regular visitor, you may find this one helpful. [21st April 2013]
Images of the actors from both on and off the Professionals filmset. [21st April 2013]
Professionals-related quotes from the actors, crew and critics. [23rd December 2002]
A guide to the 1997 series CI5: The New Professionals [3 Apr 2000], your views on it [3 Apr 2000], short bios of the stars [22 Sep 2001] and an interview with the show's producer, David Wickes. [3rd April 2000]
A rundown on the main cars used throughout the series. [23rd June 2004]
Weapons, wristwatches and comms devices used in the series. [4th May 2002]
London Postcard Company [10th October 1999], Printed Matter [21 Sep 1999], New book by Bob Rocca [20 May 2009], Toys, games, etc. [29th January 2000], Musical Items [18 November 2000]
Biogs and screen appearances for Lewis [21st May 2005], Gordon [21st May 2005], Martin [21st May 2005], Steve Alder [27 Jan 2002], Bridget Brice [1 Sept 2002], Trevor Adams [23 Dec 2005]
A few other WWW sites for The Professionals and similar shows. [10th March 2002]
Please don't ignore this section - it contains some useful info as well! [24th December 1997]
Dave
Please note these pages are ©1998 Dave Matthews.
Any unauthorised use of any of the original content is prohibited by international law.
Except where otherwise stated, all logos and images are copyright Mark 1 Productions, by kind courtesy, permission and assistance of Brian Clemens and Dave Rogers.
Images used by kind permission of James Pimentel-Pinto