Writing

Barry Purchese

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Known For

The Big SleepThe Big Sleep · 1978
The Big Sleep
5.91978
MovieCrimeMystery
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
TiesTies · 1982
Ties
1982
MovieDrama
Karen and her older sister Sandra both take a trip to Brighton due to unforeseen circumstances.
JunkJunk · 1999
Junk
8.01999
MovieDramaTV Movie
Bafta-winning drama. Following difficulties with her parents, teenager Gemma Brogan leaves home. She falls under the spell of a young woman who introduce her to the world of alternative youth culture and drugs. Initially her new life seems glamorous and exciting but she soon discovers its dark side as she slides uncontrollably into heroin addiction.
On Yer Bike!On Yer Bike! · 1981
On Yer Bike!
1981
Movie
Four friends fancy a cycle trip to the country. It's unknown territory for them and Benny in particular looks forward to impressing the 'natives' with a new racing bike. But the experience affects the group in ways they hadn't foreseen.
Midsomer MurdersMidsomer Murders · 1997
Midsomer Murders
7.51997
SeriesCrimeDrama
The peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up to a veteran DCI and his young sergeant to calmly and diligently eliminate the innocent and ruthlessly pursue the guilty.
MinderMinder · 1979
Minder
7.21979
SeriesComedyDrama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.
The Paradise ClubThe Paradise Club · 1989
The Paradise Club
6.21989
SeriesDramaCrime
Focuses on brothers Frank and Danny Kane. Their mother is the matriarch of a South London criminal gang, assisted by Danny. Frank has become a priest but leaves the church; he inherits The Paradise Club following the death of their mother and returns to London to try and steer Danny away from crime.
ScreenplayScreenplay · 1979
Screenplay
6.31979
SeriesDrama
This was a series of summer plays, one of which ("Waxwork") led to the popular series Cribb (1980).

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