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Inspector

skeptical authoritative persistent suspicious
Inspector runs a 1960s London police station. He leads interrogations of suspicious figures, probing identities and motives with dogged skepticism. Frustrated by evasive or absurd answers, he dismisses outlandish claims and issues direct orders to constables and sergeants. His authority enforces station protocols and clears anomalies like unauthorized police box occupations, coordinating juniors to restore order amid baffling intrusions.
2 appearances
Local Law Enforcement
Also known as: INSPECTOR

Inspector's Journey

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2 moments
S3E16 · The Feast of Steven
Steven spots a disguise opportunity

Exasperated authority—his professionalism is unraveling as the Doctor’s defiance tests his patience, but he’s not yet at the breaking point.

The Inspector looms over the Doctor, his posture rigid with skepticism, arms crossed as he fires rapid-fire questions. His voice grows increasingly sharp, his patience wearing thin with each of …

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S3E16 · The Feast of Steven
Steven’s Accent Exposes the Doctor’s Doubt

Warily authoritative, with a lingering sense of unease about the Doctor’s presence and Steven’s sudden appearance. His emotional state is one of controlled skepticism, unwilling to fully trust the situation without further verification.

The Inspector, though not physically present during the entire exchange, looms over the scene through his prior orders and the Sergeant’s deference to his authority. His suspicion of the Doctor …

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Affiliations

Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
member
Local Law Enforcement and Criminal Investigation

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) aligns with the Inspector's description, as he is an inspector tasked with investigating suspicious activities and enforcing the law within the 1960s English police force.

North of England Police Station (1960s)
employee
Local Law Enforcement and Detention

The Inspector is the head of a 1960's London police station which places him as a member of the police force and/or law enforcement agency that operates out of the station unit.

Across the Seasons

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Season 3 · asteroid

Inspector runs a 1960s London police station. He leads interrogations of suspicious figures, probing identities and motives with dogged skepticism. Frustrated by evasive or absurd answers, he dismisses outlandish claims and issues direct orders to constables and sergeants. His authority enforces station protocols and clears anomalies like unauthorized police box occupations, coordinating juniors to restore order amid baffling intrusions.