The Desperate People
Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry learns that Philip never went to Dublin, but instead has disappeared.
Cast: Denis Quilley, Hugh Cross, Renny Lister
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. Part 1Philip briefly returns to his brother Larry from the Army, with a story about needing to head to Ireland, but instead stays in a hotel, where tragedy awaits.CC25minFeb 24, 1963
- 2. Part 2Larry is convinced his brother's death wasn't suicide, and, with another close death, takes matters into his own hands.CC24minMar 3, 1963
- 3. Part 3Larry is questioned by Hyde as his prints are found on the knife. Larry and Ruth visit a nightclub and find a familiar looking couple.CC24minMar 10, 1963
- 4. Part 4Larry talks with the couple in the strange photo, and discovers his brother was in possession of a vast sum of cash.CC25minMar 17, 1963
- 5. Part 5Larry must think on his feet to deal with an armed assailant, and also has to make a decision about a parcel intended for his brother.CC25minMar 24, 1963
- 6. Part 6Larry is placed in real danger, as efforts to get hold of the key he'd copied are stepped up.CC25minMar 31, 1963
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The Desperate People
Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry learns that Philip never went to Dublin, but instead has disappeared.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Alan Bromly
- Created by
- Francis Durbridge
- Studio
- BBC
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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