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The Echo

Series Overview

Mike Deacon, a tough, lone-wolf reporter discovers that things are not quite what they seem when a tramp is found dead in the garage of a beautiful woman. He enlists the help of an elderly lawyer friend, a naïve photographer and a streetwise teenager during the investigation.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 2 Episodes

90 min per episode

Air Date Window

1998 – 1998

Premiered: Tue, Dec 29, 1998

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Dec 30, 1998

Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”

Mike Deacon, a man with no use for families or the festive season, finds himself spending Christmas Day with homeless youngster Terry, elderly lawyer Lawrence and devoted picture researcher Barry. Together, they try to make sense of new discoveries about Billy and their connections to Amanda.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Diarmuid Lawrence

Screenplay & Story

Kevin Hood, Minette Walters

Original Score & Music

John Harle

Film Editing

Don Fairservice

Producers

Kate Harwood, Alison Lumb

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Minette Walters

Department Leadership Roster

Kate Harwood

Kate Harwood

Producer

Diarmuid Lawrence

Diarmuid Lawrence

Director

Kevin Hood

Screenplay

Maurice Cain

Production Design

John Harle

Original Music Composer

Don Fairservice

Editor

Mécheal Taylor

Costume Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Echo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Echo

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is The Echo about?

Mike Deacon, a tough, lone-wolf reporter discovers that things are not quite what they seem when a tramp is found dead in the garage of a beautiful woman. He enlists the help of an elderly lawyer friend, a naïve photographer and a streetwise teenager during the investigation.

How many seasons does The Echo have?

The Echo comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Echo?

Key cast members in The Echo include Clive Owen, Joely Richardson, Anton Lesser, Stuart McQuarrie, Ian Bartholomew.

Who created or directed The Echo?

The Echo was developed and directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.