The Sweeney: The Series - Hardcoverby Scott V. Palmer (Author) This reference book chronicles the popular and gritty British TV series of the 1970s, starring John Thaw and Dennis Waterman. It deals with the Flying Squad, or "Sweeney," which is cockney ryhming slang for Sweeney Todd. The book includes numerous photos as well as complete cast listing for all episodes, which appear in date order along with directorial credits, original air dates, and a succinct story synopses for each