Gideon's Way
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| Gideon's Way | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Running time | 60mins |
| Creator(s) | John Creasey |
| Starring | John Gregson |
| Country of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Original channel | ITV |
| Original run | 18 March 1965–1965 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
Gideon's Way was a British TV crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series starred John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen. Extensive location shooting in early sixties London, with fast-paced action and strong story lines made the series very popular in its day. The show was broadcast in the U.S. under the title Gideon CID.
Many well-known British actors appear in guest roles, including George Cole, Gordon Jackson, Ronald Lacey, Anton Rogers, Rosemary Leach and John Hurt. There was an early role for Donald Sutherland in the episode The Millionaire's Daughter.
The theme tune was written by Edwin Astley. The series was released on Region 2 DVD by Network Video.
