Series

The Desperate People

★ 7.5(2)196325m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Francis Durbridge
Release date: 1963-02-24
Runtime: 25m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Desperate People

The Desperate People is a 1963 web series in the Mystery and Drama genres, created by Francis Durbridge, starring Denis Quilley, Hugh Cross and Renny Lister. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Desperate People in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry learns that Philip never went to Dublin, but instead has disappeared.

Seasons (1)

Season 16 eps · 1963

Cast

Denis Quilley

Larry Martin

Hugh Cross

Detective Inspector Hyde

Renny Lister

Ruth Sanders

Themes & keywords

mysterious disappearance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Desperate People in Mexico?+

The Desperate People is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Desperate People on Netflix?+

The Desperate People is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How many seasons of The Desperate People are there?+

The Desperate People has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Desperate People?+

The Desperate People stars Denis Quilley, Hugh Cross and Renny Lister.

When did The Desperate People come out?+

The Desperate People is a 1963 web series created by Francis Durbridge.

What genre is The Desperate People?+

The Desperate People is Mystery and Drama series.

Who created The Desperate People?+

The Desperate People was created by Francis Durbridge.