Dangerous Knowledge
Series Overview
A gritty six-part mystery thriller serial from 1976, starring John Gregson as Bill Kirby. Bill is an insurance salesman travelling back to the UK from France. Accompanied by Laura Marshall (Prunella Ransome), he has to evade the two armed agents that are following him. A series of murders follow and Bill tries to unmask who's behind them.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 6 Episodes
25 min per episode
1976 – 1976
Premiered: Wed, May 19, 1976
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Dividends”
Kirby, Fane, Vincent and Laura travel to Normandy to listen to Madame Lafois' claims that Fane's American political adviser is actually an undercover Soviet agent, but learn that the old woman died after meeting with Kirby the previous weekend. Fane accuses Kirby of defaming Vincent and killing the French informant himself. The real traitors then force the rest of the party onto a remote beach with plans to kill them all.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Gibson
N.J. Crisp
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Gibson
Director
N.J. Crisp
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Dangerous Knowledge about?
A gritty six-part mystery thriller serial from 1976, starring John Gregson as Bill Kirby. Bill is an insurance salesman travelling back to the UK from France. Accompanied by Laura Marshall (Prunella Ransome), he has to evade the two armed agents that are following him. A series of murders follow and Bill tries to unmask who's behind them.
How many seasons does Dangerous Knowledge have?
Dangerous Knowledge comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Dangerous Knowledge?
Key cast members in Dangerous Knowledge include John Gregson, Prunella Ransome, Patrick Allen, Ruth Trouncer, Ralph Bates.
Who created or directed Dangerous Knowledge?
Dangerous Knowledge was developed and directed by Alan Gibson.