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The Marksman

Series Overview

Twelve-year-old Gordon Weaver is killed on waste-ground in Liverpool. His grandfather, Doyle, sends for the boy's father, who returns from Spain to search for the killers. He goes to an old friend to obtain finance for his stay, and gets involved in a raid on a city club owner.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

1987 – 1987

Premiered: Fri, Dec 4, 1987

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Dec 18, 1987

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

Doyle has been murdered, and Brown sets out to take his friend's body home to Ireland while Weaver pursues the killers, helped by Hazel.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tom Clegg

Screenplay & Story

Ron Hutchinson, Hugh C. Rae

Original Score & Music

Peter Filleul, Richard Thompson

Producers

Sally Head

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Hugh C. Rae

Department Leadership Roster

Tom Clegg

Tom Clegg

Director

Sally Head

Sally Head

Producer

Ron Hutchinson

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Marksman

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What is The Marksman about?

Twelve-year-old Gordon Weaver is killed on waste-ground in Liverpool. His grandfather, Doyle, sends for the boy's father, who returns from Spain to search for the killers. He goes to an old friend to obtain finance for his stay, and gets involved in a raid on a city club owner.

How many seasons does The Marksman have?

The Marksman comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Marksman?

Key cast members in The Marksman include David Threlfall, Leslie Ash, Richard Griffiths, James Ellis, Michael Angelis.

Who created or directed The Marksman?

The Marksman was developed and directed by Tom Clegg.