The Desperate People

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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Seasons

1. Part 1

Air Date: 1963-02-24

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.

2. Part 2

Air Date: 1963-03-03

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

3. Part 3

Air Date: 1963-03-10

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.

4. Part 4

Air Date: 1963-03-17

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

5. Part 5

Air Date: 1963-03-24

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.

6. Part 6

Air Date: 1963-03-31

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

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Rating

7.0/10

Release Date

1963-02-24

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

BBC