Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help, I have recollections of a sitcom from the mid 1980s, which I think was based around a probation service or similar, dealing with ex-cons. I'm certain that the programme's theme song was Phil Collins' 'Inside Out' from his 'No Jacket Required' album.
TIA
Jim
I remember this, vaguely. But I remember it being more of a drama/comedy.
I'm wondering whether it might be Prospects
See Amazon product listing (Currently unavailable)
Nope, Prospects appears to have its own theme tune. Definitely not Inside Out anyway.
Oh well, I've no idea then. I do remember the song being used, and I used to watch it. Long time ago though. 
Thanks for your suggestion,
I did think that Maureen Lipman was in it but there is no record of it in her profiles on IMDB or Wikipedia. Wish I could remember, it's driving me mad.
Sadly, despite being founded and still run by a guy from Bristol, IMDb is terribly unreliable for British television more than about 5 years old. Even shows available on DVD have misleading and incorrect details recorded.
I remember bits of the show, as you say it was about a agency for people leaving prison and settling down outside. Pretty sure the show was called Inside Out.
There was a pretty hot girl playing support if I remember.
Found a couple of links, try http://www.memorabletv.com/bfi2.htm http://www.rochellestevens.com/material/Credits-Moore.pdf
Cheers Jim
I have been trying to find the cast list for this show for years. It WAS called Inside Out and it WAS about a probation officer running a commercial catering firm to integrate prisoners back into the community. There was some first class acting including a then famous French actor who was in a relationship with the leading actress. He lived on a river boat. The probation officer, was also in love with her. It was a bittersweet romance as well as being a gentle drama comedy about the mishaps of misfits trying to operate in the real world. Any cast names would be much appreciated.
Wouldn't be this, would it Robin? http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/244278
YES! Can't believe this. After all these years! In five minutes I have the name, the theme track and the cast! Now, how do I go about getting hold of a copy, or is that impossible? Thanks so much 
Now that, I am afraid, I cannot help with. I can't find anyone or anywhere with even a single episode. Sorry!
Oh well, thanks anyway. I'll try writing to the writer Simon Moore. You never know!
Quote: Aaron @ January 17 2012, 2:30 PM GMTNow that, I am afraid, I cannot help with. I can't find anyone or anywhere with even a single episode. Sorry!
Must be the Phil Collins theme that's the reason !
I believe that you are thinking of the T.V. show called "The Insiders" with the theme song by Genesis called "Just a job to do".