Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Fortune Teller | 19840826 | 20220926 (BBC7) 20220927 (BBC7) 20241014 (BBC7) 20241015 (BBC7) | A seemingly innocent engagement for Prime Minister Jack Stoddart becomes perilous and politically volatile. But the full facts and strange repercussions over the incident at Okefield Park may not be revealed for 30 years - when the Government archives are opened to public scrutiny... Six-part thriller written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel first published in 1974. PM Jack Stoddart - Leslie Sands Jess Stoddart - Mary Wimbush Victor - Cyril Shaps Chief Constable - Peter Tuddenham Daines - Jonathan Scott Simon - Peter Acre Sue Swinton - Charlotte Long George Sharp - Anthony Daniels Insp Wiley - Scott Cherry Hemmings - Francis Middleditch Julia Hammond - Narissa Knights An engagement for the Prime Minister turns perilous and politically volatile. A seemingly innocent engagement for the Prime Minister turns perilous and politically volatile. Stars Leslie Sands. A seemingly innocent engagement for the PM becomes perilous and politically volatile. A seemingly innocent engagement for Prime Minister Jack Stoddart turns perilous and politically volatile. Stars Leslie Sands. |
| 02 | Westminster One | 19840902 | 20220927 (BBC7) 20220928 (BBC7) 20241015 (BBC7) 20241016 (BBC7) | It's almost impossible to believe that UK Prime Minister Jack Stoddart and his wife were kidnapped in broad daylight within yards of a huge crowd. As the country reels from the abduction, security forces swing into action. Starring Leslie Sands and Mary Wimbush. Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel. PM Jack Stoddart - Leslie Sands Jess Stoddart - Mary Wimbush Victor - Cyril Shaps Commander Knowles - Geoffrey Matthews Home Secretary - Leslie Heritage Sir George Owen - Henry Stamper Sir Maurice Jennings - Lockwood West Inspector Wiley - Scott Cherry Chief Constable/Mr Hoddle - Peter Tuddenham Hemmings - Francis Middleditch Karel - Jonathan Owen Valchik - Anthony Daniels Mrs Hoddle - Margot Boyd Jane - Moir Leslie Kevin Fraser - Jimmy Chisholm Sunderland/Douglas Lamb - Alaric Cotter Newsreader - Peter Donaldson The UK reels from the abduction of the PM and his wife. As the country reels from the abduction of the Prime Minister and his wife, security forces take action. Stars Leslie Sands. With the country reeling from the abduction of the PM and his wife, security forces swing into action. The country is reeling from the abduction of the PM and his wife. Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel, |
| 03 | The Anonymous Man | 19840909 | 20220928 (BBC7) 20220929 (BBC7) 20241016 (BBC7) 20241017 (BBC7) | The hunt for the kidnapped Prime Minister and his wife is on. Hundreds of extremists have been rounded up and questioned. Because it seems that the victims have been flown out of the country - possibly to Eastern Europe - the Security Services have begun to make their own enquiries. So, where is he? Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel. PM Jack Stoddard - Leslie Sands Jess Stoddard - Mary Wimbush Victor - Cyril Snaps Commander Knowles - Geoffrey Matthews Sunderland - Alaric Cotter Kevin Fraser - Jimmy Chisholm Eike - Peter Acre Valchik - Anthony Daniels Home Secretary - Leslie Heritage Sir Maurice Jennings - Lockwood West Sue Swinton - Charlotte Long Karel - Jonathan Owen Inspector Wiley - Scott Cherry Where are the kidnapped Prime Minister and his wife? Where are the kidnapped Prime Minister and his wife? Security Services start making their own enquiries. Stars Leslie Sands. The evidence suggests that the PM has not been abducted to Czechoslovakia. Evidence suggests that the PM has not been abducted to Czechoslovakia. So, where is he? Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel, The evidence suggests that the prime minister has not been abducted to Czechoslovakia. So, where is he? Stars Leslie Sands. |
| 04 | Breakthrough | 19840916 | 20220929 (BBC7) 20220930 (BBC7) 20241017 (BBC7) 20241018 (BBC7) | A group of activists claim responsibility for kidnapping the Prime Minister and his wife. After the initial shock of his capture, the PM starts to challenge his captors. For the first time, he's been allowed to see his wife. Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel. PM Jack Stoddart - Leslie Sands Jess Stoddart - Mary Wimbush Victor - Cyril Shaps Commander Knowles - Geoffrey Matthews Valchik - Anthony Daniels Karel - Jonathan Owen Jane - Moir Leslie James Lang - Arnold Diamond Home Secretary - Leslie Heritage Insp Wiley - Scott Cherry DI Martin/Thornby - Colin Starkey Ben Tomkins - David Goudge Cheryl - Helen Atkinson Wood WPS Bellamy - Ellen McIntosh Marlow - Lewis Stringer Newsreader - Peter Donaldson Police get their first major lead. A group claims responsibility for abducting the Prime Minister. Police get their first major lead. Stars Leslie Sands. A group claims responsibility for abducting the PM. The police get their first major lead... A group claims responsibility for abducting the PM. The police get their first major lead. Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel, A group claims responsibility for abducting the prime minister. The police get their first major lead. Stars Leslie Sands. |
| 05 | Confession | 19840923 | 20220930 (BBC7) 20221001 (BBC7) 20241018 (BBC7) 20241019 (BBC7) | One week of mobilising the massive resources of police and security services has produced very little results. But Commander Knowles has uncovered a rather tenuous link between Sue Swinton and one of the kidnappers... Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel, PM Jack Stoddart - Leslie Sands Jess Stoddart - Mary Wimbush Victor - Cyril Shaps Commander Knowles ... Geoffrey Matthews Valchik - Anthony Daniels Karel - Jonathan Owen Insp Wiley - Scott Cherry WPS Bellamy - Ellen McIntosh DI Martin - Colin Starkey Ben Tomkins - David Goudge Sgt Evans - Jon Strickland Alan Peploe - William Eedle Jane - Moir Leslie Sgt Macey/Wallace - Brett Usher Sue Swinton - Charlotte Long A tenuous link is uncovered to one of the kidnappers of the Prime Minister. A tenuous link is revealed to one of the kidnappers of Prime Minister Jack Stoddart. Stars Leslie Sands. A key party member is shocked to discover that his assistant is implicated in the kidnap of the Prime Minister. Thriller series written by Ted Willis - adapted from his own novel. A key party member learns that his assistant is implicated in the kidnap of the PM. A key party member is shocked to learn that his assistant is implicated in the kidnap of the Prime Minister. Stars Leslie Sands. |
| 06 | Staccato | 19840930 | 20221003 (BBC7) 20221004 (BBC7) 20241021 (BBC7) 20241022 (BBC7) | Police have arrested Tomkins whose plane was used for kidnapping the Prime Minister and his wife. Commander Knowles has moved in on Sue Swinton. Time is running out - and he desperately needs to break down her resistance.... Conclusion of Ted Willis's thriller series - adapted from his own novel, Jack Stoddart ... Leslie Sands Jess Stoddart - Mary Wimbush Victor - Cyril Shaps Commander Knowles - Geoffrey Matthews Sue Swinton - Charlotte Long Inspector Wiley - Scott Cherry Jane - Moir Leslie Thornby - Colin Starkey Valchik - Anthony Daniels Karel - Jonathan Owen Colonel Ackland - Bernard Brown As the PM's captors prepare to carry out their threat, police are desperate... As the Prime Minister's captors prepare to carry out their threat, security forces are desperate to locate them. Stars Leslie Sands. As the Prime Minister's captors prepare to carry out their threat, security forces track down their hideout. Conclusion of Ted Willis's thriller series - adapted from his own novel. As the PM's captors prepare to carry out their threat, security forces are close by. |