Traffik
Series Overview
Traffik is a 1989 British television serial about the illegal drugs trade. Its three stories are interwoven, with arcs told from the perspectives of Afghan and Pakistani growers and manufacturers, German dealers, and British users. It was nominated for six BAFTA Awards, winning three. It also won an International Emmy Award for best drama. The 2000 crime drama film Traffic, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was based on this television serial. In turn, the 2004 American television miniseries Traffic was based on both versions.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
53 min per episode
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Thu, Jun 22, 1989
Simon MooreLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Courier”
On his return to Britain, Jack is immediately sacked for his extraordinary behaviour in Pakistan. Not only this, but his wife has moved out, and Caroline has run away from the rehabilitation clinic. In Germany, Ulli believes he has trapped Helen and intercepts what he thinks is her heroin shipment. But Helen has double-crossed everyone, and the heroin shipment is actually bound for England. Fazal's wife Sabera has agreed to smuggle heroin for Tariq Bhut in return for a promise that he will secure her husband's release from prison. But some of the heroin leaks during her flight to Britain, and although the shipment is a great success for Helen, it causes Sabera's death.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Moore
Tim Souster
Clive Tickner
Jon Gregory
Brian Eastman
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Eastman
Producer
Clive Tickner
Director of Photography
Tim Souster
Original Music Composer
Jon Gregory
Editor
Philippe Pickford
Costume Design
Amy Roberts
Costume Design
Regina Troester
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18: Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is Traffik about?
Traffik is a 1989 British television serial about the illegal drugs trade. Its three stories are interwoven, with arcs told from the perspectives of Afghan and Pakistani growers and manufacturers, German dealers, and British users. It was nominated for six BAFTA Awards, winning three. It also won an International Emmy Award for best drama. The 2000 crime drama film Traffic, directed by Steven Soderbergh, was based on this television serial. In turn, the 2004 American television miniseries Traffic was based on both versions.
How many seasons does Traffik have?
Traffik comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Traffik?
Key cast members in Traffik include Bill Paterson, Lindsay Duncan, Jamal Shah, Vincenzo Benestante, Talat Hussain.
Who created or directed Traffik?
Traffik was developed and directed by Simon Moore.