In 1918, 12 specially chosen Metropolitan Police detectives were called to New Scotland Yard to form what would quickly become one of the most prominent in London. The team's successes in thwarting and catching criminals would later become to be admired across the world. The Flying Squad marks 100 year anniversary
Nooooo.. "We're the Sweeney, son, and we haven't had any dinner!" Apparently- and I was shown this - "Get yet trousers on, y'er nicked!" was carried over from Sweeney's spiritual predecessor, Special Branch, where it was Patrick Mower's line first...