Dead Head
“4 PART BBC DRAMA BY HOWARD BRENTON”
Series Overview
London based petty crook Eddie Cass agrees to pick up a package and courier it across the capital. When nobody answers the door at the drop-off, Eddie opens the package and finds a woman’s severed head in a hatbox. He panics and dumps it in the River Thames. Returning home, Cass is kidnapped by the mysterious Eldridge and his heavies who inform Eddie that he has been framed for the murder.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
50 min per episode
1986 – 1986
Premiered: Wed, Jan 15, 1986
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “The Patriot”
Eddie can't get arrested and his one lead is a house in Holland Park. He enlists the owner's daughter and they head to a country house where he discovers the real killer is too important to ever be named and has just one choice.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Brenton
Richard Hartley
Robin Midgley
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Hartley
Original Music Composer
Robin Midgley
Producer
Gavin Davies
Production Design
Kathryn Ayerst
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Dead Head about?
London based petty crook Eddie Cass agrees to pick up a package and courier it across the capital. When nobody answers the door at the drop-off, Eddie opens the package and finds a woman’s severed head in a hatbox. He panics and dumps it in the River Thames. Returning home, Cass is kidnapped by the mysterious Eldridge and his heavies who inform Eddie that he has been framed for the murder.
How many seasons does Dead Head have?
Dead Head comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Dead Head?
Key cast members in Dead Head include Denis Lawson, George Baker, Simon Callow.
Who created or directed Dead Head?
Dead Head was developed and directed by Howard Brenton.