A continental film director employs unusual methods to create the right atmosphere. When fiction and reality begin to merge, Room 17 struggle to decide which is which.
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48min
April 8, 1966
2. Vendetta
A man is lost at sea, and the occupants of Room 17 are asked to find out whether the death has personal or political implications.
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43min
April 15, 1966
3. The Black Witch
The body of an American is found near an old abbey, a strange object used for devil worship in his pocket. Room 17 investigate the bizarre circumstances of his death.
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46min
April 22, 1966
4. First Steal Six Eggs
A Hungarian interior designer is commissioned to convert the flat of a well-known London hostess. But does his world extend to more sinister activities?
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46min
April 29, 1966
5. The Catacombs
A rich Yorkshireman hopes to find buried treasure in the Middle East, but enlists help from a very dubious expert. Room 17 wonder what might happen to the treasure - if they ever find it.
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47min
May 6, 1966
6. Where There's a Will
An eccentric old millionaire has jealous relatives - some scheming for his money, others simply hoping. Room 17 are asked to help intercept the cross-currents of hatred and intrigue.
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47min
May 13, 1966
7. The Fissile Missile Makers
Schoolboy Sharpy Dingle is selling details of a fake missile to the Chinese. Why is he using the proceeds to try and ruin his mother's property company?
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44min
May 20, 1966
8. Goddess of Love
Three students intend to steal the statue of a Greek goddess and return it to its rightful home in Greece. Room 17 hear of the plan, and decide to help them.
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46min
May 27, 1966
9. Undue Influence
A judge starts to make very odd decisions in court, and Room 17 become involved when he is assigned to try a famous pop singer who is accused of murder.
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44min
June 3, 1966
10. Lady Luck's No Gentleman
An infallible system for winning at roulette: the dream of millions. Ruthless men will stoop to murder to obtain it. Can Room 17 discover how the system works - and wjo is behind it?
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46min
June 10, 1966
11. The Standard
A number of young Army officers are competing for a major award. How far should they go in order to win? Room 17 become involved when a foreign prince suspects his life is at risk.
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46min
June 17, 1966
12. Saints Are Safer Dead
Tracey Peverill is sent to Venice to investigate the buyer of a painting which was sold at auction at a highly inflated price. She soon finds an ally in an American millionaire.
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47min
June 24, 1966
13. Never Fall Down
A public figure has been indiscreet, but his ability as an advisor to the Government is undisputed. The men in Room 17 eventually realise there is only one solution open to them.