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How to watch A Touch Of Frost

A TOUCH Of Frost has stood the test of time as one of Britain's favourite programmes,airing for just shy of two decades.

The drama series, starring David Jason as Detective Jack Frost, boasted 15 seasons before it eventually ended in 2010.

David Jason starred as Detective Frost for 15 seasons
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David Jason starred as Detective Frost for 15 seasonsCredit: Alamy

How to watch A Touch Of Frost

There are a number of ways that fans can still enjoy the series nearly 30 years after it's initial release.

Season one is available to watch on Amazon Prime, but as of yet the streaming service does not possess the rights to show A Touch Of Frost beyond the first series.

However, if you don't want to be stopped in your tracks after watching just one series, fear not - BritBox boasts all 15 seasons of the show.

If you subscribe to the BBC and ITV's joint streaming service you can watch every episode of A Touch Of Frost, all the way back to episode one, first aired in 1992.

 ITV is also airing the first ever outing of Frost on Friday, April 16, at 8.30pm.

After it has aired it should be available for catch-up on the ITV Hub.

And ITV2 and ITV3 often give viewers a chance to watch old episodes of the detective favourite.

TA Touch Of Frost came to an end in 2010
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TA Touch Of Frost came to an end in 2010Credit: Alamy

What is A Touch Of Frost about?

The iconic series stars David Jason as Detective Inspector William Edward "Jack" Frost, a seasoned veteran detective who frequently clashes with his superiors. 

Each episode sees a different case, in which Frost is usually assisted by a variety of different detective sergeants or constables, all of which offer varying advice on the case at hand.

The hilarious interactions between Detective Frost and Superintendent Stanley "Horn-rimmed Harry" Mullett, played by Bruce Alexander is one of many reasons why the show holds a special place for so many.

Golden Globe and Emmy award winner Damien Lewis actually received his first major acting debut role as part of the supporting cast.

The series is set in the fictional southern England town of Denton, with the talented but clumsy Detective Frost often guilty of minor comical errors such as drinking other people's tea and leaving almost everywhere he touches - his house, car and office - all in states of extreme untidiness.

His failings are cancelled out by his incredible policework, but he has at times broken the law himself by planting evidence to get an arrest or conducting searches without permission, although he always ensures has the correct suspect.

A Touch Of Frost has been shown in a number of countries, including Australia and Canada
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A Touch Of Frost has been shown in a number of countries, including Australia and CanadaCredit: Alamy

Why was A Touch Of Frost axed?

A Touch Of Frost eventually came to an end after 18 years in 2010, after lead star David Jason called time on his role as Detective Frost due to old age.

At a screening for one of the final episodes, Jason told journalists: "You wouldn't want me to play Frost in a wheelchair, would you?"

Speaking in the wake of the show's announcement it would draw to a conclusion in 2010, Jason said: "Frost is getting a little long in the tooth.

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" I still enjoy doing it and it's a great part but I just think he's got to retire. It'll be a sad day."

After 42 episodes, 15 seasons and airings in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, A Touch Of Frost aired its final episode on April 5, 2010.

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