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Duration: 1 hour, 6 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Mystery thriller. Inspector Fernack is in trouble - he has been framed by a group of race-track gamblers. But luckily for Fernack, the Saint (George Sanders) is on their trail.

Contributors

Simon Templar:
George Sanders
Insp. Fernack:
Jonathan Hale
Clarence Gates:
Paul Guilfoyle
Sam Reese:
Morgan Conway
Leo Sloan:
Robert Keane
Patrolman Mike:
James Burke

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Duration: 1 hour, 5 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two WalesLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Simon Templar (Sanders) is sent to the spas of California. His task is to foil a gang of thieves and to deliver three invaluable stamps, the inheritance of a beautiful woman. Show more

Contributors

Simon Templar:
George Sanders
Pearly Gates:
Paul Guilfoyle
Margaret Forbes:
Linda Hayes
Mr Evans:
Ferris Taylor
Writer:
Jerry Cady

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Duration: 1 hour, 3 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Comedy. To get even with their temperamental star, two New York producers buy a disastrously bad play for her. But there is no accounting for taste. Starring Barbara Read.

Contributors

Helen Middleton:
Barbara Read
Donald Avery:
Alan Mowbray
Charlotte Morley:
Helen Vinson
Geoffrey Crandall:
Donald MacBride
Ted Palmer:
John Archer

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Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Comedy. Following the trials and tribulations of two theatrical producers as they try to finance a new show. Starring Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride.

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Duration: 1 hour, 8 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Mystery drama in which renowned sleuth Sherlock Holmes attempts to smuggle the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-aiming device to England - right under the noses of the Nazis.

Contributors

Sherlock Holmes:
Basil Rathbone
Director:
Roy Neill
Dr. Watson:
Nigel Bruce
Professor Moriarty:
Lionel Atwill
Charlotte Eberli:
Kaaren Verne
Dr Franz Tobel:
William Jr.
Inspector Lestrade:
Dennis Hoey
Sir Reginald Bailey:
Holmes Herbert
Mrs Hudson:
Mary Gordon

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Thriller. When his client turns up dead, an apparently simple case for private investigator Gay Lawrence becomes inextricably linked to a prison escapee's search for his girl. Show more

Contributors

Gay Lawrence/The Falcon:
George Sanders
Ann Riordan:
Lynn Bari
Moose Malloy:
Ward Bond
Goldy Locke:
Allen Jenkins
Inspector Mike O'Hara:
James Gleason
Diana Kenyon:
Helen Gilbert
Jessie Florian:
Anne Revere
Writer:
Lynn Root
Director:
Irving Reis

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Duration: 1 hour, 4 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Mystery thriller. The amateur detective pursues jewel thieves in cahoots with down-on-their-luck socialites. Starring George Sanders and Wendy Barrie. Show more

Contributors

Gay Lawrence/The Falcon:
George Sanders
Helen Reed:
Wendy Barrie
'Goldie' Locke:
Allen Jenkins
Elinor Benford:
Anne Hunter
Maxine Wood:
Gladys Cooper
Manuel Ratana:
Turhan Bey
Writer:
Lynn Root
Director:
Irving Reis
Detective Bates:
Edward Brophy
Inspector Mike Waldeck:
Arthur Shields
Noel Weber:
Damian O'Flynn
Detective Grimes:
Eddie Dunn

Duration: 1 hour, 3 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Mystery thriller. The Falcon tries to find a kidnapped scientist who has developed a formula for making synthetic diamonds. Starring George Sanders and Wendy Barrie. Show more

Contributors

Gay Lawrence:
George Sanders
Helen Reed:
Wendy Barrie
Inspector Mike O'Hara:
James Gleason
Goldy' Locke:
Allen Jenkins
Rita Mara:
Mona Maris
Director:
Irving Reis
Writer:
Lynn Root

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