Star Cops
2 primary works • 4 total works
Book 1
Star Cops - Mother Earth Part 1
by Andrew Smith., Ian Potter, Christopher Hatherall, and Guy Adams
Published 30 June 2018
Star Cops debuted on BBC2 in 1987, the brainchild of Doctor Who and Blake's 7 writer Chris Boucher, aimed as a police procedural set in the new frontier of commercialised space exploration. It's the near future, and mankind has expanded its presence in space. Maintaining law and order among this network of space stations, satellites and moon outposts is the responsibility of the International Space Police Force, known colloquially as the Star Cops. Their leader is Commander Nathan Spring. While dealing with crimes including drug smuggling and murder, the Star Cops find themselves facing a
new and sustained threat. The activist group Mother Earth, ideologically opposed to humanity's presence in space, has been quiet for some time. But no longer. The group returns with a vengeance, prepared it seems to go to any lengths to achieve its aims. 1.1 One of Our Cops is Missing by Andrew Smith. As construction of the Vasco da Gama, the largest space station ever put into orbit, nears completion, Nathan is visited by an old friend, who asks for his help in tracking down a missing undercover officer. Meanwhile, Inspector Priya Basu is investigating a near-fatal spacewalk accident on the space station
Rakesh Sharma that may be no accident at all.1.2 Tranquillity and Other Illusions by Ian Potter. A murder at the historic scene of the first Apollo moon landing offers few clues for the Star Cops. Why would anyone want to kill Philip Hughes, a property entrepreneur? And what has become of the mysterious woman who was with him at the time? The investigation leads to a moon outpost, where anyone may be the killer. 1.3 Lockdown by Christopher Hatherall. Tech Tower is a state of the art, high
- security, high-technology building located in Paris. It seems the ideal venue for an international conference on how to counter the growing threat from the Mother Earth group. Nathan and Priya attend as representatives of space policing. Soon, they and everyone else in the building find themselves in danger as a disruptive attack by Mother Earth coincides with a plot by criminals to carry out a high stakes robbery. 1.4 The Thousand Ton Bomb by Guy Adams. A failed bombing of Moonbase provides the Star Cops with an opportunity to strike back at Mother Earth. Paul Bailey is called on to use his undercover skills once more. But Mother Earth is about to escalate its campaign of violence with a spectacular attack. And the Star
Cops are among those in the firing line. The series hero Nathan Spring is played by David Calder, one of Britain's most regarded stage and screen actors. He is joined by several new characters created for these fresh Star Cops adventures, with Priya Basu played by Eastenders regular Rakhee Thakrar. CAST: David Calder (Nathan Spring / Box), Trevor Cooper
(Colin Devis), Linda Newton (Pal Kenzy), Rakhee Thakrar (Priya Basu), Philip Olivier (Paul Bailey), Andrew Secombe
(Brian Lincoln), Ewan Bailey (Martin Collyer), Nimmy March (Shayla Moss), Delroy Atkinson (Charles Hardin), Zora Bishop
(Armina Hamid), Mandi Symonds (Caroline / Mother Earth), Tim Scragg (Ashton / Hughes), Amerjit Deu (Rez Varughese / Gish), Gabrielle Glaister (Joanne Stack / Janine), George Asprey (Alby Royle / Steven Moore), Andy Snowball (Danny Neal / Pan-Pacific President), Sophie-Louise Dann (Simone Babin).
new and sustained threat. The activist group Mother Earth, ideologically opposed to humanity's presence in space, has been quiet for some time. But no longer. The group returns with a vengeance, prepared it seems to go to any lengths to achieve its aims. 1.1 One of Our Cops is Missing by Andrew Smith. As construction of the Vasco da Gama, the largest space station ever put into orbit, nears completion, Nathan is visited by an old friend, who asks for his help in tracking down a missing undercover officer. Meanwhile, Inspector Priya Basu is investigating a near-fatal spacewalk accident on the space station
Rakesh Sharma that may be no accident at all.1.2 Tranquillity and Other Illusions by Ian Potter. A murder at the historic scene of the first Apollo moon landing offers few clues for the Star Cops. Why would anyone want to kill Philip Hughes, a property entrepreneur? And what has become of the mysterious woman who was with him at the time? The investigation leads to a moon outpost, where anyone may be the killer. 1.3 Lockdown by Christopher Hatherall. Tech Tower is a state of the art, high
- security, high-technology building located in Paris. It seems the ideal venue for an international conference on how to counter the growing threat from the Mother Earth group. Nathan and Priya attend as representatives of space policing. Soon, they and everyone else in the building find themselves in danger as a disruptive attack by Mother Earth coincides with a plot by criminals to carry out a high stakes robbery. 1.4 The Thousand Ton Bomb by Guy Adams. A failed bombing of Moonbase provides the Star Cops with an opportunity to strike back at Mother Earth. Paul Bailey is called on to use his undercover skills once more. But Mother Earth is about to escalate its campaign of violence with a spectacular attack. And the Star
Cops are among those in the firing line. The series hero Nathan Spring is played by David Calder, one of Britain's most regarded stage and screen actors. He is joined by several new characters created for these fresh Star Cops adventures, with Priya Basu played by Eastenders regular Rakhee Thakrar. CAST: David Calder (Nathan Spring / Box), Trevor Cooper
(Colin Devis), Linda Newton (Pal Kenzy), Rakhee Thakrar (Priya Basu), Philip Olivier (Paul Bailey), Andrew Secombe
(Brian Lincoln), Ewan Bailey (Martin Collyer), Nimmy March (Shayla Moss), Delroy Atkinson (Charles Hardin), Zora Bishop
(Armina Hamid), Mandi Symonds (Caroline / Mother Earth), Tim Scragg (Ashton / Hughes), Amerjit Deu (Rez Varughese / Gish), Gabrielle Glaister (Joanne Stack / Janine), George Asprey (Alby Royle / Steven Moore), Andy Snowball (Danny Neal / Pan-Pacific President), Sophie-Louise Dann (Simone Babin).
Book 2
Star Cops - High Frontier 2
by Alison Winter, Katherine Armitage, and Andrew Smith.
Published 31 May 2023
It's the near future, and mankind has expanded its presence in space. Maintaining law and order
beyond Earth is the responsibility of the International Space Police Force, known colloquially as the
Star Cops.
Nathan and his team step up their investigations into the secretive and ruthless criminal
organisation known as the Collective. As they come closer to identifying who's in charge, with
enquiries on Earth and in space, the Collective strikes back. The Star Cops must identify who is a
friend and who is a deadly foe.
2.1 Old Flame, New Fire by Alison Winter.
Earth leave in Liverpool is disrupted for both Devis and Paul when a figure from Paul's undercover
past comes back into his life. On Moonbase, an investigation into a contraband food additive leads
Nathan and Kenzy into danger.
2.2 Grandma's Footsteps by Katharine Armitage.
Kenzy enlists the help of an old friend on Earth to follow a trail that could lead to the unmasking of
the leader of the Collective. On the Moon, Nathan and Devis are dealing with a series of accidents
that don't look very accidental - and that will force Devis to reveal a secret.
2.3 Escape and Evasion by Andrew Smith.
The leader of the Collective is in custody on the Moon, with arrangements in hand for their
transport back to Earth under armed guard. But an escape plan is in place. And the Collective's
operatives are prepared to kill anyone who gets in their way.
CAST: David Calder (Nathan Spring), Trevor Cooper (Colin Devis), Linda Newton (Pal Kenzy),
Philip Olivier (Paul Bailey), Lynsey Murrell (Alice Okoro), Joy Blakeman (Patricia Bailey / Jennifer
Kyne), Martin Mednikarov (Anton Makowski), Nisha Nayar (Sanchita Varma / Custodian 1),
Laura Rollins (Anya Selby), Wilf Scolding (Russell Wolfe).
Other parts played by members of the cast.
PLEASE NOTE: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger
listeners.
beyond Earth is the responsibility of the International Space Police Force, known colloquially as the
Star Cops.
Nathan and his team step up their investigations into the secretive and ruthless criminal
organisation known as the Collective. As they come closer to identifying who's in charge, with
enquiries on Earth and in space, the Collective strikes back. The Star Cops must identify who is a
friend and who is a deadly foe.
2.1 Old Flame, New Fire by Alison Winter.
Earth leave in Liverpool is disrupted for both Devis and Paul when a figure from Paul's undercover
past comes back into his life. On Moonbase, an investigation into a contraband food additive leads
Nathan and Kenzy into danger.
2.2 Grandma's Footsteps by Katharine Armitage.
Kenzy enlists the help of an old friend on Earth to follow a trail that could lead to the unmasking of
the leader of the Collective. On the Moon, Nathan and Devis are dealing with a series of accidents
that don't look very accidental - and that will force Devis to reveal a secret.
2.3 Escape and Evasion by Andrew Smith.
The leader of the Collective is in custody on the Moon, with arrangements in hand for their
transport back to Earth under armed guard. But an escape plan is in place. And the Collective's
operatives are prepared to kill anyone who gets in their way.
CAST: David Calder (Nathan Spring), Trevor Cooper (Colin Devis), Linda Newton (Pal Kenzy),
Philip Olivier (Paul Bailey), Lynsey Murrell (Alice Okoro), Joy Blakeman (Patricia Bailey / Jennifer
Kyne), Martin Mednikarov (Anton Makowski), Nisha Nayar (Sanchita Varma / Custodian 1),
Laura Rollins (Anya Selby), Wilf Scolding (Russell Wolfe).
Other parts played by members of the cast.
PLEASE NOTE: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger
listeners.
Book 4.1
It’s the near future, and mankind has expanded its presence in space. Maintaining law and order
beyond Earth is the responsibility of the International Space Police Force, known colloquially as the
Star Cops. Their leader is Commander Nathan Spring.
A Star Cop investigation into a murder on Earth leads to an amazing revelation. The team’s
resilience is tested as the fallout affects their next cases.
Investigating the brutal murder of a prominent neuroscientist at a South American spaceport,
Nathan and Kenzy find themselves questioning an unusual witness – the murder victim himself.
The trail leads to the Moon, where a recent arrival comes under suspicion. The new courier for
Lunar Logistics may not be all she seems – but is she a killer?
Please note: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger
listeners.
CAST: David Calder (Nathan Spring), Trevor Cooper (Inspector Colin Devis), Linda Newton (Chief
Superintendent Pal Kenzy), Philip Olivier (Inspector Paul Bailey), Lynsey Murrell (Inspector Alice
Okoro), Rosa Coduri (Sophie), Alex Jordan (Alex Navarro / Professor Olivier Devraux A.I.)
PLEASE NOTE: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger
listeners.
beyond Earth is the responsibility of the International Space Police Force, known colloquially as the
Star Cops. Their leader is Commander Nathan Spring.
A Star Cop investigation into a murder on Earth leads to an amazing revelation. The team’s
resilience is tested as the fallout affects their next cases.
Investigating the brutal murder of a prominent neuroscientist at a South American spaceport,
Nathan and Kenzy find themselves questioning an unusual witness – the murder victim himself.
The trail leads to the Moon, where a recent arrival comes under suspicion. The new courier for
Lunar Logistics may not be all she seems – but is she a killer?
Please note: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger
listeners.
CAST: David Calder (Nathan Spring), Trevor Cooper (Inspector Colin Devis), Linda Newton (Chief
Superintendent Pal Kenzy), Philip Olivier (Inspector Paul Bailey), Lynsey Murrell (Inspector Alice
Okoro), Rosa Coduri (Sophie), Alex Jordan (Alex Navarro / Professor Olivier Devraux A.I.)
PLEASE NOTE: Star Cops features some mild swearing and content which may not be suitable for younger
listeners.
Book 4.5
Story details to follow.