The Desperate People

1963 - 1963•1 season•6 episodes•~25m•

★7.5(2 ratings)

MysteryDrama

Overview

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

Francis Durbridge

Watchlist

Main Cast

Denis Quilley

Larry Martin

Hugh Cross

Detective Inspector Hyde

Renny Lister

Ruth Sanders

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Alan Bromly

Writing

Writer: Francis Durbridge

Keywords

mysterious disappearance

The Desperate People

1963 - 1963•1 season•6 episodes•~25m•

★7.5(2 ratings)

MysteryDrama

Overview

Creators

Francis Durbridge

Watchlist

Main Cast

Denis Quilley

Larry Martin

Hugh Cross

Detective Inspector Hyde

Renny Lister

Ruth Sanders

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Alan Bromly

Writing

Writer: Francis Durbridge

Keywords

mysterious disappearance

Did You Know?

The series spans 1 season with 6 episodes in total (avg. 6 per season).

Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes.

Originally aired on BBC One.

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Rating

7.5/10

Great

2 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

The Desperate People

Status:

Ended

In Production:

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

First Episode:

2/24/1963

Last Episode:

3/31/1963

Networks:

Production Companies:

BBC

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The Desperate People

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Denis Quilley

Hugh Cross

Renny Lister

Full Crew

Direction

Writing

Keywords

The Desperate People

Overview

Creators

Main Cast

Denis Quilley

Hugh Cross

Renny Lister

Full Crew

Direction

Writing

Keywords

Did You Know?

Gallery

Seasons

Season 1

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