Scott & Bailey

Name: Scott & Bailey
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2011-05-29
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Lesley Sharp, Suranne Jones, Sally Lindsay, Delroy Brown, Jing Lusi

2011·Series·TV-14·45 min·★ 7.3(80)

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D.C. Rachel Bailey and D.C. Janet Scott have a robust and engaging friendship which enables them to draw upon each other’s strengths and investigate murders for the Manchester Metropolitan Police.

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Germany	BBC Player Amazon Channel, Joyn Plus, Sat.1 emotions Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

About Scott & Bailey

Scott & Bailey is a 2011 English-language crime and drama series created by Sally Wainwright and Diane Taylor. The cast is led by Lesley Sharp, Suranne Jones, Sally Lindsay. It spans 5 seasons and 33 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel.

Scott & Bailey was produced by Red Production Company and Ingenious Broadcasting and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on May 29, 2011, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by: Sally Wainwright, Diane Taylor
First aired: May 29, 2011
Last aired: April 27, 2016
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5 (33 episodes)
Network: ITV1, STV
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Red Production Company, Ingenious Broadcasting

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Scott & Bailey cast & crew

Scott & Bailey was created by Sally Wainwright and Diane Taylor.

The cast features Lesley Sharp as DC Janet Scott, Suranne Jones as DC/Sgt. Rachel Bailey, Sally Lindsay as Alison Bailey, Delroy Brown as DC Lee Broadhurst, Jing Lusi as DC Anna Ram, and Tony Mooney as DC Pete Readyough.

Is Scott & Bailey worth watching?

Scott & Bailey holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 80 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.

With 5 seasons and 33 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Scott & Bailey is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Scott & Bailey

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