The Sweeney

In the series, Regan becomes personally involved after his daughter is abducted, turning the case into a deeply personal investigation. The programme is a police drama that follows his pursuit of the kidnappers. It features performances by John Thaw and Dennis Waterman.

"Abduction" is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls squarely within the police‑drama genre, offering a concise, self‑contained story rather than a multi‑part series. The format focuses on a specific incident, allowing the narrative to develop tightly around the central event. The core of the episode follows Regan, a police officer who is forced to become personally involved when his own daughter is taken. The kidnapping pulls him out of his usual professional detachment and thrusts his family life into the investigation, creating a direct link between his duties and his personal stakes. The storyline centres on his efforts to locate his daughter while navigating the pressures of his role within the force. The production is anchored by performances from John Thaw and Dennis Waterman, both of whom appear in the lead roles. Their involvement adds a recognisable presence to the police drama, with Thaw portraying Regan and Waterman supporting the narrative. As an episode‑length piece, "Abduction" delivers its plot in a compact timeframe, concentrating on the urgency of the kidnapping and the personal dimension it introduces to the typical procedural framework.