Airline
Series Overview
Airline is a British television drama created by Wilfred Greatorex and lasted for nine episodes broadcast from 3 January to 28 February 1982. Produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV1, the series stars Roy Marsden as Jack Ruskin, a pilot demobbed after the end of the Second World War who starts up his own air freight business.
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1 Season • 9 Episodes
60 min per episode
1982 – 1982
Premiered: Sun, Jan 3, 1982
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “Too Many Promises”
Autumn 1948. With high financial rewards to be made from the Berlin airlift, independent operator Ruskin has nothing to operate. He has lost his licence, one of his planes and most of his crew. Can he save himself from disaster.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wilfred Greatorex
Tony Hatch
Alan Pyrah
Michael Ferguson, David Cunliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ferguson
Producer
Alan Pyrah
Director of Photography
Tony Hatch
Original Music Composer
David Crozier
Production Design
Richard Jarvis
Production Design
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Airline about?
Airline is a British television drama created by Wilfred Greatorex and lasted for nine episodes broadcast from 3 January to 28 February 1982. Produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV1, the series stars Roy Marsden as Jack Ruskin, a pilot demobbed after the end of the Second World War who starts up his own air freight business.
How many seasons does Airline have?
Airline comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Airline?
Key cast members in Airline include Roy Marsden.
Who created or directed Airline?
Airline was developed and directed by Wilfred Greatorex.