The Professionals

Series 1 - Episode 8 Everest Was Also Conquered

Summary

Bodie and Doyle are asked to investigate an incident dating back to 1953 after a death-bed confession reveals the key witness in a major corruption trial did not commit suicide as was believed, but was murdered by the police officers assigned to protect her. Drama, starring Martin Shaw and Lewis Collins.

Cast & Crew

Raymond Doyle Martin Shaw

William Bodie Lewis Collins

George Cowley Gordon Jackson

Lord Derrington Michael Denison

Neil Turvey Richard Greene

Ann Berry Ann Lynn

Mrs Turner Kathleen Byron

Sammy Charles Keating

Turner Gary Waldhorn

Director Francis Megahy

Drama

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Series 1 - Episode 8 Everest Was Also Conquered

Summary

Cast & Crew

Martin Shaw on why now is the right time to end Inspector George Gently

Martin Shaw: I made four and a half series of The Professionals under duress

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