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Under the Hammer

Series Overview

Under the Hammer is a 1993 British comedy-drama series written by John Mortimer that follows the romantic and intriguing lives of art experts working at a prestigious London auction house. The show stars Richard Wilson as Ben Glazier and Jan Francis as Maggie Perowne. The seven-episode series originally aired from late 1993 to early 1994, with storylines centring around art fraud, mysterious deaths tied to rare masterpieces, and even international trips to Moscow.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

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Original Network

Broadcast Syndication

Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 7 Episodes

Air Date Window

1994 – 1994

Premiered: Mon, Jan 10, 1994

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Feb 21, 1994

Season 1, Episode 7: “Treasure Trove”

The prickly, imperious head of Klinsky's antiquities department is causing trouble for Maggie, but it's nothing compared to her personal life. She must decide once and for all where her heart lies: with the dashing wine expert, her career, or a certain third party.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

John Mortimer

Producers

Jonathan Alwyn, Jacqueline Davis

Department Leadership Roster

John Mortimer

John Mortimer

Writer

Jonathan Alwyn

Producer

Jacqueline Davis

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Under the Hammer

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What is Under the Hammer about?

Under the Hammer is a 1993 British comedy-drama series written by John Mortimer that follows the romantic and intriguing lives of art experts working at a prestigious London auction house. The show stars Richard Wilson as Ben Glazier and Jan Francis as Maggie Perowne. The seven-episode series originally aired from late 1993 to early 1994, with storylines centring around art fraud, mysterious deaths tied to rare masterpieces, and even international trips to Moscow.

How many seasons does Under the Hammer have?

Under the Hammer comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Under the Hammer?

Key cast members in Under the Hammer include Richard Wilson, Jan Francis, Robert Lang, Michael Siberry, Marsha Fitzalan.

Who created or directed Under the Hammer?

Under the Hammer was developed and directed by Not specified.