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1. Rachel in Danger (Part 1)

Ten-year-old Rachel is sent to live with her estranged father. However, just hours before her arrival, her father is murdered and his identity stolen by a terrorist.

Tuesday · 48 years ago

2. Rachel in Danger (Part 2)

Rachel meets her supposed stepmother--in reality, another member of a terrorist group with plans for the upcoming Royal Garden Party at the palace. The conspirators are divided over whether to dispose of Rachel or use her as a front.

Thursday · 48 years ago

3. Rachel in Danger (Part 3)

One of the team gets cold feet about killing a kid. Left to her own devices, Rachel tries to get a message to the police. She seizes her chance on a shopping outing for the next day's royal event.

Tuesday · 48 years ago

4. Rachel in Danger (Part 4)

Too late, the police uncover the plot against the palace. Rachel's "father" has his target in his sights, while her "stepmother" has her hands on the girl's throat. Unable to rely on the adults in her world, Rachel must find a way to save herself.

Thursday · 48 years ago

5. A Dog's Ransom (Part 1)

A quiet, middle-aged couple living in Chelsea start to receive threatening letters through the post - and then things take a sinister turn as their beloved poodle, Tina, is kidnapped. Should they comply and pay up the ransom?

Tuesday · 48 years ago

6. A Dog's Ransom (Part 2)

Despite complying with the kidnapper's demands, Tina isn't safely returned to her owners as agreed. A smart young copper from the local force (who took the couple's problem seriously) decides to investigate - despite the indifference and cynicism of his police colleagues.

Thursday · 48 years ago

7. A Dog's Ransom (Part 3)

Thanks to Clarence's intervention, the dog kidnapper is apprehended and charged. But the CID officers' cynicism towards the case continues, leaving Clarence in a position of distrust, and the dog's owners vulnerable.

Tuesday · 48 years ago

8. A Dog's Ransom (Part 4)

Clarence is suspended from the police after accepting an alleged bribe from the bailed Kowajinski, and his girlfriend is being targeted by him (and the police) now too. After spotting Kowajinski spying on her flat, Clarence has had enough, and follows him to finally confront him.

Thursday · 48 years ago

9. A Dog's Ransom (Part 5)

Clarence found Kowajinski and attacked him in a fit of rage - before he himself was attacked and hospitalised by a group of hooligans the same night. With Kowajinski now dead, and the bribery charges dropped, he is living with the Reynoldses after being dumped by Marion. But, as police investigation into Kowajinski's death increases, Clarence is left to his fate.

Tuesday · 48 years ago

10. A Dog's Ransom (Part 6)

The police investigation into Kowajinski's death continues, with Clarence still their number one suspect. After a night of intense interrogation, they finally let him go - but is it really the end?

Thursday · 48 years ago

11. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 1)

When young student David Cooper (Denis Lawson) disappears, both his girlfriend and his tutor suspect he is in danger. David has a paralysing fear of lifts and other confined spaces and, while the duo are searching for him, his phobia is proving invaluable to a menacing group of people with a sinister and ruthlessly violent agenda.

Tuesday · 48 years ago

12. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 2)

While Dave's girlfriend and his tutor desperately make inquiries to solve his disappearance, the political group who have brainwashed him send him out to do their dirty work - or is it just a dress rehearsal for what's really being planned?

Thursday · 48 years ago

13. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 3)

Tuesday · 48 years ago

14. The Girl Who Walked Quickly (Part 4)

Thursday · 48 years ago

15. Quiet as a Nun (Part 1)

A reporter is asked to look into the mysterious death of a nun who died in a locked room at a convent.

Thursday · 48 years ago

16. Quiet as a Nun (Part 2)

Shore learns that Sister Miriam had recently inherited a fortune. While one nun warns Shore to get out while she can, another is all too eager to confide her suspicions.

Tuesday · 48 years ago

17. Quiet as a Nun (Part 3)

Thursday · 48 years ago

18. Quiet as a Nun (Part 4)

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19. Quiet as a Nun (Part 5)

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20. Quiet as a Nun (Part 6)

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21. The Limbo Connection (Part 1)

After a bout of heavy drinking, Mark Omney cannot account for his movements over the last 12 hours. When he sobers up, he learns that his wife Clare, has had a car accident.

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22. The Limbo Connection (Part 2)

Omney suspects that Clare is being held against her will at Meadowbank Clinic. Or has she finally left him, sick of his drunken and aggressive behavior?

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23. The Limbo Connection (Part 3)

For help, Omney turns to Annabelle Fraser, his old girlfriend. He is convinced that a conspiracy is afoot--and that Clare is sending him covert messages.

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24. The Limbo Connection (Part 4)

Omney attends the funeral of one of the clinic's former residents, suspecting his wife's body lies inside the coffin. Later that night, he and Annabelle return to find out for themselves.

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25. The Limbo Connection (Part 5)

The police catch Omney red-handed, and a deadly attack leaves him with only one way out.

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26. The Limbo Connection (Part 6) Finale

Omney turns up the heat on Meadowbank, which is forced into the most desperate of measures.

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Armchair Thriller Season 1 guest stars

  • James Bolam

    James Bolam

    Mark Omney

  • Michael Culver

    Michael Culver

    Dr. Walcott Brown

  • Alan Ford

    Alan Ford

    Bill

  • Anton Phillips

    Anton Phillips

    Barman

  • Aimée Delamain

    Aimée Delamain

    Mrs, Franklyn

  • Georgine Anderson

    Georgine Anderson

    Mrs. Forde

  • Christopher Benjamin

    Christopher Benjamin

    Det. Inspector Tarrant

  • Paul Angelis

    Paul Angelis

    Tom Choley

  • Prentis Hancock

    Prentis Hancock

    Desk Sergeant

  • David Hargreaves

    David Hargreaves

    Ken Holbrook

  • David Cann

    David Cann

    Rodgers

  • Frank Duncan

    Announcer (voice)

  • Milton Johns

    Milton Johns

    Tim Kennaway

  • Brenda Bruce

    Brenda Bruce

    Sister Elizabeth

  • Juba Kennerley

    Elderly Gent in Pub (uncredited)

  • David Burke

    David Burke

    Tom Amyas, MP

Armchair Thriller Season 1 FAQ

When does Armchair Thriller Season 1 come out?

Armchair Thriller Season 1 premiered Tuesday, February 21, 1978 on ITV1.

How many episodes are in Armchair Thriller Season 1?

Armchair Thriller Season 1 has 26 episodes.

Are new episodes of Armchair Thriller Season 1 released weekly?

Episodes are released on a mixed schedule; check the dates below.

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