The Informer (TV series)
| The Informer | |
|---|---|
| Created by |
John Whitney Geoffrey Bellman |
| Starring |
Ian Hendry Heather Sears Jean Marsh Neil Hallett Tony Selby |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of series | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Stella Richman Peter Collinson John Whitney |
| Release | |
| Original channel | ITV |
| Original release | 3 August 1966 – 18 December 1967 |
The Informer is a British drama series that starred Ian Hendry, is was broadcast in two series in 1966 and 1967.[1]
Plot
A former barrister Alex Lambert (played by Ian Hendry) who had been disgraced and debarred has to rebuild his life.[1] He uses his former contacts on both sides of the law to become a paid informer for the Police.[1] Living well from the rewards paid by insurance companies, Lambert still has to hide his activities from both his wife and others behind a new persona in the guise as a business consultant.[1]
Episodes
| Series | Episode | Title | First Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Get Off my Back | 3 August 1966 |
| 1 | 2 | A Word in your Ear Brother | 10 August 1966 |
| 1 | 3 | Its an Unfair Worldm Baxter | 17 August 1966 |
| 1 | 4 | In Memorium | 24 August 1966 |
| 1 | 5 | One for Sorrow | 31 August 1966 |
| 1 | 6 | Two for Joy | 7 September 1966 |
| 1 | 7 | Dont Call Us, We'll Call You | 14 September 1966 |
| 1 | 8 | When You Shake Hands with a Greek | 21 September 1966 |
| 2 | 1 | Undisclosed Sources | 25 September 1967 |
| 2 | 2 | Here's Where Who Takes Over? | 2 October 1967 |
| 2 | 3 | The Sacrfice | 9 October 1967 |
| 2 | 4 | Mutual Protection | 16 October 1967 |
| 2 | 5 | A Mouthfull of Silver Spoons | 23 October 1967 |
| 2 | 6 | Where There's Muck, There's Money | 30 October 1967 |
| 2 | 7 | No Further Questions | 6 November 1967 |
| 2 | 8 | Your Secrets are Safe with Us, Mr Lambert | 13 November 1967 |
| 2 | 9 | Keep off the Grass | 20 November 1967 |
| 2 | 10 | Lets Sleeping Dogs Lie | 27 November 1967 |
| 2 | 11 | Study in the Nude | 4 December 1967 |
| 2 | 12 | Your Money or Your Life | 11 December 1967 |
| 2 | 13 | The Flat Season | 18 December 1967 |
Cast List
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ian Hendry | Alex Lambert |
| Heather Sears | Janet Lambert |
| Jean Marsh | Sylvia Parrish |
| Neil Hallett | DS Piper |
| Tony Selby | Tony Cass |
References
- Evans, Jeff (2001). The Penguin TV Companion. Harmondsworth, England: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-051467-8.