The Enigma Files
The Enigma Files is a British television detective drama that ran for a single series of fifteen episodes in 1980. Detective Chief Inspector Nick Lewis is tasked with investigating unsolved crimes.
Seasons
1. The Sweeper
Air Date: 1980-04-15
Nick Lewis's forced transfer to the Prisoners' Property Office promises nothing but boredom and the antagonism of Kate Burton—but it also nearly costs him his life.
2. Gone Missing
Air Date: 1980-04-22
Nick Lewis vanishes while investigating the disappearance of heiress Caroline Bates.
3. False-Hearted Lover
Air Date: 1980-04-29
Lewis becomes emotionally involved with a suspect when the file on Arnold Humble's accidental death is re-opened.
4. Billy the Late and Great
Air Date: 1980-05-06
Forger William Swain has died in prison so DCI Adams is ordered to track down the engraving plates and any counterfeit money left in circulation.
5. Investigation of a Copper
Air Date: 1980-05-13
Nick Lewis and fellow officer Joe Mackie find themselves under investigation from Criminal Investigations when a convicted prisoner gives their names to DCI Lowson
6. The Charity Man
Air Date: 1980-05-20
Phil Strong is given discarded fake charity boxes left on a rubbish tip to find their origin. DCI Nick Lewis, however, considers it evidence and needs to be investigated despite the low amount of money stolen.
7. Cook In
Air Date: 1980-05-27
Divorcee Penny Birch was conned out of a large amount of money by a plausible suitor, who even had his own butler. The police investigation drew a blank but DCI Lewis believes a new lead may catch this duo.
8. Gunpowder Plot
Air Date: 1980-06-03
A gang plot to enter the police's vaults containing files and evidence from previous investigations.
9. Every Picture Tells a Story
Air Date: 1980-06-10
Phil Strong visits Stanton, looking into a pair of forged paintings owned by Harry Brookeway. When Brookeway is found dead and Phil standing over him, he is arrested for murder which is convenient for everyone.
10. Why Don't They Tell You These Things?
Air Date: 1980-06-17
Two hit men have Peter Wolfe in the sights when he sees DCI Lewis and takes off running. A hour later his body is pulled out of the canal except when Lewis attempts to view the body he is thwarted.
11. Repeat After Me
Air Date: 1980-06-24
High flying company secretary Pam Knowland asks Nick Lewis to help her get a blackmailer who is threatening to give information to their clients. Knowland is terrified that her ex-husband crimes would destroy her current business.
12. Dead Reckoning
Air Date: 1980-07-01
Phil Strong recovers fingerprints from a batch of stolen watches which belong to Phil Singer, who died twelve years previous. DCI Lewis discovers Singer has a daughter and decides to use her to root him out.
13. Fit Up
Air Date: 1980-07-08
Nick Lewis ex-wife Pauline is arrested at the airport when a .22 pistol is found in her bag. The gun is later linked to the Wesminster Bank job where someone was killed. Lewis is convinced she has been fit up.
14. The Full Flying Carpet Treatment
Air Date: 1980-07-15
The brother of Sheik Ibn Essif, Hussein has made plans to kidnap him to stop attending a conference in London. The Sheik has escaped one attack but is in hospital. Returning valuable possessions, Nick is kidnapped by mistake.
15. Backtrack
Air Date: 1980-07-22
When Nick Lewis returns from holiday he discovers his replacement D.S Dennis Kates has died in a car accident. According his wife, Kates was going solve a case that D.C.I Lewis had made a mistake on.
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Rating
5.5/10
Release Date
1980-04-15
Episodes
15 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
BBC