Londoners

Londoners

1965 · 1 season · 12 eps · Drama

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London itself takes the starring role in this series of plays from the BBC – a role which varies between hero and villain, enchantress and harpy. The series features extensive location filming, ranging from Soho to the Law Courts, Wembley to the docks. Of the twelve episodes, eleven are believed to be lost.

Created by Peter Luke

Network: BBC One

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Cast

Frank Jarvis Dennis
Tony Steedman Rait, the Property Developer
George Sewell Barman
Michael Danvers-Walker Christopher
Reginald Marsh Alec Bardell
Henry McGee Dr. Orden
John Harvey Borden
Sean Caffrey Paddy
Raymond Hunt Billy Carey
Ray Mort Jim
John Sharp The Professor
Christine Shaw Mrs. Carey

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