Episodes
1. Whinfrey's Last Case
October 10, 1979
Dashing, debonair Gerald Whinfrey saves his country twice a week. But in 1913 a German plot - to start the First World War without telling anyone - coincides with his holiday. Where will Whinfrey's priorities lie? A knock-about tale of international intrigue.
Guest Stars:
Michael Palin, Antony Carrick, Edward Hardwicke, Gerald Sim
2. Golden Gordon
October 17, 1979
A rare look at football fanaticism in the 1930s. Superfan Gordon Ottershaw supports a team which has not won a match for six years. But worse is to come. Will their tragedy bring Gordon's triumph? Or not? These are some of the questions this film hopes to answer. Or not.
Guest Stars:
John Cleese, Danny O'Dea
3. Roger of the Raj
October 24, 1979
Pubescent Roger Bartlesham comes of age in the turbulent India of 60 years ago, when circumstances beyond his control drive him towards the most deplorable act known to the British Army.
Guest Stars:
Richard Vernon, Joan Sanderson, Roger Brierley, John Le Mesurier, Jan Francis
