Accused of treason, a former U.S. intelligence officer based in London tries to clear his name, taking on freelance jobs around Europe as he searches for answers.
Cast: Richard Bradford, Ricardo Montez, Warren Stanhope
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Season 1
30 episodes
1. BrainwashEvery man has his price. It is money for some - other things for others. For McGill, when an effort is made to brainwash him, it's suffering.16CCSep 27, 1967
2. The Sitting PigeonMcGill is given the task of protecting a weakling crook,Rufus Blake, who is prepared to give evidence in court against his vicious brothers.16CCOct 4, 1967
3. Day of ExecutionWho is - or was Mariocki? McGill waits in trepidation as the hours tick slowly to midnight when he will discover if persistant threats to kill him will be carried out.16CCOct 11, 1967
4. Variation on a Million Bucks (1)A million dollars have been hidden away in a Lisbon bank. McGill is the only man with the key to the safe deposit, but he is not the only man after the money - there are certain governments interested too..16CCOct 18, 1967
5. Variation on a Million Bucks (2)McGill has a tough journey to Lisbon in the company of a blackmailing crew. Even when he reaches the safe deposit - and the million dollars - his troubles are far from over..16CCOct 25, 1967
6. Man from the DeadA man returns from the dead. He has been dead, officially, for six years, but in the dark labyrinths of international espionage, who knows the truth? The man from the past is Harry Thyssen - the man responsible for McGill's being what he is today - discredited, fired from Intelligence and found guilty without a trial.16CCNov 1, 1967
7. Sweet SueMcGill finds that an apparently straightforward case concerning a wealthy man's wayward daughter has a surprising and dangerous outcome.16CCNov 8, 1967
8. Essay in EvilRespectability, like civilisation, is only a veneer. There is always the dog beneath the skin. But why should three respectable businessmen be planning a murder?16CCNov 15, 1967
9. The Girl Who Never WasA beautiful painting can bring out the best in some, the worst in others. McGill encounters both types when he is asked to trace a missing masterpiece.16CCNov 22, 1967
10. All That GlittersPolice and private detectives fail to trace a village boy who has disappeared. McGill is called in to a kidnapping drama that involves two apparently unconnected people in an emotional crisis that changes the course of their lives.16CCNov 29, 1967
11. Dead Man's ShoesStrange, terrifying events are shattering the calm of an English village in which McGill is making straightforward inquiries - inquiries which draw sullen resentment and suspician..16CC50minDec 6, 1967
12. Find the Lady""The signora... find the signora"" The last words of a dying man present McGill with a puzzle - who is the signora?16CCDec 13, 1967
13. The BridgeMcGill encounters intrigue and lies when he is engaged to discover the truth behind a young man's attempted suicides.16CCDec 20, 1967
14. The Man Who Stood StillMcGill is tricked into arranging a meeting between two old comrades of the Spanish Civil War. One betrayed the other. But are they on opposing sides?16CCDec 27, 1967
15. Burden of ProofHenry Faversham, the English adviser to a Central American Republic's President, is accused of stealing the country's gold reserve. McGill is assigned to watch, record and report on Faversham - without becoming involved.16CCJan 3, 1968
16. The WhisperWhat is the truth about Father Loyola, a Jesuit priest in Africa? Is he geniune - or is he a crook? McGill faces one of his most difficult and disturbing cases.16CCJan 10, 1968
17. Why They Killed NolanMcGill is framed for murder after a small time private investigator has come to him for help. The only way to save himself is to find the killer.16CCJan 17, 1968
18. The Boston SquareMcGill is put on the case when a noted oceanographer disappears with secret information...16CCJan 24, 1968
19. Somebody Loses, Somebody... Wins?McGill takes on a strange assignment in East Germany - and finds himself back in the world of espionage.16CCJan 31, 1968
20. Blind SpotA blind girl is the innocent victim of circumstances when present at a murder she cannot see.16CCFeb 7, 1968
21. No Friend of MineMcGill takes on the unpleasant work of saboteur to infiltrate a company police force which has gained disapproval by its ruthless methods.16CCFeb 14, 1968
22. Jigsaw ManMcGill has the task of trying to fit pieces of a human jigsaw together.16CCFeb 21, 1968
23. Web with Four SpidersMcGill tries to trace the origin of some compromising photographs - and a noted lawyer has to chose between his ideals and his reputation.16CCFeb 28, 1968
24. Which Way Did He Go, McGill?A recently released crook goes in search of past gang members and his share of the loot. Murder and mayhem soon follow...16CCMar 6, 1968
25. The Property of a GentlemanWhy does dying Chester Farson, a multi-millionaire, refuse to see his daughter? And who is putting up a valuable family possession for auction? The worried daughter contacts McGill.16CCMar 13, 1968
26. The RevolutionariesWhy should the people employing McGill deny all knowledge of him? Strange events occur when he finds himself involved in the drama of a political exile's campaign against the new rulers of his country.16CCMar 20, 1968
27. Who's Mad Now?Called to help an old friend, McGill investigates her story that she is being followed and her husband's claim that she's neurotic. Strange events make McGill wonder just who is playing a double game.16CCMar 27, 1968
28. Three Blinks of the EyesWhen a wealthy woman hires McGill to bring her playboy husband to heel, McGill finds himself accused of murder - and faces the threat of the guillotine.16CCApr 3, 1968
29. Castle in the CloudsA Senior Civil Servant's romantic entanglement with a vivacious adventuress brings McGill a delicate situation to resolve.16CCApr 10, 1968
30. Night Flight to AndorraMcGill organises a raid on a fortified mansion in the Pyrenees - ostensibly to steal paintings. But his colleagues are unaware of his real motive...16CCApr 17, 1968
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A Rogue Agent For Hire In 1960s Europe
Accused of treason, a former U.S. intelligence officer based in London tries to clear his name, taking on freelance jobs around Europe as he searches for answers.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Dennis Spooner
