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A Touch of Frost

1992 – 2006 · 45m per ep · 15 · English · United Kingdom

Jack Frost is a gritty, dogged and unconventional detective with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice who attracts trouble like a magnet. Despite some animosity with his superintendent, Norman “Horn-rimmed Harry” Mullett, Frost and his ever-changing roster of assistants manage to solve cases via his clever mind, good heart, and cool touch.

7.5(363 reviews)

24.19% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 6, 1992
Last air date: Apr 5, 2010
Status: Ended
Seasons: 15
Episodes: 42
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: 15
Production companies: Yorkshire Television

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Keywords

detectivebased on novel or booknorthern englandpolicepartnerunorthodoxmaverickwidowerurban setting

Seasons & episodes

Series 1

1992 · 3 episodes

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Cast

David Jason

DI Jack Frost

Bruce Alexander

Superintendent Norman Mullett

John Lyons

DS George Toolan

David Gooderson

Derek Simpkins

Caroline Harker

Hazel Wallace

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Reviews & ratings

7.5

363 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.5/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.5/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.5/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
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Morgan Lee6.5/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.5/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
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