Series

Shoestring

“THE PRIVATE EAR.”

★ 7.4(5)197950m2 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Robert Banks Stewart, Richard Harris
Release date: 1979-09-30
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 21
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Shoestring

Shoestring is a 1979 web series in the Crime and Drama genres, created by Robert Banks Stewart and Richard Harris, starring Trevor Eve, Doran Godwin and Liz Crowther. It spans 2 seasons and 21 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shoestring in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shoestring is a BBC detective drana set in Bristol and starring Trevor Eve as private detective Eddie Shoestring, who operatee his own show on Radio West, the local radio station. The programme ran between 30 September 1979 and 21 December 1980, in two series with 21 hour-long episodes. Eve opted not to return after two series, as he wanted to diversify into theatre, so the production team changed the setting to Jersey and created Bergerac, also following a detective returning to work after a bad period in his life.

Seasons (2)

Series 111 eps · 1979

Series 210 eps · 1980

Cast

Trevor Eve

Eddie Shoestring

Doran Godwin

Erica Bayliss

Liz Crowther

Sonia

Michael Medwin

Don Satchley

Themes & keywords

private detectivecomputer expertradio showbristol, england

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shoestring in Japan?+

Shoestring is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shoestring on Netflix?+

Shoestring is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How many seasons of Shoestring are there?+

Shoestring has 2 seasons and 21 episodes in total.

Who stars in Shoestring?+

Shoestring stars Trevor Eve, Doran Godwin, Liz Crowther and Michael Medwin.

When did Shoestring come out?+

Shoestring is a 1979 web series created by Robert Banks Stewart and Richard Harris.

What genre is Shoestring?+

Shoestring is Crime and Drama series.

Who created Shoestring?+

Shoestring was created by Robert Banks Stewart and Richard Harris.