Dempsey and Makepeace (TV Series)

The Hit (1985)

Ray Smith: Spikings

Quotes 

• Lt. James Dempsey : We're looking for a male caucasian, average hight, average built.

  Det. Sgt. Harry Makepeace : That covers about 60 villains in our precinct.

  Chief Supt. Gordon Spikings : [takes offence to her choice of words]  Precinct?

  Det. Sgt. Harry Makepeace : I thought I'd make him feel at home.

• Lt. James Dempsey : So what am I supposed to do, just 'cause I'm another American, I can wonder out into the street and I'll be able to find Joey 'the Mouse' Dalaney? Huh, pick him out in a crowd?

  Chief Supt. Gordon Spikings : That's about the height and weight of it.