The Informer
Series Overview
The Informer is a British crime drama series broadcast on ITV from August 1966 to December 1967. Created by John Whitney and Geoffrey Bellman, it stars Ian Hendry as former barrister Alex Lambert, disgraced and disbarred, who has to rebuild his life. He utilises his former contacts on both sides of the law to become a paid informer. Living well from the rewards paid by insurance companies, Lambert still has to hide his activities from both his wife and others behind a new persona in the guise as a business consultant. Two seasons were produced, totalling 21 episodes. Only two episodes are known to exist, the remainder presumably wiped.
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2 Seasons • 21 Episodes
60 min per episode
1966 – 1967
Premiered: Wed, Aug 3, 1966
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “The Flat Season”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoffrey Bellman, John Whitney
John Whitney, Stella Richman
Department Leadership Roster
John Whitney
Producer
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What is The Informer about?
The Informer is a British crime drama series broadcast on ITV from August 1966 to December 1967. Created by John Whitney and Geoffrey Bellman, it stars Ian Hendry as former barrister Alex Lambert, disgraced and disbarred, who has to rebuild his life. He utilises his former contacts on both sides of the law to become a paid informer. Living well from the rewards paid by insurance companies, Lambert still has to hide his activities from both his wife and others behind a new persona in the guise as a business consultant. Two seasons were produced, totalling 21 episodes. Only two episodes are known to exist, the remainder presumably wiped.
How many seasons does The Informer have?
The Informer comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Informer?
Key cast members in The Informer include Ian Hendry, Neil Hallett.
Who created or directed The Informer?
The Informer was developed and directed by Geoffrey Bellman, John Whitney.