Gideon of Scotland Yard
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Commander George Gideon of London's Scotland Yard is a fictional policeman created by John Creasey under the pseudonym J.J. Marric. He appeared in the first of 21 police procedural novels by Creasey, Gideon's Day, in 1955.
 Jack Hawkins in the film Gideon's Day; John Gregson in the TV series Gideon's Way |
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[edit] The Man
Gideon, G.G. or Gee-Gee to coppers and crooks alike, is powerfully built but has a gentle voice. He has pale-blue eyes. He is famed for his prodigious feats of memory and his ability to handle a bewildering work-load of cases simultaneously. Despite his seniority in rank, Gideon often takes a hands-on approach and on occasions physically engages with criminals. He is universally loved and respected by his staff - but they know to avoid him when his temper is aroused.
[edit] Family
He is married to Kate. When we first meet Gideon, this relationship is strained by the relatively recent loss of a child - but the Gideons' marriage survives. George and Kate have six surviving children (in the books - the number being trimmed in the TV series).
[edit] Film and TV
In Gideon's Day (film) (1958, directed by John Ford, USA: GIDEON OF SCOTLAND YARD) GG is played by Jack Hawkins.
A 26-part TV series Gideon's Way (USA: Gideon C.I.D.) was made in 1964, starring John Gregson.
[edit] The Books
GIDEON'S DAY, 1955 GIDEON'S WEEK, 1956 GIDEON'S NIGHT, 1957 GIDEON'S MONTH, 1958 GIDEON'S STAFF, 1959 GIDEON'S RISK, 1960 GIDEON'S FIRE, 1961 GIDEON'S MARCH, 1962 GIDEON'S RIDE, 1963 GIDEON'S VOTE, 1964 GIDEON'S LOT, 1965 GIDEON'S BADGE, 1966 GIDEON'S WRATH, 1967 GIDEON'S RIVER, 1968 GIDEON'S POWER, 1969 GIDEON'S SPORT, 1970 GIDEON'S ART, 1971 GIDEON'S MEN, 1972 GIDEON'S PRESS, 1973 GIDEON'S FOG, 1975 GIDEON'S DRIVE, 1976
The series was continued after Creasey's death by William Vivian Butler:
GIDEON'S FORCE, 1978 GIDEON'S LAW, 1981 GIDEON'S WAY, 1983 GIDEON'S RAID, 1986 GIDEON'S FEAR, 1990
[edit] Links:
William Vivian Butler [1]
FIT TO BE TIED by Graham Andrews (CLOSE-UP ON:GIDEON'S DAY/GIDEON OF SCOTLAND YARD, by J.J. Marric (John Creasey)) [2]
