standing cast member Mark Wingett (qv) (PC/DC Jim Carver)  left the series in February 2005, but returned briefly for Goodwins  leaving storyline. Original cast members Peter Ellis (I) (qv)  (Chief. Supt. Charles Brownlow) and Eric Richard (I) (qv) (Sgt.  Bob Cryer) left in 2000/01, although both returned briefly for guest  starring spots, as did Larry Dann (qv) (Sgt. Alec Peters).