The iconic British crime series, The Sweeney, is releasing the final season on Blu-ray in a restored edition. It stars John Thaw and Dennis Waterman.
“Get yer trousers on, son, you’re nicked!”
Those iconic words bring back great memories of sitting in the living room in the 1970s. I have vivid memories of sitting with my parents, watching ITV and enjoying The Sweeney together. The iconic British police drama series was a firm favourite in my home. John Thaw as Regan and Dennis Waterman as Carter became household names and TV legends. They delved into crimes happening in London each week. The series ran for four seasons. It included two big-screen movies. These movies allowed the makers to add some foul language and more extreme violence into the mix. Apart from a new big-screen version in 2012, starring Ray Winston as Regan, we all thought we had seen the last of the ‘Sweeney Todd’ (Cockney rhyming slang for The Flying Squad).
How wrong we were.
Start 2026 with a bang, Sweeney-style! After the huge success of the first three series boxsets, Old Gold Media is proud to be releasing The Sweeney Series Four Collector’s Edition, beautifully restored on Blu-ray, on 2nd February 2026. Combined with Series One, Two (available now), and Series Three (releasing 1st December at Amazon, HMV, Zavvi, and as a digital download), they make the complete set of the classic TV crime drama starring acting legends John Thaw and Dennis Waterman, as well as a host of amazing guest stars, including Morecambe and Wise!
SEASON FOUR
The fourth and final series of The Sweeney sees Detective Inspector Jack Regan (Thaw) and Detective Sergeant George Carter (Waterman) in fourteen action-packed episodes. They come up against London’s most merciless hard men and sneaky swindlers. They do their level best to remain within the constraints of the law themselves when dishing out justice. The Sweeney had never looked better – or hit harder!
Some fantastic familiar faces appear in Series Four, including Diana Dors (Oliver Twist), Richard Wilson (One Foot in the Grave), Joss Ackland (White Mischief), and Michael Elphick (Boon). Also, George Sewell (Get Carter), Richard Griffiths (Withnail & I), and James Cosmo (Braveheart) are featured. Comedy favourites Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise appear with the usual high quality. Gripping scripts are provided by the likes of Ted Childs (The Zero Option), Roger Marshall (Public Eye), Trevor Preston (Out), and Tony Hoare (Minder).
DIGITALLY RESTORED
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Sweeney, Series Four has been digitally restored and remastered for the first time in the original TV aspect ratio, with the original 2.0 mono and new 5.1 sound options; this definitive collector’s box set is packed with special features and bonus materials, and includes a fascinating booklet.
Series One, praised by Retro Reels as “a great set for fans of the show,” set the tone for the high quality that Series Two and Three continued, delivering the excellence audiences expect from Old Gold Media. Don’t miss the final instalment of this iconic, game-changing TV crime drama. You’d be wise to get some more Sweeney in your life!
BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES
The Blu-ray special features for the season four box set include:
New restoration from the original 16mm A/B negatives
Option to view episodes in original Mono, 5.1 Surround sound or isolated music-only tracks
5 Audio commentaries featuring producer Ted Childs, director Tom Clegg, writer Tony Hoare, authors of “The Sweeney: The Official Companion” Robert Fairclough & Mike Kenwood, series restorer/grader Jonathan Wood & blu-ray producer Grant Taylor, with comments by guest star Dawn Perllman
Select episode introductions by guest stars James Warrior, George Sewell, Jenny Runacre, Nick Stringer, Peter Wight & Eric Morecambe’s son, Gary
“Money, Money, Money” – additional widescreen version
The Electric Theatre Show – 1978 interviews with John Thaw, Dennis Waterman and Ted Childs
This Is Your Life – excerpts with John Thaw & Dennis Waterman
The Sweeney: Widening the Titles – featurette
Completing The Sweeney in High Definition – featurette
The Sweeney Out-Takes
Sweeney 2 – film trailer with introduction by Ken Hutchison & James Warrior
Series 1 – 4 Image Gallery
Blu-ray Promotional Trailers
PDFs of The Sweeney 1976/1977/1978 Annuals & The Sweeney 2 film promotional material
Booklet
DETAILS
Release date 02/02/2026
Run time: 712 mins approx. Bonus run time : 151 mins approx.
1080p High-Definition 4:3 1.33:1
Audio: English 2.0 Mono Original Audio, 5.1 Dolby, Isolated Music Score
Subtitles: English SDH
Pre-order Series Four now from Amazon, HMV, Zavvi, and Rarewaves; also available as a digital download. Series One & Two are available now, Series Three is releasing on 1st December.
The fourth series of The Sweeney releases on Blu-ray on February 2, 2026.
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