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Series, 1963–1963Ended

The Desperate People

IMDb 7.5, 1 season, 6 episodes, 25 min avg., United Kingdom

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.

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Feb 24, 1963

Philip 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.

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Part 2
Part 2
Mar 3, 1963

Larry is convinced his brother's death wasn't suicide, and, with another close death, takes matters into his own hands.

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Part 3
Part 3
Mar 10, 1963

Larry is questioned by Hyde as his prints are found on the knife. Larry and Ruth visit a nightclub and find a familiar looking couple.

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Part 4
Part 4
Mar 17, 1963

Larry talks with the couple in the strange photo, and discovers his brother was in possession of a vast sum of cash.

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Part 5
Part 5
Mar 24, 1963

Larry 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.

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Part 6
Part 6
Mar 31, 1963

Larry is placed in real danger, as efforts to get hold of the key he'd copied are stepped up.

Details

CreatorAlan Bromly
WritersFrancis Durbridge
GenresMystery, Drama
StatusEnded
First airedFeb 24, 1963
TMDB72317
TVDB313509

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