Hannay
Series Overview
Hannay is a 1988 spin-off prequel series to the 1978 film adaptation of John Buchan's novel The Thirty-Nine Steps which stars Robert Powell as Richard Hannay, a role which he reprises in the series, an Edwardian mining engineer from Rhodesia of Scottish origin. It features his adventures in pre-World War I Great Britain. These stories had little in common with Buchan's novels about the character, although some names are taken from his other novels.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 13 Episodes
42 min per episode
1988 – 1989
Premiered: Wed, Jan 6, 1988
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 7: “The Bells of Shoreditch”
When his goddaughter is jilted on her wedding day, Hannay finds himself searching for not just a missing bridegroom but also a shipment of gold.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Robson
John Buchan
Denis King
Richard Bates, Lloyd Shirley
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Bates
Producer
Denis King
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Hannay about?
Hannay is a 1988 spin-off prequel series to the 1978 film adaptation of John Buchan's novel The Thirty-Nine Steps which stars Robert Powell as Richard Hannay, a role which he reprises in the series, an Edwardian mining engineer from Rhodesia of Scottish origin. It features his adventures in pre-World War I Great Britain. These stories had little in common with Buchan's novels about the character, although some names are taken from his other novels.
How many seasons does Hannay have?
Hannay comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Hannay?
Key cast members in Hannay include Robert Powell.
Who created or directed Hannay?
Hannay was developed and directed by Michael Robson.