Nicholas Ball stars in his best-known role as a tough, charismatic private detective in this hit Thames series, first aired in the late 1970s and created by journalist and novelist Gordon Williams, and future England coach Terry Venables. Nicholas Ball stars as tough, charismatic private detective Hazell in this hit Thames series. Following the curtailment of his police career after an injury and subsequent slide into alcoholism, the newly reformed James Hazell sets himself up as a private eye. Utterly ruthless when he needs to be, Hazell is also charming and quick-thinking - vital when tackling blackmail, missing persons, organised crime and the drugs trade... or dour Scottish CID adversary \'Choc\' Minty (by Roddy McMillan). Co-created by future England coach Terry Venables. Running Time: 1100 minutes Region: Region 2 Release Date: 25 Oct. 2010