It's Dark Outside

Harold and Arthur Tulk are a washed up musical hall comedy duo. Harold is picked up carrying a notebook of murdered child Doreen Bates. Swift is convinced of his guilt but when Harold is found dead in his cell, he becomes a suspect.

Raoul Brissac is guest of honour of the Third Annual Conference of Human Rights International. However, Rose arrives to arrest Brissac for bringing uncut heroin and possible murder; and a hitman has entered the building to kill Brissac.

Prostitute Juliette White is hanged for murder. Barrister Anthony Brand is contacted by dancer Dolores Dacosta, who wants to confess. She claims that she took the victim to White's flat and shot him when found out she stole his wallet.

Swift opens a parcel fitted with a small detonating device, followed by a second containing a live detonator. Swift recounts his old friend Hammond, who was instituted but is now threatening his life.

An old Irish habitual criminal is released from prison and starts work for a conman who lures victims with a spiritualism scheme. But one has led to suicide, and the ex-con has unwittingly stolen valuable evidence.

Swift is called to investigate an attack by dogs on a Black musician. Despite living under a slum conditions, he stays silent but asks Alice Brand to write an article to highlight the racket and discover who the real owner is.

Pitt's business is in trouble, and is being encouraged to leave his wife by 'The Chosen Persons' sect. Is he being coerced to murder?

About to be married for the fourth time, George Swallow is arrested on his wedding day, for bigamy. Sgt. Hunter is forced to put up at his home to avoid bumping into his wives. An old girlfriend of Rose's unexpectedly calls on him.