Episodes
1. How to Rob a Bank - And Get Away With It
April 8, 1966
48 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Brian Wilde, Mike Pratt, Vladek Sheybal, George Ghent
2. Vendetta
April 15, 1966
43 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Michael Robbins, Neil Stacy
3. The Black Witch
April 22, 1966
46 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Terence Alexander, Trevor Bannister, Julie Goodyear
4. First Steal Six Eggs
April 29, 1966
46 min
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?
Guest Stars:
Peter Wyngarde
5. The Catacombs
May 6, 1966
47 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Warren Mitchell, Edward Chapman, Lyndon Brook
6. Where There's a Will
May 13, 1966
47 min
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.
7. The Fissile Missile Makers
May 20, 1966
44 min
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?
Guest Stars:
George Sewell
8. Goddess of Love
May 27, 1966
46 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Derek Fowlds, Danny Green
9. Undue Influence
June 3, 1966
44 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Geoffrey Palmer
10. Lady Luck's No Gentleman
June 10, 1966
46 min
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?
11. The Standard
June 17, 1966
46 min
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.
Guest Stars:
Roy Marsden, John Comer, John Quayle, Jayne Sofiano
12. Saints Are Safer Dead
June 24, 1966
47 min
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.
