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Breakaway

Breakaway

Breakaway

1980 - 1980•2 seasons•12 episodes•~30m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

MysteryDrama

Overview

Detective Inspector Sam Harvey investigates intricate murder cases while contemplating retirement to pursue his passion for writing children's books.

Creators

Francis Durbridge

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Main Cast

Martin Jarvis

Martin Jarvis

Det. Insp. Sam Harvey

Judy Geeson

Judy Geeson

Becky Royce

Ed Bishop

Ed Bishop

Scott Douglas

David Collings

David Collings

Dr. Tucker

Edward Peel

Edward Peel

Sgt. Holiday

Full Crew

Production

Producer:

Music & Sound

Sound: Alan Fogg
Music: Joe Griffiths
Sound: Richard Boulter

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John Wyatt

Editing

Editor: Robin Sales

Art Direction

Production Design: Paul Allen

Costume & Make-Up

Makeup Artist: Suzan Broad
Costume Design: Andrew MacKenzie

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.

#3

Originally aired on BBC Two.

Seasons

Rating

0.0/10

Poor

0 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Breakaway

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Age Rating:

12

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

1/11/1980

Last Episode:

3/28/1980

Networks:

BBC Two

Production Companies:

BBC

BBC