Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour.
As the First world War rapidly approaches, we arrive in a sleepy south coast town where Max Carrados, the celebrated blind detective, is soon investigating the sudden death of the local museum curator. All is not as it seems, as our blind hero finds himself on the cliff top in a duel to the death with the ruthless German spymaster who is the one who knows The Secret of Headlam Height.
“Good News... Simon Callow stars as the blind detective, Max Carrados, Lionel Jeffries as his servant and `eyes', Parkinson.” Sunday Times - Gillian Reynolds Choice
“Atmospheric and Great Fun.” Daily Express
Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series.
Cast
Simon Callow as Max Carrados
Lionel Jeffries as Parkinson
Charles Simpson as van der Burgh
Brett Usher as Linmarsh
Steve Hodson as Biles
Kathryn Pogson as Miss Baker
Paul Panting as Ferris
Brian Orrell as Publican
& full supporting cast.
Based on a story by Ernest Bramah
Dramatisation: Roger Danes
Music: Robert Rigby
Director: Alan Drury
Producer: Stewart Richards & Michael Cameron
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