Raffles
“The adventures of a gentleman thief in Victorian England”
Series Overview
Raffles was a 1977 television adaptation of the A. J. Raffles stories by Ernest William Hornung. The series was produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie. The episodes were largely faithful adaptations of the stories in the books, though occasionally two stories would be merged to create one. In Victorian-era London, gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, a renowned cricketer, and his friend, the eager but naive Bunny Manders, test their skills in relieving the wealthy of their valuables whilst avoiding detection, especially from the persistent Inspector Mackenzie.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 13 Episodes
60 min per episode
1977 – 1977
Premiered: Fri, Feb 25, 1977
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “An Old Flame”
Wandering the streets of London one night with Bunny, Raffles, who is becoming bored and blase about the ease with which he is able to steal from the rich, acts on the spur of the moment and breaks into a house while the owners are actually present. To his astonishment he finds that he has chosen the house of an old flame of his, a long lost love who is already married. He is discovered by this lady in the act of stealing her jewellery, but she confesses to Raffles that she still loves him, and wants him to go away with her. Raffles still loves the lady, but he also loves his life at The Albany, and playing cricket for England, and stealing diamonds. Raffles must find a way of maintaining the status quo.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Mackie
E.W. Hornung
Anthony Isaac
Jacky Stoller, David Cunliffe
Department Leadership Roster
Jacky Stoller
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Raffles.
Shows Similar to Raffles
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
7.4Anime
7.1
7.4
5.6Anime
8.0Anime
7.1
8.3
6.6
6.2
6.7Anime
7.6
8.1Anime
7.0
6.7
7.9
More Series Like Raffles
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Raffles
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Raffles about?
Raffles was a 1977 television adaptation of the A. J. Raffles stories by Ernest William Hornung. The series was produced by Yorkshire Television and written by Philip Mackie. The episodes were largely faithful adaptations of the stories in the books, though occasionally two stories would be merged to create one. In Victorian-era London, gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, a renowned cricketer, and his friend, the eager but naive Bunny Manders, test their skills in relieving the wealthy of their valuables whilst avoiding detection, especially from the persistent Inspector Mackenzie.
How many seasons does Raffles have?
Raffles comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Raffles?
Key cast members in Raffles include Anthony Valentine, Christopher Strauli.
Who created or directed Raffles?
Raffles was developed and directed by Philip Mackie.