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Who Killed Lamb? (1974) (TV)
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4 February 1974 (USA)
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Stanley Baker | ... | Detective Inspector Jamieson |
| Denis Lill | ... | Sgt. Beck |
| David Swift | ... | Insp. Havelock |
| Derek Francis | ... | Octavius Lamb |
| Barbara Leigh-Hunt | ... | Madeleine |
| Simon Fisher-Turner | ... | Steven |
| Peter Sallis | ... | Lloyd |
| Artro Morris | ... | Mr. Humber |
| Gillian Raine | ... | Miss Bennett |
| Michael Hawkins | ... | Bardon |
| Ingrid Hafner | ... | Mary |
| Bruce Boa | ... | Professor Friedland |
| Cyril Shaps | ... | Mr. Lavender |
| Shelagh Wilcocks | ... | Mrs. Lavender |
| Honora Burke | ... | Mrs. Bute |
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65 min
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'Who Killed Lamb?' is a one off play from Yorkshire TV which has no connection with Thriller but was transmitted immediately after 'Sign It Death' in the second series schedule and was billed and fully networked as an episode of the classic ATV series. While it bears a similar running time [65 minutes], it uses a standalone title scene and theme music.
The premise is a straightforward detective story. The ostensibly affable Octavius Lamb has been murdered in his home and Stanley Baker, playing the part of Detective Chief Superintendent Jamieson, is determined to ascertain the killer's identity. As the narrative unfolds we learn that Lamb is not the saint as originally portrayed and in fact, had many enemies due to his 'second job' as a blackmailer.
There are many flashbacks in the story which add clarity to some scenes and the characters are well developed with some excellent performances - namely John Challis as a blackmailed biker and the mouth-wateringly tantalising Barbara Leigh-Hunt as Mrs Lamb.
The conclusion is reasonably satisfying and while 'Who Killed Lamb?' does not hit the highs as much as Thriller did, it remains an interesting curio, and a welcome addition to the complete series' box set.