Perfect Scoundrels

Perfect Scoundrels

Perfect Scoundrels first broadcast in 1990 on British television. A comedy-drama following two con-men doing their best to separate various people from their money

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Seasons

1. Bad Penny Blues

Air Date: 1990-04-22

A greedy advertising magnate is persuaded to 'buy' an oil-rich estate in Ireland.

2. Blue Kisses

Air Date: 1990-04-29

A previously unheard 'Elvis' demo disc worth millions miraculously comes to light and falls neatly into Harry's mitts.

3. The Milk of Human Kindness

Air Date: 1990-05-06

A hoodlum eaten by sharks allegedly leaves a series of diaries which a tabloid newspaper is eager to purchase at a nice price. Shame the diaries were written by Harry!

4. The Play's the Sting

Air Date: 1990-05-13

The boys enter show business with a vengeance (and a prize scam), except Gary spoils it all by acquiring a conscience.

5. Sweeter Than Wine

Air Date: 1990-05-20

Harry is involved in a honey-making business which turns more sour than sweet. The con man conned - or is he??

6. The Day of Jubilo

Air Date: 1990-06-03

Guy is trapped on his doorstep by two heavies wanting recompense for a tulip farm that didn't flourish, and Harry steps in to retrieve the situation with the help of the lovely Fleur and an American TV evangelist.

1. SHHH... You Know Who

Air Date: 1991-04-06

An old school enemy reveals Buchanan's true identity, while Cassidy helps to sell a horse with a false identity.

2. Oh, The Sisters Of Mercy

Air Date: 1991-04-13

Buchanan and Cassidy are tricked themselves after a visit to Cassidy's aunt, Mother Aloysius of the Bleeding Cross.

3. The Carpetbaggers

Air Date: 1991-04-20

Cassidy's nephew Liam helps Buchanan avoid the tax inspector.

4. My Fair Daisy

Air Date: 1991-04-27

Buchanan and Cassidy both vie for the attentions of a young dancer.

5. Grandmother's Footsteps

Air Date: 1991-05-04

Buchanan's grandmother intervenes when the boys try to duplicate grandfather's antique tin tray.

6. No Thanks for the Memory

Air Date: 1991-05-11

Cassidy decides to write a novel based on Buchanan's exploits in an effort to raise cash.

1. Party Games

Air Date: 1992-04-25

The duo receive a mysterious invitation to a seaside hotel full of elderly residents.

2. Dirty Tricks

Air Date: 1992-05-02

Buchanan and Cassidy get involved in a dirty tricks campaign between environmentalists and developers.

3. Last of the Few

Air Date: 1992-05-09

Buchanan and Cassidy con a businessman into believing they've recovered his brother's Spitfire that crashed during the war. But they become increasingly aware of the moral issues at stake as they seek to resurrect the dead.

4. The Long Way Home

Air Date: 1992-05-16

Cassidy's original partner and mentor, Joe Deegan, arrives to ask for a new identity to escape the law. While Cassidy trusts Deegan implicitly,Buchanan has his doubts.

5. Let No Man Put Asunder

Air Date: 1992-05-23

Cassidy is convinced that something is amiss when Buchanan decides to marry. He decides to sabotage the wedding.

6. The Goodbye Look

Air Date: 1992-05-30

A surprise revelation leads Buchanan and Cassidy to Brighton and into a dangerous web of romance, deception and violence.

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Rating

6.0/10

Release Date

1990-04-22

Episodes

18 (3 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

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