The Man In Room 17

The Man In Room 17

1965
The Man In Room 17
The Man In Room 17

The Man In Room 17

7.4 | NR | en | Drama

The Man in Room 17 is a British television series which ran for two seasons in the mid-1960s, produced by the Northern ITV franchise, Granada Television. Key to the series' success was the involvement of writer/producer Robin Chapman. The show was set in Room 17 of the Department of Social Research, where former wartime agent-turned-criminologist Edwin Oldenshaw solved difficult police cases through theory and discussions with his assistants. The novelty of the series was that Oldenshaw and his colleagues never needed to leave their office in order to resolve cases, preferring to spend their time playing the Japanese board game of Go. They simply provided their prognosis and left the police to do the cleaning up. Different directors were often appointed to film the Room 17 and outside-world scenes independently, to maintain a sense of distance between the two worlds.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP13  Never Fall Down
Jul. 01,1966
Never Fall Down

A public figure has been indiscreet, but his ability as an advisor to the Government is undisputed. The men in Room 17 eventually realise there is only one solution open to them.

EP12  Saints Are Safer Dead
Jun. 24,1966
Saints Are Safer Dead

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.

EP11  The Standard
Jun. 17,1966
The Standard

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.

EP10  Lady Luck's No Gentleman
Jun. 10,1966
Lady Luck's No Gentleman

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?

EP9  Undue Influence
Jun. 03,1966
Undue Influence

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.

EP8  Goddess of Love
May. 27,1966
Goddess of Love

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.

EP7  The Fissile Missile Makers
May. 20,1966
The Fissile Missile Makers

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?

EP6  Where There's a Will
May. 13,1966
Where There's a Will

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.

EP5  The Catacombs
May. 06,1966
The Catacombs

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.

EP4  First Steal Six Eggs
Apr. 29,1966
First Steal Six Eggs

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?

EP3  The Black Witch
Apr. 22,1966
The Black Witch

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.

EP2  Vendetta
Apr. 15,1966
Vendetta

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.

EP1  How to Rob a Bank - And Get Away With It
Apr. 08,1966
How to Rob a Bank - And Get Away With It

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.

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7.4 | NR | en | Drama , Crime | More Info
Released: 1965-06-11 | Released Producted By: , Country: United Kingdom Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
Synopsis

The Man in Room 17 is a British television series which ran for two seasons in the mid-1960s, produced by the Northern ITV franchise, Granada Television. Key to the series' success was the involvement of writer/producer Robin Chapman. The show was set in Room 17 of the Department of Social Research, where former wartime agent-turned-criminologist Edwin Oldenshaw solved difficult police cases through theory and discussions with his assistants. The novelty of the series was that Oldenshaw and his colleagues never needed to leave their office in order to resolve cases, preferring to spend their time playing the Japanese board game of Go. They simply provided their prognosis and left the police to do the cleaning up. Different directors were often appointed to film the Room 17 and outside-world scenes independently, to maintain a sense of distance between the two worlds.

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Richard Vernon , Denholm Elliott

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