Philip Mackie
Director
Raffles (1977)
Specials
Raffles was a 1977 television adaptation of the A. J. Raffles stories by Ernest William Hornung. The series was produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie. The episodes were largely faithful adaptations of the stories in the books, though occasionally two stories would be merged to create one. In Victorian-era London, gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, a renowned cricketer, and his friend, the eager but naive Bunny Manders, test their skills in relieving the wealthy of their valuables whilst avoiding detection, especially from the persistent Inspector Mackenzie.
Released Feb. 25, 1977
Episode 60 min
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Production Companies: Yorkshire Television
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S0E1 - The Amateur Cracksman (Pilot)
Raffles and Bunny travel to a country estate—ostensibly for a week of cricket—with a plan to steal a priceless diamond necklace. They soon learn that two other thieves are there, as is dogged Inspector Mackenzie. For Raffles, merely adding intrigue to the game.
Sept. 10, 1975, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: Feb. 25, 1977
Last Air Date: May 13, 1977, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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