• 1965
  • 1h
The Man in Room 17

Summary Crime series about a secret government department, "Room 17", set up to deal with crimes that baffle police and government agencies. Headed by veteran World War II Agent Oldenshaw (Richard Vernon), and partnered, initially, with criminologist Dimmock (Michael Aldridge), who was replaced by Imlac Defraits (Denholm Elliott) in season two, the two men solved all manner of crimes with one unique difference, they never leave the confines of their office, working out the problems of the case from "home". View more details

  • 1965
  • 1h

The Man in Room 17

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Denholm Elliott Michael Aldridge Richard Vernon Willoughby Goddard

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7.6

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Genres : Thriller Crime Drama

Release date : Jun 10, 1965

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Granada Television

Summary Crime series about a secret government department, "Room 17", set up to deal with crimes that baffle police and government agencies. Headed by veteran World War II Agent Oldenshaw (Richard Vernon), and partnered, initially, with criminologist Dimmock (Michael Aldridge), who was replaced by Imlac Defraits (Denholm Elliott) in season two, the two men solved all manner of crimes with one unique difference, they never leave the confines of their office, working out the problems of the case from "home". View more details

Details

Genres : Thriller Crime Drama

Release date : Jun 10, 1965

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Granada Television

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The Man in Room 17 (1965) Michael Aldridge and Richard Vernon in The Man in Room 17 (1965) Michael Aldridge and Richard Vernon in The Man in Room 17 (1965) Michael Aldridge and Richard Vernon in The Man in Room 17 (1965) Denholm Elliott and Richard Vernon in The Man in Room 17 (1965)

Episodes

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Episode 1 • Jun 10, 1965
Tell the Truth
A break-in at an aircraft establishment but noting is apparently taken. However there are concerns about possible espionage. Its a case for Room 17.
Episode 2 • Jun 17, 1965
Hello, Lazarus
The chairman of an investment company is killed in a plane crash just as the company is about to go bankrupt. So why is Room 17 involved and why is Dimmock investing large amounts of government money in the company?
Episode 3 • Jun 24, 1965
The Years of Glory
A break-in and murder at a retired general's house but nothing is missing. Then stories start to emerge that his war service in Greece may not as been as heroic as people had been led to believe. Can Room 17 get to the bottom of this?
Episode 4 • Jul 01, 1965
Confidential Report
A journalist's flat is broken into and a report she has been working on is stolen. The report has the potential to cause embarrassment to the British and French governments. Can Room 17 get it back?
Episode 5 • Jul 08, 1965
The Millions of Muzafariyah
An attempt on the life of an official in the Foreign Office brings Room 17 into contact with the Middle East. They discover that although the official was stabbed only once, he has two wounds.
Episode 6 • Jul 15, 1965
The Seat of Power
A Russian Grand Chess Master wants to defect whilst in London for a tournament. But is all what it seems? And can Room 17 investigate or have they been compromised?
Episode 7 • Jul 22, 1965
Safe Conduct
The President of a small South American oil-rich country is in exile in the UK. Attempts to re-unite his son with him are underway - or are they? Room 17 need to sort out what is going on.
Episode 8 • Jul 29, 1965
A Minor Operation
A man has something surgically implanted in him by Eastern European agents. How is the ballet company involved? Can Room 17 sort this out when Dimmock and Oldenshaw are refusing to work together?
Episode 9 • Aug 05, 1965
Find the Lady
How to link together a planned coup in a South American country, the missing daughter of an advisor to HM Treasury and the fact Dymock has a role as an air traffic controller? It can only be another case for Room 17.
Episode 10 • Aug 12, 1965
The Bequest
A scientist develops a new formula which rival companies want to purchase. He refuses and is shot dead. Suspects include his wife, his lover, his lover's boyfriend and the representative of the rival company. Can Room 17 help solve this?
Episode 11 • Aug 19, 1965
Up Against a Brick Wall
A stabbed Italian man falls dead, feet on British soil, head in the Macedonian embassy? What has an art exhibition and a car repair shop got to do with it? Send for Room 17.
Episode 12 • Aug 26, 1965
Out for a Duck
A tax-dodger from the UK is on on a Caribbean Island where he has set up a night club with the help of a corrupt Chief of Police. How can Room 17 sort this one out?
Episode 13 • Sep 02, 1965
Black Anniversary
Every February 15 someone is killed in strange circumstances. The link is they were all involved in an ex-colonial African country. Can Room 17 work out who is next and prevent it?
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