He did Rosie or at least some of it, maybe PC PenroseDidn't Roy Clarke write a police comedy (other than Cooper & Walsh!!!!)?
I think you're being charitable saying it fell between the two, in Yorkshire speak I think it's problem was it was neither summit nor nowt!!!!Both Rosie and The Growing Pains of PC Penrose were by my birthday sharer Mr Clarke indeed
The Thin Blue Line had the occasional good moment but couldn't decide if it wanted to be traditional or alternative in it's style of humour and ultimately fell between the two. It was however partly inspired and in tribute to Dad's Army that Ben Elton loved.